SSD & HDD not allowing internet connection

[TwoHands]

The short version: I have an SSD {was my C drive} & HDD {F drive}, both less than 2 years old mounted in a 7 year old computer. I think the MOBO finally crapped out altho both drives seem to be OK. I moved them to another computer, booted off the SSD and couldn't connect to the internet. Tried booting off the HDD {was my original C drive & I never removed the OS when I got the SSD, just used it for storage}. The HDD booted but again, no internet.

The original HDD in the 2nd computer boots fine, connects fine and the OS properly reads the other 2 drives when connected.

First, did I explain this so it can be understood?
Second, I'd like to get that SSD back as my C drive. Anyone have any thoughts about this?

 

[dgingeri]

What's the operating system? If it is Windows 7 or higher, that can happen with a motherboard change. If activation fails for too long, it designates it as a pirated copy and blocks internet access, among other things. Bring up the system properties (either windows key + Pause or right click on the Computer icon in the start menu and select Properties) and look at the bottom to see if it is activated properly.

 

[faalin]

Did you install new drivers for the network adaptor? Just because a drive from another computer will load into window on a second computer doesn't mean it has all the right drivers. You still need to install the correct drivers for the motherboard to function correctly.

 

[TwoHands]

@dgingeri Didn't occur to me that the activation may have been revoked because of a MOBO change. I'll check that later on today after my workday is done. Thanks.

@faalin Aren't MOBO drivers typically included in the install disk? If not, I'll have to go digging as I've had this computer for awhile now. Thanks.

 

[dgingeri]

The network drivers are typically included with the motherboard driver CD if they aren't included in the OS, but aren't always installed automatically. However, many network adapters included on motherboards have the drivers included in Windows or Linux, depending on version. That brings up the question: what OS are you running? That alone will answer a lot of questions.

 

[TwoHands]

Sorry - thought I put that in my original post. I'm on Win 7 Home in both computers

 

[dgingeri]

OK, Windows 7 doesn't have the drivers for some of the most recent network adapters, but it does have most. There is a chance it isn't recognizing the NIC due to lack of drivers.

First check the activation. If the activation section lists your machine as "activation failed" then it is likely blocking regular internet access. If it lists it as "is not activated" then that could happen if you can't access the internet due to connection.

Open the network adapter properties (quickest way to describe how: http://www.anas.co.in/2011/08/how-to-open-network-connections-adapter.html ) and check if there are any devices listed. If not, then you need to load the driver, as faalin said. If there is a listing, then see if it shows as connected.