Toshiba Drivers  

This was purchased from Amazon.com (legally - shipped from CircuitCity) and when it arrived, I called Microsoft to make sure that it would work. They answered in the affirmative.

Thanks, Maxie. That didn't work either. OK, so here's my plan:
1. Format C:
2. Run the original Toshiba Recovery and Applications disk (go back to original config)
3. Attempt to install Win 7 using a different selection. (Keep original drivers)

Whaddya think?

I'm thinking that at least the restored version of XP will show me the manufacturer of the various devices, and I can contact them directly for the Win-7 drivers. If available. It only takes time, and since I'm retired, I have time!

If not, I'll just keep the laptop to operate my mapping/GPS program and motorhome engine monitoring system while traveling and stay off the Internet. Hate to replace the laptop, even though it's 9 years old, it operates fine.

Yes, been there. No Win-7 drivers, though.

OK, so I returned the OEM Windows software, reinstalled XP, and downloaded drivers. The WiFi shows the network, displays "Acquiring network address" but does not connect. When I turn off WiFi and connect directly from the cable box to the laptop with a LAN cable, the computer displays "connected" and shows an IP address, but I cannot connect to the Internet with the browser?