Cannot access internet

Zorin OS 8 Ultimate 64 bit. I ran 'Live' first and was able to get to the internet thru Chrome. I then installed Ultimate and no internet access at all. The network connections are filled in and correct. I can even see my Windows 7 computers but cannot get to internet. I am completely new to Linux so please do not ask me to do any command line entries. I am open and appreciative of any help that I am given, even if it suggests that I reinstall Ultimate.

Hi, could we rewind a little please? and in this instance, also provide details of what wireless chipset is in place!

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5449

It is a Dell Precision M6500 with a Dell Wireless 1501 802.11g 1x1Mini-Card. The Wireless is turned off and am using the Ethernet connection only. It worked perfectly in the 'Live' run off of the DVD but not the install.

Hi,

open a terminal using Ctrl + Alt + t (with an active network connection) and run this command and then restart and see if your WiFI is working again:

Code:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade -f

It may just be a case of missing dependencies!.

See also:

http://www.zoringroup.com/forum/viewtop ... f=5&t=2247

SOLVED .. When I log on with ID and PW, Zorin logs me in as a 'Guest' .. don't know why. I bit the bullet and reinstalled Zorin 8 Ultimate, this time, I selected automatic login and presto, I can see my name on the lower right corner instead of 'Guest'. I can go onto the internet and can download the ton of Zorin's updates. Thanks to all who responded, it is appreciated. I will change back to normal login when Zorin fixes the bug.

Hi, had we know the bit about the 'Guest' Account you would not have needed to reinstall!

All you need do is use the up and down cursor keys to move between guest and your account for first login - after that it will always boot to your user login instead of guest!