So my nieghboors comp shuts down during a storm,and he doesn't have a surge protector

....when he reboots it just starts over and over...goes to Windows screen then starts over
I plug in my postprobe and get code FF96
Error Code Explanation
FF96 = IP Transport not active.
Try a windows repair...I can't......won't let me.
OK so I do a fresh install of XP....install new D-Link ethernet card....nothing.
I swap that out for an old Realtek Ethernet card nothing still
Keep getting message Limited Connectivity or cable is unplugged.
Open up new cat5 cable, try that nothing.
Try another PCI slot..........nothing.
WTF!!!
Tried to repair connection...can't finish becuase of TCP/IP is not enabled.
When I go into Network Connections I see Local Connection is unplugged...Local Connection 2 has 27 packets sent and 4 recieved...Connection 1394 has 0 pacs sent 0 pacs recieved.
Can someone tell me how to enable please...and will this work???
Never had this prob B-4.......Thank in advance top all who help
