well I may have said it wrong. NIC stands for network interface CARD. its not actually a card. its integraded into the motherboard. I'm not sure how to go about troubleshooting this (aside from checking the green LEDs) I know there are at least 3 really good members who repair these type of components but I don't remember who (IMG:
style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I'd try to find em for you but XS search is "still" down and google seems to suck. anywho, one of em advertises about repairs in his sig.
considering this:
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i can get it all hooked up just fine but as soon as i turn on the xbox my comp freezes.
I think the network (should) be fine, and that the problem lies with the PC freezing. (also try enabling a larger "page file" on your PC)
also, I've never heard of a SA for xbox live so you (might) have a fake trainer file. I recommend the one from max-console here:
http://trainers.maxconsole.net/index.php?dlid=385(you'll have to register to download it)
as for transfering files, dvd2xbox is a good app, but if you don't have FTP access, its always good to use boXplorer. Try to have one copy on disc, and one on the HDD so you can fix any mistakes without having to get a new hdd for your xbox!
you can get boXplorer at the usual places.
hope this helps!