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lost wireless drivers

  • 13-09-2007 9:01pm
    #1
    Package
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭


    hi there. ok. the laptop had windows vista on it, it was grand, the wireless worked grand picking up a few different networks from around the area.

    i wiped it and put xp on it now it wont even give me the option to search for wireless. how do i get them back or download th drivers to pick up wireless networks..

    thanks


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  • #2
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    Go to the laptop manufacturer site and see if you can get the drivers there, If not some common laptop wifi drivers inc Atheros, Realtek, Intel, Etc...

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  • #3
    Package
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭Package


    cool. ill try that thanks


  • #4
    RoyalMarine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,824 ✭✭✭RoyalMarine


    had the same problem with my dell.
    came with vista, i wiped it.
    put on xp. no drivers!

    the drivers on the dell cd are for vista ONLY.
    find out the manufacturer of the wreless card and google it. you will find xp drivers and vista drivers.


  • #5
    Package
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭Package


    i downloaded what i think to be the wireless drivers for the laptop but there is no option for searching for wireless networks on the computer now.... where do i find these?


  • #6
    RoyalMarine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,824 ✭✭✭RoyalMarine


    windows xp has its own built in wireless connectivity program.
    go to control panel, go to network connections.
    you will see your wireless network connection.

    right click it, and make sure its enabled.
    IF its not there, go back to control panel, go to system, go to device manager and see if its in the list.
    IF its not there, then its not installed.

    IF it is enabled in network connections in the control panel, then right click it and select "view available wireless connections"

    this should bring up the list of available connections.


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