"brodie" <brodie.33vf50@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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> I have a new Dell XPS 420 with Vista Home Premium, I am trying to
> install a Pcmcia card drive into a pci slot so i can use my PC5740
> verizon wireless broadband card in for my internet connection.
> Currently I use this card in my laptop for internet connection
> which is Verizon broadband...
> Laptop has XP and Vista on new desktop
> I installed software that came with drive, added Visa driver file,
> installed Verizon Access Manager with Vista driver,
> Control shows drive, but when I slide in pc 5740 card, monitor goes to
> blue or black and says Windows encountered a problem and is shutting
> down,,,first it trys to repair then it can't repair so it shuts down....
> Before you ask,,,broadband is the only option I have other than dialup
> or satelite.....any suggestions please
>
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> brodie
Could you get a USB modem from Verizon
http://news.vzw.com/news/2007/02/pr2007-02-01c.html ? Other option would be
network from laptop to desktop & share wireless access. What type of adapter
are you using to interface PCMCIA cart to desktop ?