Im using a 2007 gateway laptop it was running awfuly slow so I decided to do a reinstall of windows xp home premium sp1, I didnt make any backups of anything and I used the original disc it came with, and after words I havent been able to connect or even see any wifi networks to connect to, I also have tried tturning the switch on and off and the little blue wifi light on the keyboard turns on but still my little wifi connector on the right side of the tool bar has a red X like if wifi wasnt turned on ive also restarted the computer a few times. Also I was thinking maybe something to do with the drivers but im really not sure what to do with that problem because ive never had this problem before. Please any help would be greatly appreciated, and if there is any other info you need id be glad to answer that for you. Thanks.
Hello im in dire need of help cant access internet after reinstall of windows vista
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Cytherian
Vista Guru
Re: Hello im in dire need of help cant access internet after reinstall of windows vis
In all likelihood, you need a driver for the WiFi card inside your laptop. I recommend visiting the Gateway website and downloading the network/WiFi drivers for your specific model laptop. Once the drivers are installed, you should be able to see available networks... assuming XP works similarly to Vista (this forum is dedicated to Vista).
In all likelihood, you need a driver for the WiFi card inside your laptop. I recommend visiting the Gateway website and downloading the network/WiFi drivers for your specific model laptop. Once the drivers are installed, you should be able to see available networks... assuming XP works similarly to Vista (this forum is dedicated to Vista).
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Oh Im sorry I accidently put xp I meant vista, so how would I do that? How do I jnow which driver ro download and how do I update/install it?
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Re: Hello im in dire need of help cant access internet after reinstall of windows vis
Welcome
Go to search by the start button
Type device manager
In device manager look for any small yellow markers. If you see any just update from the Device Manager
If you do not see any go to the Network Adapters to see the name of the company that manufactures the driver
Then with another computer go to that website, download the driver to a finger drive and transfer to your problem computer
Welcome
Go to search by the start button
Type device manager
In device manager look for any small yellow markers. If you see any just update from the Device Manager
If you do not see any go to the Network Adapters to see the name of the company that manufactures the driver
Then with another computer go to that website, download the driver to a finger drive and transfer to your problem computer
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- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
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- Dell USB 4 button optical
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Re: Hello im in dire need of help cant access internet after reinstall of windows vis
Yes, if thats what you have.
Yes, if thats what you have.
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- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
Okay im going to see if that works tommorow ill let you know. Also should I uninstall the old drivers first or anything?
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Re: Hello im in dire need of help cant access internet after reinstall of windows vis
Not necessary to uninstall the old drivers. Just get the most current one. Dont forget to check for those small yellow markers. I think that you may see them.
Not necessary to uninstall the old drivers. Just get the most current one. Dont forget to check for those small yellow markers. I think that you may see them.
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System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
Cytherian
Vista Guru
Re: Hello im in dire need of help cant access internet after reinstall of windows vis
Rich is right, that if a device isn't properly recognized it will appear with a small yellow caution triangle next to it. I've generally found that using the driver update doesn't necessarily work in all cases, as it generally goes to the Microsoft servers to find the driver. The OEM manufacturer of the laptop will have tested drivers and have "officially approved" ones available there that are tested to work. However, it's possible newer drivers will work even though the OEM manufacturer hasn't approved them (they eventually retire laptops from support and don't update their driver downloads any longer--but it's irrelevant if your operating system hasn't changed).
Rich is right, that if a device isn't properly recognized it will appear with a small yellow caution triangle next to it. I've generally found that using the driver update doesn't necessarily work in all cases, as it generally goes to the Microsoft servers to find the driver. The OEM manufacturer of the laptop will have tested drivers and have "officially approved" ones available there that are tested to work. However, it's possible newer drivers will work even though the OEM manufacturer hasn't approved them (they eventually retire laptops from support and don't update their driver downloads any longer--but it's irrelevant if your operating system hasn't changed).
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- HP Pavillion dv5t
- CPU
- Intel Core Duo 2.53GHz
- Memory
- 4Gb
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVidia GeForce 9600M GT 512Mb
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x800 32bit
- Hard Drives
- Seagate Momentus XT 500Gb
Hitachi Travelstar HTS543225L9A300 250Gb
- Mouse
- Microsoft 4000
Okay so im in device manager now and I have a yellow cone thing on my display adapter graphics adapter. And three unknown devices on device manager thats all it says it faulty but still my web wont work. My computer made a windows old and I found a backup folder but neither will allow me to update the drivers throigh them
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Re: Hello im in dire need of help cant access internet after reinstall of windows vis
Can you give us a screen shot of the open device manager?
Can you give us a screen shot of the open device manager?
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
Re: Hello im in dire need of help cant access internet after reinstall of windows vis
Dont be sorry, you did fine.
Read section more information
This applies to Vista, too.
How to troubleshoot unknown devices that are listed in Device Manager in Windows XP
Dont be sorry, you did fine.
Read section more information
This applies to Vista, too.
How to troubleshoot unknown devices that are listed in Device Manager in Windows XP
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
Okay so are these the reasons why I dont have internet? There is no yellow marker by the wifi anlog spot. Also is that link you gave me also for windows vista cause I dont have xp I have vista
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Re: Hello im in dire need of help cant access internet after reinstall of windows vis
Yes, the title of the article mentions that it is for Vista, too.
When you have a problem (no internet), it become necessary to correct any other problem that we find at least to remove it as a possible cause. In your case, we do not know what that unknown device is, it may very well be the cause of your problem. All problems must be repaired, if we are to find the true cause.
Yes, the title of the article mentions that it is for Vista, too.
When you have a problem (no internet), it become necessary to correct any other problem that we find at least to remove it as a possible cause. In your case, we do not know what that unknown device is, it may very well be the cause of your problem. All problems must be repaired, if we are to find the true cause.
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
Okay after skimming through that link im really scared and worried now thats really confusing.
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Re: Hello im in dire need of help cant access internet after reinstall of windows vis
All it says is to update all the drivers with the yellow marks. The most difficult part is to determine the manufactuer of the driver. That can be found by clicking on the unknown devices.
All it says is to update all the drivers with the yellow marks. The most difficult part is to determine the manufactuer of the driver. That can be found by clicking on the unknown devices.
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
Cytherian
Vista Guru
Re: Hello im in dire need of help cant access internet after reinstall of windows vis
If you can plug in your computer directly into the network or router, you'll be able to allow Windows to update these drivers automatically. It should be able to use the local interface of the network card, versus the wireless one.
If you can plug in your computer directly into the network or router, you'll be able to allow Windows to update these drivers automatically. It should be able to use the local interface of the network card, versus the wireless one.
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- HP Pavillion dv5t
- CPU
- Intel Core Duo 2.53GHz
- Memory
- 4Gb
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVidia GeForce 9600M GT 512Mb
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x800 32bit
- Hard Drives
- Seagate Momentus XT 500Gb
Hitachi Travelstar HTS543225L9A300 250Gb
- Mouse
- Microsoft 4000
So if I plug directly into the cable it should allow me to go online? I use a free wifi signal now im goin somewere to test it today hopefully it works ill kepp you guys updated, thanks so much for the help
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Re: Hello im in dire need of help cant access internet after reinstall of windows vis
You can only know for sure if you try, Good Luck
You can only know for sure if you try, Good Luck
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT