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    Acer Aspire 5050 Network controller Problem!!

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by matrix325, Sep 25, 2009.

  1. matrix325

    matrix325 Newbie

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    i just installed a XP into my aspire 5050

    but there's no wireless network controller :((

    the one on the bottom right on the screen .

    I checked on device manager and the is Network Controller missing ;(

    it showed as a yellow question mark .

    [​IMG]
     
    matrix325, Sep 25, 2009
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  2. techiediva

    techiediva Notebook Consultant

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    load all the drivers first.
     
    techiediva, Sep 25, 2009
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  3. matrix325

    matrix325 Newbie

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    matrix325, Sep 26, 2009
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    ATG 2x4 Super Moderator

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    The drivers you link to are for Vista.

    Which model Atheros Wireless?
    http://www.atheros.cz/
    Pick the right one...
     
    ATG, Sep 26, 2009
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  5. matrix325

    matrix325 Newbie

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    i downloaded Wireless_Atheros_5.1.1.9_XPx86

    how to check which one i needed
     
    matrix325, Sep 26, 2009
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