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    Omg Sad Face :( Help Plz!

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Bobtheflea, Mar 29, 2011.

  1. Bobtheflea

    Bobtheflea Notebook Consultant

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    I just did a clean install for windows 7, now i don't have a wireless adapter -.-
    I downloaded all the drivers and installed most of them (some won't install?)
    CRY ='''(
    HELP!
     
    Bobtheflea, Mar 29, 2011
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  2. bavman

    bavman Notebook Evangelist

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    There is 2 different drivers depends on the wireless card you get in your m11x. Download both of them, one wont install but the other will.
     
    bavman, Mar 29, 2011
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  3. tazm0n

    tazm0n Notebook Geek

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    Bavman is right, plus I think there is a wireless network utility that doesn't have a driver so won't install your card. Also, do a search here for the install order for drivers after a clean install. It's not always necessary, but if you're having issue with drivers not taking then I'd try sticking to the advised order.

    Good luck!
     
    tazm0n, Mar 29, 2011
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  4. Zlog

    Zlog Notebook Deity

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    also make sure the adapter is turned on via the FN key combo.
     
    Zlog, Mar 30, 2011
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