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    Inspiron 1520 with XP: WiFi problems

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by hwaforumtk, Jan 9, 2008.

  1. hwaforumtk

    hwaforumtk Notebook Guru

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    I can't get my wireless to work after reformatting to xp. I've tried Dell's PROSet program which does install but says "Adapter problem: driver is not installed". Help me.
     
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    It sounds like you need to install your driver...

    :D :D :D

    Seriously though, try going to the Dell website here, and installing the driver that corresponds with your setup. It should be under 'Network'.
     
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    Sredni Vashtar Notebook Evangelist

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    Seems you havent installed the driver.
    It's a smaller file than Proset (which is nearly 70 MB IIRC) and can be found on Dell's webisite.
    At least I found it for the Vostro 1500 which is the same machine. Install the driver and then Proset.
     
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  4. hwaforumtk

    hwaforumtk Notebook Guru

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    I have tried nearly every driver on there they either say that I do not have compatible hardware or just error out.

    BTW from my order description:
    "Wireless Networking Cards Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini-Card"

    And for some reason driver R174291.exe wants a floppy drive?! It says "This self-extracting zip file is part of a multidisk zip file. Please insert the last disk of the set."
     
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Are you using this driver?
     
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    hwaforumtk Notebook Guru

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    I've tried that one as well. It says I have wrong OS.

    I've avoided the problem I posted before by extracting 174291 on my PC first and then transferring the folder to the 1520. Testing now 1 sec.

    IT WORKED!!! Thanks for the help.
     
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    Be sure you select the correct OS in the drop-down box...

    Here's a corrected link. The download and instructions are on this page. :D

    Glad to see you got it fixed!
     
    pixelot, Jan 9, 2008
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