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    Intel PROSet/Wireless

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ludayoda, Aug 13, 2006.

  1. ludayoda

    ludayoda Notebook Guru

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    I have a dell e1505, and I was just wondering if there was a way to disable the Intel PROSet/Wireless that starts up with windows, or is it needed for wireless internet to function. It had an option to use windows to manage wi-fi, so I just use windows instead.
     
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    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    Yea you can disable the use of the software. When it opens, press F10 and it give like 10-12 secs and it'll be turned off. You then could use the Window's software.

    Same option in the Intel/Proset Wireless software under the advanced tab.
     
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Right click the icon in the taskbard and click "Use Windows to Manage Wifi".
     
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    'start' > 'run' > type "msconfig" > 'startup' tab > uncheck the entry for PROSet (I don't recall the exact process name)
     
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    if you already have windows manage the connection, then you're done.

    if you mean you want wireless to be "off" when you start your computer, then Fn+F2 before you turn off or change the behavior in the BIOS
     
    drumfu, Aug 13, 2006
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