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    old Inspiron 8600 has prob. w/ some networks

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by bjcadstuff, Jan 1, 2009.

  1. bjcadstuff

    bjcadstuff Notebook Consultant

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    I've had this machine for about 5 years, and it has worked very well. It is almost always used when travelling or around my house when I can't be at my desktop.

    In the past year or so I have noticed 2 locations where the computer would not boot, or would crash when booting. Elsewhere it has no problems. When it does have problems, I boot in safe mode, disable the wireless, then it works OK. In the past few days I've been working on installing a new router at my house, and the Inspiron won't boot with the new router. If I turn off the wireless, boot the computer, then try to tun on the wireless it crashes.

    Any suggestions? Should I try to find new drivers for the Inspiron?
     
    bjcadstuff, Jan 1, 2009
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