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    Hardware switch enabled, 4965agn Card disabled !

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by naif824, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. naif824

    naif824 Notebook Consultant

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    After installing a software, I was not able to see any surrounded networks.

    my laptop switch is enabled but seems like it's a software issue, I updated the wireless driver with no luck.

    Any idea how to enable the wireless again?
     
    naif824, Aug 24, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Which OS ?

    Ok, which ever....RUN > Services.msc > Scroll to the bottom > Double Click WLAN Autoconfig > Start (or set to Automatic if reqd)

    See if that helps in anyway.
     
    Andy, Aug 24, 2008
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    naif824 Notebook Consultant

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    Windows XP SP3

    I'll try in a Sec.
     
    naif824, Aug 24, 2008
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    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    If that doesn't fix it u can try a System Restore!

    And it would be Wireless Zero Config. service in XP.
     
    makaveli72, Aug 24, 2008
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    there is nothing called "WLAN Autoconfig"

    If you mean "Wireless Zero Configuration" , it's started already.

    Thanks
     
    naif824, Aug 24, 2008
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    I restored the system to earlier time before I install that software and it didnt help !

    WLAN notification LED is still off, even the hardware switch is turned ON ! :(
     
    naif824, Aug 24, 2008
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    Reinstalled drivers yet ??
     
    Andy, Aug 24, 2008
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    Yes, Still disabled !
     
    naif824, Aug 24, 2008
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    Which software did you install?
     
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    Sony SmartWi Ver 1.0
     
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    Uninstall it and see what happens.
     
    Wirelessman, Aug 24, 2008
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    I did, nothing resolved the issue !
     
    naif824, Aug 25, 2008
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