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    unable to connect after reformat with recovery CD

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by olly08, Dec 17, 2008.

  1. olly08

    olly08 Newbie

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    After reformating my Toshiba satellite laptop, I can't connect to internet. I don't know how and where to download the drivers from (being unable to connect to internet). I have the recovery disc which was used to reformat the laptop.
    I'll really appreciate it if someone can help me. Thanks
     
    olly08, Dec 17, 2008
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Can you see the NIC (i.e., wireless card) in the device manager?
     
    Shyster1, Dec 18, 2008
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  3. olly08

    olly08 Newbie

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    I can see it with a yellow question mark besides it
     
    olly08, Dec 18, 2008
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    that means the driver is not installed.

    Since you are posting here, you obviously have some sort of an internet connection... Tell us your exact notebook model, maybe one of us can help you locate the driver either from Toshiba support site or directly from the manufacturer (i.e intel).
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 18, 2008
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  5. TheNomad

    TheNomad Notebook Guru

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    After recovery, make a Drive-Image (Ghost) of your install to an external USB disk. This will prevent the same from happening again. In case of trouble restore the image.

    Best is to do this right after a full operational install from CD so there is a "virgin" install available without having to go through a full windows install from CD.
     
    TheNomad, Dec 19, 2008
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