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driver help please??

Discussion in 'Windows - Software discussion' started by Scruff03, Feb 22, 2010.

  1. Scruff03

    Scruff03 Member

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    Ok so I put windows xp on my laptop and I need to reinstall drivers but Im having a hard time finding some one in particular. Im using pc wizard to determine what I need and for my network card it says "Broadcom Corp Dell Wireless 1390 WLAN Mini-PCI Card" but I cant find the driver for it. Is there a free program that will put all the drivers there for me? (Like driver detective but free)
     
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    Driver Max: http://www.drivermax.com/ will but the free portion will only let you update 2 drivers a day. Lets you backup all pc drivers too.
     
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    Why not just do it the "old" way.

    1. Download the NIC driver to a USB stick or burn to a CD-ROM prior to loading the OS

    2. After installing the OS, load the NIC driver

    3. Connect to the laptop manufacturer's website and download and install the remaining drivers

    It's a laptop, so 99% of the drivers will be on the manufacturer's website.

    That way you might actually learn something about your PC instead of just being an operator.
     
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    u mean take the driver that was already on the os? because if so it was a vista and I loaded xp onto it so im almost certain the vista driver wouldnt work for xp
     
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    yeah I tried that 1 and it didnt work.
     
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    Why didn't you explain this in your initial message?

    Many devices that were created for Vista do NOT have XP drivers. In that case, your only hope is the reference drivers from the manufacturer, which in this case is Broadcom.

    Failing that, you have 2 options:

    1. Ask Dell if an XP driver exists for this NIC.
    2. If the answer is no, you're SOL. Buy another NIC.
     
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    fista drivers will usually work with xp.. is the button pressed to enable the wireless on the lappy?
     
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    yeah I finally got it. thanks tho
     
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    ...That's very informative, for people that might have similar problem and come across this thread...
    You're very helpful...
     
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