cannot connect to wireless network after xp install

[nancyd]

Had some serious issues with vista and a friend uninstalled vista and installed xp on my dell inspiron laptop to try and correct the problems. now it doesn't locate my wireless network. i tried hardwiring it directly to the modem, but it doesn't recognize the modem either. i figure i need to download new drivers for the wireless adaptor, but how do i get the thing online?

[cruisin702]

Did the laptop come with Vista or XP?

[nancyd]

it came with vista. i did manage to get online and update drivers including the wireless connection. still does not recognize the wireless network.

[cruisin702]

Did you download Vista drivers or XP drivers? Does Wireless Network Connection show up in Network Connections?

[Allan]

Did you install the chipset driver?