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Internet & Networking => Networking => Topic started by: SterlingM on June 06, 2011, 06:33:36 PM

Title: No Wi-Fi after Format
Post by: SterlingM on June 06, 2011, 06:33:36 PM

 I just formatted my computer and now the only trouble I'm having is getting the wifi to work. The computer is a Dell Inspiron E1505. The Wi-Fi is Enabled but the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is not. Can you tell me where to start or how to fix it?.

Title: Re: No Wi-Fi after Format
Post by: Geek-9pm on June 06, 2011, 10:11:39 PM

My laptop is a Dell 1705, which is very much like yours. Recently I installed XP again, but a slightly different version. It was a Dell windows XP disc, but for some reason did not have all the drivers for this laptop.
Going to the Dell website, and using my service tag number, I was able to locate the driver set. But even then it took awhile to find the exact drivers in the set. Maybe you have a problem like that.
But one other thing. Is the Wi-Fi light on? On my laptop it turns on or off with Fn F2. Check your keyboard and find the little thing that looks a radio tower.

Title: Re: No Wi-Fi after Format
Post by: Allan on June 07, 2011, 05:32:54 AM

Did you install ALL drivers after the format, starting with the chipset driver? Look in Device Manager - any errors?