Farmermitch
New Member
Computers stink
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Laptop lost wireless internet
- Thread starter willie59
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Farmermitch
New Member
Check for a switch on the side of the machine that turns wireless capability on and off. It may have inadvertently gotten switched off.
willie59
Administrator
Yeah, my thoughts as well. I've been reading some posts at HP forum and it seems it may be a possibility that motherboard is at fault. Would a wireless USB adapter pretty much be plug and play?
kanewolf
Well-Known Member
Since you still are using XP, you would probably have to run the included CD to load the drivers prior to plugging it in. Otherwise, straight forward. Usually, picking the same brand USB adapter as the wireless router, minimizes the hassle factor. Unfortunately, looking at the web, there are no Frys locations near you.... Milton GA would be the closest Frys.
RonG
Charter Member
I will send you one for free if you PM your address to me.Ron G
willie59
Administrator
Wow, one can't refuse an offer as generous as that, thank you very much Ron. :notworthy
unclebob
Member
Maybe loose nut on keyboard , Just a thought!
RonG
Charter Member
I got your PM and should get it out today for you.Ron G
willie59
Administrator
unclebob
Member
Couldn't resist , Same with me !! hope you get prob solved.
Vantage_TeS
Senior Member
Atco PM me your phone number, time zone and best time to call you. I'll get it working for you. There may be a DDnB youtube video poking fun of it after...you have been warned...
willie59
Administrator
hvy 1ton
Senior Member
Did Vantage get you fixed up?
I would have to say it is your drivers maybe its very comment for a virus to attack drivers and delete them might want to try and run spybot search and destroy, norton, mcafee if something to be sure and reload drivers from the company web page they should have a section for just your computer drivers. If that does not do the trick then you may want to do a restore to a earlier date and if that does not do it then its the card needs to be replaced. Hoping this helps you out a little I have worked in the army as a 25B for many years ran across a lot of reasons why stuff did not work after a reboot.
dirtdigger69
New Member
I realize this is an old thread but wanted to mention to some , that the first thing to do is download avast anti virus free home addition , scan your computer and make sure you didnt catch a virus then if all clear go to your manufactures website and download the driver for your wireless card . And if that fails then check the wireless card itself take it out and re-seat it .