Vista XP Drivers problem

skittle7 · 21-06-09, 10:32 PM

Hello,

I got rid of Vista on my old laptop and put XP on fresh.

However, now the internet doesn't work. Some of the drivers must be missing put you need to connect to the internet to get the drivers.

I know my motherboard information and whatnot but I can't seem to find the drivers.

Anyone had any experience with this? Badly need help, thanks.

mikejoy1969 · 21-06-09, 10:35 PM

what internet mate. do you mean wireless or is it a cable connection ?

skittle7 · 21-06-09, 10:37 PM

Wireless connection used by two other computers in the house. My brother said it should be recognised by Windows in the network section, but it isn't. There are drivers missing and it's rather frustrating.

mikejoy1969 · 21-06-09, 10:44 PM

is your wireless built in to laptop or is it a usb one or the like ?

corky20 · 22-06-09, 05:57 AM

Have you tried connecting it to the wireless router with an Ethernet cable... it should be able to connect to the internet and then you can check for new drivers. To check for new drivers:

My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Network Adaptors > Your network card > then right click and update driver...

If you can get onto the internet using an ethernet cable try that, although the problem might fix itself if you can get onto the internet using an ethernet cable!

messyhead · 22-06-09, 07:38 AM

What is showing in the Device Manager? Is it just the network card that's not recognised or are there other devices not recognised?

You might need to install a PCS driver for the card to work, and you might need to install chipset drivers. Windows recognises most hardware, but not all. I had this problem last week installing an Atheros card on a laptop, and windows wouldn't recognise it.

skittle7 · 23-06-09, 01:09 AM

Hey, sorry for the delay. As you can tell, I was working all day on it today.

My brother managed to find the drivers CD that came with the laptop and installed the main drivers from that. Then, he used the ethernet cable to connect to the internet and install the remaining drivers.

Phew, I was crapping myself. Didn't think the CD would contain XP drivers too since it was a Vista machine before but there you go.

My parents can now enjoy their new zippy XP installation. Lovely, thanks guys!

21-06-09, 10:32 PM	#1
skittle7 iPod 20gb Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 781	Vista XP Drivers problem Hello, I got rid of Vista on my old laptop and put XP on fresh. However, now the internet doesn't work. Some of the drivers must be missing put you need to connect to the internet to get the drivers. I know my motherboard information and whatnot but I can't seem to find the drivers. Anyone had any experience with this? Badly need help, thanks.

22-06-09, 05:57 AM	#5
corky20 Free The Gadgets Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NI Posts: 4,776	Have you tried connecting it to the wireless router with an Ethernet cable... it should be able to connect to the internet and then you can check for new drivers. To check for new drivers: My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Network Adaptors > Your network card > then right click and update driver... If you can get onto the internet using an ethernet cable try that, although the problem might fix itself if you can get onto the internet using an ethernet cable! __________________ GADGETS - WANT TO MAKE A GUEST POST? PM ME! Spoiler Received: Playstation 3 80GB I Nintendo DS Lite I £522 Bank Transfer I Xbox 360 I Playstation 3 I £180 Bank Transfer I £350 Cheque I £85 Custom Order I Nintendo Wii I Xbox 360 Elite I £68 Amazon Voucher I £270 Cheque I £108 Bank Transfer I £68 Bank Transfer I PS3 Slim 120GB I £540 Bank Transfer I £1008 Bank Transfer I Panasonic 42" HD Ready Plasma TV I BaByliss I-Trim Stubble I Viewsonic 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor I Xbox 360 Tekken 6 I 100% Whey - Cookies N Cream I Mede8er Network Media Player I £1240 Bank Transfer I £342 Bank Transfer I £162 Bank Transfer I £51 Bank Transfer I £342 Bank Transfer I £198 Bank Transfer I £493 Bank Transfer I £170 Bank Transfer I Dog The Bounty Hunter Season 1-3 I Klipsch Image S4 Headphones I Kinect Sensor I Kinect Sports I Kinect TV Clip I £198 Bank Transfer I LG 50" Plasma Internet TV with Freeview HD I Dome AV TV Cabinet I £1054 Bank Transfer I Custom Order for Clothes I £255 Bank Transfer I £119 Bank Transfer TOTAL RECEIVED: £11655 @freethegadgets

21-06-09, 10:35 PM	#2
mikejoy1969 iPod 20gb Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 709	what internet mate. do you mean wireless or is it a cable connection ?

21-06-09, 10:37 PM	#3
skittle7 iPod 20gb Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 781	Wireless connection used by two other computers in the house. My brother said it should be recognised by Windows in the network section, but it isn't. There are drivers missing and it's rather frustrating.

21-06-09, 10:44 PM	#4
mikejoy1969 iPod 20gb Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 709	is your wireless built in to laptop or is it a usb one or the like ?

22-06-09, 07:38 AM	#6
messyhead iBook Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 2,266	What is showing in the Device Manager? Is it just the network card that's not recognised or are there other devices not recognised? You might need to install a PCS driver for the card to work, and you might need to install chipset drivers. Windows recognises most hardware, but not all. I had this problem last week installing an Atheros card on a laptop, and windows wouldn't recognise it.

23-06-09, 01:09 AM	#7
skittle7 iPod 20gb Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 781	Hey, sorry for the delay. As you can tell, I was working all day on it today. My brother managed to find the drivers CD that came with the laptop and installed the main drivers from that. Then, he used the ethernet cable to connect to the internet and install the remaining drivers. Phew, I was crapping myself. Didn't think the CD would contain XP drivers too since it was a Vista machine before but there you go. My parents can now enjoy their new zippy XP installation. Lovely, thanks guys!