Reclaiming Xp on a Laptop

isofa

joseph21 wrote: »

I am on my PC not my wireless LAPTOP downstairs

It makes no difference, you must know the model number and manufacturer of the computer you want the drivers for. You don't need to be on that machine to download the drivers for it, you can be on any computer in the world with an internet connection.

joseph21_2

I have tried software from the LENOVO site for both the wireless and the broadband drivers and tried to install them without any luck. The system is reporting that the hardware is there but the drivers are not working with the hardware

aliEnRIK

Can you give us specifics? The ACTUAL make and model of your laptop and the ACTUAL drivers required?

joseph21_2

Levono laptop 3000 n200 - broadcom netlink driver for the and the wireless 3945abg these are installed but not running

shadowdragon

so you dont need the drivers you need to get them working?

have you connected ot your wireless router? it may need a WEP encryption key. (usually found on the back or underneath the router) then scan for wireless networks then find your router and connect to it when it prompts for WEP key enter it and away you go,.

aliEnRIK

joseph21 wrote: »

Levono laptop 3000 n200 - broadcom netlink driver for the and the wireless 3945abg these are installed but not running

In the 'device manager' do they have a yellow exclamation mark by them?
Are you ABSOLUTELY sure theyre the right ones as its possible to install the wrong drivers (LOOKING like they may work but dont)
Are you connecting via wireless or ethernet cable?
(Be an idea to use ethernet first to make sure the actual net works at all before delving into wireless)

joseph21_2

I have a router with an open interface due the current problems. I have two other very old laptops which works fine with the router so it is not the problem there. I have compaired an IPCONFIG information from a 98 on the laptop and the new one. I have posted previous informatiom which every one agreed that the 98 system was working but not the XP one.

aliEnRIK

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-67855.html
Id try these out myself. Just make sure you select wether its xp or vista

Conor_3

Pay someone to come sort it out. It's beyond you.