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The Alchemist · 11-24-2010, 03:51 PM

So my one labtop crashed on me the other day. I had to install a new hard drive, and I re-installed windows on this hard drive.

But I can not connect to the internet. I think it is because there are no network adapters for the wireless internet available.

Now I called dell and tried to get customer service, but since my computer is out of warrenty they are trying to charge me 60 dollars for their service. Im not coughing up that much money to install a wireless adapter.

So I have a Dell Stuido 1750 with Windows vista. I need to install a network adaptor, any help would be appreciated.

nuTinmuch · 11-24-2010, 03:56 PM

You probably need drivers.

Do you have 64 or 32 bit Windows?

(If you don't know, it should tell you under My Computer > Properties)

james_ls · 11-24-2010, 04:00 PM

The **** is a labtop?

Anyways, go on dells website and type in your service tag.

http://support.dell.com/support/topi...us&l=en&s=hied

It'll have the drivers necessary that came with the factory hardware.

JankyS13 · 11-25-2010, 05:11 AM

?

c0nfl1kt · 11-25-2010, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james_ls

The **** is a labtop?

Anyways, go on dells website and type in your service tag.

http://support.dell.com/support/topi...us&l=en&s=hied

It'll have the drivers necessary that came with the factory hardware.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JankyS13

?

He can't go on ANY websites because of no network adapter, derp. If you get a new adapter it should bring drivers with it anyways.

james_ls · 11-25-2010, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c0nfl1kt

He can't go on ANY websites because of no network adapter, derp. If you get a new adapter it should bring drivers with it anyways.

There's some sort of a connection SOMEWHERE...how'd he post on an INTERNET FORUM?!

Vr-4-Life · 11-25-2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c0nfl1kt

He can't go on ANY websites because of no network adapter, derp. If you get a new adapter it should bring drivers with it anyways.

How the hell is he on TST then? haha....

Jim..... bring the laptop over this weekend and I'll fix it for you.

c0nfl1kt · 11-25-2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james_ls

There's some sort of a connection SOMEWHERE...how'd he post on an INTERNET FORUM?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vr-4-Life

How the hell is he on TST then? haha....

Jim..... bring the laptop over this weekend and I'll fix it for you.

A couple of explanations. He would be on ANOTHER computer AWAY from home. He could be on a new fang-dangled smartyphone. He could be in the matrix. The list goes on.

james_ls · 11-25-2010, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c0nfl1kt

A couple of explanations. He would be on ANOTHER computer AWAY from home. He could be on a new fang-dangled smartyphone. He could be in the matrix. The list goes on.

...and by any of them he can still type in a service tag and download drivers.

Not sure what your point is?

Vr-4-Life · 11-25-2010, 11:51 PM

meh not on a smart phone... also jim may know his hondas, but he isnt a computer genius....

and not you james i mean the op lol

The Alchemist · 11-28-2010, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vr-4-Life

meh not on a smart phone... also jim may know his hondas, but he isnt a computer genius....

and not you james i mean the op lol

Damn I just saw this. Are you going to be home tommorrow(monday) Im off from work.

And I was posting from my other labtop. I have more than one computer.

I dont know many computer fourms.

jpalamar · 11-29-2010, 10:03 AM

Use your other computer and go to Dell's website and download the driver, put it on a thumb drive, and install it. Problem solved.

11-24-2010, 03:51 PM	#1
The Alchemist Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2009 Member #14803 iTrader: (2)	Installing network adapters So my one labtop crashed on me the other day. I had to install a new hard drive, and I re-installed windows on this hard drive. But I can not connect to the internet. I think it is because there are no network adapters for the wireless internet available. Now I called dell and tried to get customer service, but since my computer is out of warrenty they are trying to charge me 60 dollars for their service. Im not coughing up that much money to install a wireless adapter. So I have a Dell Stuido 1750 with Windows vista. I need to install a network adaptor, any help would be appreciated. __________________ 13's baby!

11-24-2010, 03:56 PM	#2
nuTinmuch Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Jersey Member #15637 My Ride: 09 370Z iTrader: (0)	You probably need drivers. Do you have 64 or 32 bit Windows? (If you don't know, it should tell you under My Computer > Properties) __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z

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