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Hi,
I have been given an ancient inspiron 1300 running windows xp that i would really like to connect to the internet but am having real problems doing this.
I have Huawei SIM router but when i switch the laptop on there is no scan at all of available networks in the area despite the network card being enabled.
I have tried using a netgear external usb adaptor and this shows up quite a few networks in the vicinity including my own Huawei router. Unfortunately I can't connect to it despite putting in the correct pass key.
I am not a technically minded person but this sounds as if it is a software or configuration problem that I have absolutely no idea of how to resolve. Perhaps it's not possible at all given the age of the laptop?
Any advice would be most gratefully received.
Many thanks
Phil
Mary G
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March 11th, 2019 07:00
XP is not for use on the Internet since it has no security updates since it has been unsupported for a few years. Perhaps a security block is being used. Recycle the ancient computer after wiping or removing the hard drive.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14223/windows-xp-end-of-support
cosmicdancer
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March 11th, 2019 09:00
II hal suspected that may was the case but thank you for taking the time to confirm this. I will take your advice and recycle it at the earliest opportunity
evegreen
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April 8th, 2019 02:00
I have a question that is
I have dell inspiron 1545 and every time i updated its windows its Display Driver blasted and I dont know how to fix this...Need Help ASAP