How soon should we expect windows 8 compatible drivers to be released? Im not getting any wifi whatsoever, the only connection showing on my system is Ethernet. I have just updated from 7 to 8 on an Inspiron N5050. Im guessing its a driver issue but surely dell/intel must have a timeline for this release?
The support site is being been updated with the Windows 8 drivers. Here is the link: http://dell.to/Y5LLbX for N5050 drivers. Currenty, few drivers are listed for Windows 8. However, you can install the drivers shown for Windows 7 as they are compatible with Windows 8. You can check the Compatibility of the driver.
To check the compatibility, click on ‘Dell-Driver’, then click on ‘Compatibility’:
Please provide me the service tag of the computer so that I can check the system specifications and I can provide you with the direct link for the driver.
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Thank you for providing the information. I appreciate it. I have check the system details. Here the link for the WiFi driver compatible for your computer http://dell.to/RwvsPA .
Thank you for your response. As I mentioned, the support site is being been updated with the Windows 8 drivers. I would recommend you to download the driver from the link mentioned below and check ftp://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER00727127M/6/DW1704_W8_X01_A00_Setup-321H1_ZPE.exe
Note: In case you are not able to click on the link and open it in a new windows of Internet Explorer.
hai,am also using the dell n-5050 facing the same prblm,recetly i instaled the windows8 and not able to access the internet through wi-fi,actully my laptop is connecting to the wi-fi roter but,the connection showing that limited acces,and connection with no internet access....i installed network drivers also from dell support,but no use...:(
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October 7th, 2012 07:00
Hi Bisawajit,
This could be an issue with the wireless drivers. I would recommend you to update the wireless drivers. Here’s how you can update the drivers.
Now download the latest drivers from our support site.
In case you do not get prompts on the screen for instructions, then
If after installing the drivers, it does not work, then you will have to wait till Windows 8 compatible drivers are released.
Please reply if you have any questions.
Dangbat
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October 31st, 2012 09:00
How soon should we expect windows 8 compatible drivers to be released? Im not getting any wifi whatsoever, the only connection showing on my system is Ethernet. I have just updated from 7 to 8 on an Inspiron N5050. Im guessing its a driver issue but surely dell/intel must have a timeline for this release?
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November 1st, 2012 05:00
Hi Dangbat,
The support site is being been updated with the Windows 8 drivers. Here is the link: http://dell.to/Y5LLbX for N5050 drivers. Currenty, few drivers are listed for Windows 8. However, you can install the drivers shown for Windows 7 as they are compatible with Windows 8. You can check the Compatibility of the driver.
To check the compatibility, click on ‘Dell-Driver’, then click on ‘Compatibility’:
Please provide me the service tag of the computer so that I can check the system specifications and I can provide you with the direct link for the driver.
I have added you as a friend. Please accept my friend request by clicking on my name highlighted in blue and then click on “Friends” tab at the top and then click on “Request to Review” and finally click on “Accept” button.
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Please reply if you have any questions.
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November 1st, 2012 12:00
Hi Daniel,
Thank you for providing the information. I appreciate it. I have check the system details. Here the link for the WiFi driver compatible for your computer http://dell.to/RwvsPA .
Please reply if you have any questions.
Dangbat
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November 1st, 2012 15:00
I tried downloading this wifi driver but it says I have compatibility issues. The error message is as follows:
Description:
Broadcom Bluetooth Software is incompatible with this version of Windows. For more information, contact Broadcom.
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: ApphelpHardBlock
Problem Signature 01: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111111111}
Problem Signature 02: {62dc6a22-b496-446f-bc52-eeae06ef5a5f}
OS Version: 6.2.9200.2.0.0.256.48
Locale ID: 2057
Read our privacy statement online:
go.microsoft.com/fwlink
If the online privacy statement is not available, please read our privacy statement offline:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\en-GB\erofflps.txt
Where do I go from here?
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November 3rd, 2012 02:00
Hi Daniel,
Thank you for your response. As I mentioned, the support site is being been updated with the Windows 8 drivers. I would recommend you to download the driver from the link mentioned below and check ftp://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER00727127M/6/DW1704_W8_X01_A00_Setup-321H1_ZPE.exe
Note: In case you are not able to click on the link and open it in a new windows of Internet Explorer.
Please reply if you have any questions.
naresh.dell
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December 29th, 2012 05:00
hai,am also using the dell n-5050 facing the same prblm,recetly i instaled the windows8 and not able to access the internet through wi-fi,actully my laptop is connecting to the wi-fi roter but,the connection showing that limited acces,and connection with no internet access....i installed network drivers also from dell support,but no use...:(