I had to get a new harddrive.Installed last night .It said no boot sector.When I turned on. Found out I had to re-install everything . I tried all the disk that came with my 1545  inspiron notebook.Some would not install. I have it to the point of going online,But it states, that I have no network hardware.

Hi privett1961,

I believe the Network drivers are not installed properly. Please install the Network drivers from the below link and revert with the outcome.

http://dell.to/Xv1Uc2

Also check if there are any exclamation marks under the “Network adapters” in device manager and install the appropriate network driver from Dell site.

I download the link you sent.It lets me connect by plugging modem into my Notebook.But not wireless.I have a yellow ! mark on network controller and on sound game .I  have downloaded all that dell suport bought up to download. 4 downloads for network. but I still have no wireless connection.

Please help

My wireless connection will not work.I get a yellow exclamation mark on net work controller. I have downloaded all network downloads and drives.I have an Insriron 1545.I still have the CD that came with it but it say 1521  on all the drives and downloads.It works and brings up Internet.If is is plugged into Modem.But willnot work wireless.I had to put in a new Harddrive.It hasnot work wireless since.

Would be gratful for any help

privett1961,

What virus program and firewall are you using?

Can you run Finding System Information REMOVE YOUR PRODUCT ID and REGISTERED OWNER, if using XP, run an ipconfig /all log and post it back here.

Rick

sorry for starting a newpost.But  the old one had no place to reply.Rock Star.I have windows defender and windows  firewall.I removed the items you suggested.Now what  do I need to do .Please help

privett1961,

Because you posted in a few threads, you have me and Dell - Harish M helping you. I have joined the threads to one thread and if you click on the blue subject in your email, it will bring you back here. If you do not see a reply button, there may be one on the thread above it. It's ok to use that one.

I suggest that since Dell - Harish M started helping you, please try what Harnish posted and reply back and Dell - Harish M will reply back when they get your email.

Rick

It is telling me "This device is not configured correctly. (Code 1)" and I did what Dell - Harish M told me to do

Vista - Home Basic- 32 bit

Service Pack 1 is what comes up whenI clip on System

a 32 bit

XP, Vista or Windows 7 32-bit?

Rick

privett1961,

What operating system did you install? 32-bit or 64-bit?

Rick

privett1961,

Download and install in this order...

Dell System Software, v.6.5.0, A05

Intel GM45 Express Chipset Family, v.8.7.0.1007, A00 

still nothing,But I looked in Mobility on Control Panel.I have wireless connection. So Iwillgo to that forum.

Thanks for all your help.Hopefully it can help someone else.

Hi Privett1961,

Please reply with the exact system model of the computer.
May I know the operating system installed on your computer.
Is it a desktop or laptop?

Please share a screenshot of Device Manager.

• Press and hold the Windows key and press 'R' key. This will open the run window
• Type 'devmgmt.msc' without the parenthesis, click on 'Ok'
• This will open the Device Manager window

It seems that the drivers are missing from the computer. You can download and install it from our support site. Click on the link http://dell.to/QjjZDA -> type the service tag of your computer -> choose the operating system -> expand 'Network' and download the drivers.

Please reply if you have any questions.