unable to communicate with device driver

I've reinstalled xp pro and all of the drivers, etc. that were needed that came on the reinstall cd. I have a long range wireless card in the pc card slot that when booting the laptop, it lights up as it should. When it's fully booted the light on the card goes out and stays out. However the wireless icon is on the taskbar with the X through it. I have installed the software for the card and when looking at it, it gives the following msg: "unable to communicate with device driver". I've unistalled the software and the wireless card and reinstalled and same problem. Sometimes, if I close the display on the laptop for a couple of mins. and reopen it, the card will activate and I will have a connection. If I reboot or start cold, I have the same old problem. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks.