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October 17th, 2005 12:00
Wireless card is not recognized
I have re-installed WIN XP from original Cd's and the Linksys wireless card (PCMCIA) will not work. Hardware properties show the card is installed but a "Code 12" error shows up, indicating that I do not have enough resources avaialble. Ethernet connection on computer does not work either. With cable plugged into the laptop, the network shows that "Network cable unplugged". I have checked network cable and it is fully functional. Any suggestions?
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volcano11
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October 17th, 2005 14:00
You don't say which model computer you have or which version of Windows you are running, critical information whenever you post a question on these forums. If your model is one that came out within the last 2 years or so and if you are running Windows XP, did you install the chipset drivers before attempting to install drivers for any other device?
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October 17th, 2005 15:00
Try installing the chipset drivers now, then try installing the drivers for the other devices. After the chipset drivers, the order of installation doesn't matter.
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phannigan
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October 17th, 2005 15:00
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October 17th, 2005 15:00
I am not sure the order of installation of the various drivers. Best if I try it again. Would you suggest that I reformat and install OS then add chip set drivers - or can i reinstall the chipset drivers and then reboot?
phannigan
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October 17th, 2005 23:00
1. Reinstalled the chipset drivers as instructed, rebooted the laptop - no success.
2. Reformatted the hard drive, reinstalled WIN XP, loaded chipset drivers and then rebooted.
Same problem - Code 12.
Loaded Broadcom ethernet drivers and the ethernet port on the laptop is not working either.
I tried installing Linksys wireless card as well as the D-Link PCMCIA Ethenet card with the same results. Each item will show up on Device Manager when inserted but "yellow" exclamation indicates Code 12.
Any other suggestions? Could it possibly be a motherboard problem? Thanks again.
Paul
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October 18th, 2005 16:00
If you are using a cable or DSL modem, you will have to turn them off (as well as your router or hubs) and let them reset before they will recognize the changes you have made on your computers. I usually leave mine off for about 5 minutes then turn them back on. Also, turn off your computers and do not start them back up until your modem/routers etc have restarted. By doing this, the modem/routers will rescan your computer(s) and discover the changes that you have made. Failure to do this will result in what you have now... it says network cable unplugged because the modem/router is looking for something that is no longer valid.
I hope this helps.
Jerodo