I have Dell Inspiron 6400. I re-install Windows Xp Pro. I installed all the latest drivers. After I installed "Dell Wireless (US) WLAN Card". it installed the wireless progrma. I can see the wireless monitor.
But when I am tring to enter the monitor or accessing the "Wireless configuration Utility" from the control panel. I am getting a pop-up box with his title: "Wireless configuration". The text of this box is: "Internal configuration is inconsistent. Please restart the machine to resolve the problem".
When I restart winodws it takes 10 miuntes to do so. And the problem is not fixed.
I am using a Dell Inspiron 6400 with WinXP Media Center Edition SP3. I have the same problem with the wireless error, even with the "update". I got my computer from eBay, but it did not come with the disc for Dell Wireless1390 WLAN Mini-card nor the Windows installation CD. Also, it came from Canada, and I live in the US. I would like to keep my stuff without having to format and settle with a Vista version.
EDIT: Thanks to tomicjr for finding a solution to this problem. It may be a hassle, but hey it works.
The following registry key will enable the opening of the utility, but must be reset after every boot:
The registry keys are folders in the registry on the left column of the editor.
First, click on "Run..." in the Start Menu, then type "regedit".
Second, go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Broadcom > 802.11.
Next, right click under the values, not the keys. Click on New > DWORD Value.
Then name the value "IsJustInstalled". Double click on the value and type 1 in the Value Data box. Hit OK. Make sure it is still highlighted.
Finally, in the File menu, click "Export..." In the Export window Name it any name, but I prefer to name it "Enable Wireless". Save it wherever you can remember! Since this resets itself every time your computer reboots, in order to save your own sanity, you can just double-click on that registry file and confirm. This is easier than having to go through Registry Editor every time it reboots.
Hi! Well, it worked before. And thanks for your help. Im having all types of issues with my inspiron. But even when I follow these steps it still is telling me the configuration is inconsistent. Any clue on why? Worked before then happened again and no go on the steps. Thanks for ytour help!
eladdali
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Posted April 25th, 2009 13:00
Hi,
there are some Dell - Drivers.
What driver to download?
Dell Wireless (US) WLAN Card?
Dell Wireless 1490 Dual-Band WLAN MiniCard?
thanks