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November 23rd, 2012 13:00

MIssing my network controller driver after re-installed windows 7

Hi, I hope someone can find a solution to this problem, I have to re-installed windows 7 on my DELL Xps 17 due to a problem with Mcafee Software. Thinking that I would resolve one problem I end up with another one bigger than the first one, so know I am missing my network controller driver which I can not find any ware. That is the only drive that I need for my wireless to work, and I am going a bit mad here try to find a solution, Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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May 16th, 2013 15:00

yea i did and it was downloaded and it didnt show any errors the only one i need now is network controller

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May 17th, 2013 19:00

hey i have the same problem my laptop is inpiron n5110 windows 7 32-bit. please help me

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May 18th, 2013 15:00

Hi gilbertooo,

You may download the wireless driver for your computer from link:  http://dell.to/10VHoOd 

In case you get any error while installation of driver, please share the exact error message and screen shot of same. 

@ felito14: Do you get yellow exclamation mark in 'Device Manager'? If yes, please share the device with yellow exclamation mark. If you need assistance with wireless driver installation, You may private message me the service tag of your computer. 

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.

I am sending you a private message as well. Click on “Inbox” to respond to the message and provide system’s Service Tag and contact details so I may access your system records and check for further course of action. You could also click on Start Conversation to send a private message.

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May 19th, 2013 17:00

it doesnt show any errors but what im going to do is to fromat the computer again and try everything again

May 20th, 2013 09:00

Thanks to all for the help.  Got sick of trying to fix it and took it somewhere to get fixed.  Cost me $55.  It was something to do with the manufacturer of the driver and it wasn't dell.  Pretty easy fix for someone who knows what they are doing I guess.

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May 21st, 2013 13:00

Hi peterson9934,

I am glad that the issue is resolved.

Please feel free to get in touch in case you have any further questions.

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May 21st, 2013 13:00

Hi gilbertooo,

Did you try installing the driver from the link above?

If you are not able to install the driver on your computer, you may download the set up file > right click and run as administrator > Extract the driver and make a note of the path where the drivers are extracted.

Usually the drivers are extracted to C:Dell/drivers/ 

Navigate to the folder where the driver is extracted and then right click the set up file. Select 'Run as an Administrator' and see if it works.

In case you are trying to re-install operating system, ensure to back up all the data from computer as this step leads to complete data loss. For detailed steps on operating system re-installation, you may refer to link: http://dell.to/ZDfMyt 

Once the operating system is re-installed, you may download and install the drivers on your computer. You may download the drivers from the link: http://dell.to/10ksYYf

To know more about the installation of drivers in correct order, you may refer to link:http://dell.to/12oPjsc

Hope this helps.

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May 21st, 2013 21:00

dear i have many problem with driver as below :

   - network controller

  - ethernet controller

  - pic controller

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May 24th, 2013 14:00

Hi tolasrun,

It appears that Wireless card, Ethernet card and Chipset drivers are missing. Please share the system model and operating system (64bit or 32bit) installed. I'll check for the correct set of drivers for you.

Please reply with the information.

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May 26th, 2013 00:00

it work thanks

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May 29th, 2013 12:00

Hi gilbertooo,

I am glad that the issue is resolved.

Please feel free to get in touch in case you have any further questions. I'll be glad to assist.

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June 4th, 2013 20:00

Hi Nikhil,

I have the same problem too...reinstalled Windows 7 and drivers are lost.

Here's the details:

Dell Vostro 2520

Network Controller

PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4365&SUBSYS_00161028&REV_01

PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4365&SUBSYS_00161028

PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4365&CC_028000

PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4365&CC_0280

PCI Simple Communications Controller

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1E3A&SUBSYS_05581028&REV_04

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1E3A&SUBSYS_05581028

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1E3A&CC_078000

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1E3A&CC_0780

SM Bus Controller

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1E22&SUBSYS_05581028&REV_04

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1E22&SUBSYS_05581028

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1E22&CC_0C0500

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1E22&CC_0C05

please advise.

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June 5th, 2013 06:00

Hi Tiruvenganna,

It appears that the Chipset and the Wireless drivers are missing. Please install the below mentioned drivers and share the results:

Intel Chipset Driver: http://dell.to/16JIPch

Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader Driver: http://dell.to/19Il5nu

Dell Wi-Fi + BT Driver: http://dell.to/13l3D4O

Hope this helps. Please reply with the results.

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June 5th, 2013 13:00

Dear sir,

I have a laptop of DELL ..Model No. 3521-9878 (Inspiron 3521), Dell service  tag :GHTJ8W1..I am facing problem in wifi, And I tried to install the Network controller as given by you and failed do so.. please suggest.

Thanks

kishore kumar kagitha

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June 6th, 2013 05:00

Hi Kishore,

I understand that you tried the steps which I shared in my last response, the reason it failed is because the drivers shared are for Dell 1704 Wireless Card and your system is shipped with Dell 1703 Wireless Card. Please share the operating system installed and also a screenshot of Device Manager with Network Adapters and Other Devices expanded. Here are the steps:

  • Press the key combination Windows Logo key + R key to open Run dialog box.
  • Type in devmgmt.msc and click OK.
  • The Device Manager windows will appear.
  • Click on the sign next to Network Adapters and Other Devices to expand it.

Please reply with the information, will take it further from there. Also, please remove the service tag from public view for security reasons.

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