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    What wireless adapter driver do I need?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by mickapoo, Oct 26, 2012.

  1. mickapoo

    mickapoo Newbie

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    I have an HP Pavilion g series (g6-1150us, I believe), running Windows 7 Home premium.

    I had to reformat my hard drive, and now my internet connection is not working. I got on the phone with my internet provider and Linksys, both say that it is a problem with my laptop. Linksys stated that the driver for my wireless adapter may not be installed. How do I find out if it is indeed installed, and if it isn't, how do I know what driver to download? I checked the HP website for my particular product but they list several drivers and I'm not sure which one I need.

    Thank you in advance!
     
    mickapoo, Oct 26, 2012
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  2. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    Check the Device Manager for devices marked with an exclamation mark.
     
    downloads, Oct 26, 2012
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    Jarhead 恋の♡アカサタナ

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    Agreed with Downloads. Easiest way to update drivers is to check Device Manager and let that handle the installation.
     
    Jarhead, Oct 31, 2012
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