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    Service Pack 3 killed my wireless :(

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Draxxus, Jul 23, 2008.

  1. Draxxus

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    Ok...so i just tried to install XP SP3 and the install failed..(go figure)...well anyways...i restarted my PC in order to try again and when everything came back up...i was missing my wireless card..the driver is missing and the PC doesnt see the card as "new hardware" or whatever?

    already put a post in the HP forum...running on a HP 6305US laptop with XP...but they havent helped out any...

    any help would be great, thanks :D
     
    Draxxus, Jul 23, 2008
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  2. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    The main reason for the failure is due to driver incompatibilities.

    That's why I always recommend people install a new service pack after a fresh reformat and then install their drivers.

    Anyways, what wireless adapter is it? If your notebook distributor doesn't have an up-to-date one, then try the manufacturer (ex: Intel, Broadcom).
     
    ScifiMike12, Jul 23, 2008
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  3. deeastman

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    Perform a System Restore to a point in time when all was working well. Probably the point just before your SP3 install. I had to do the same with a video problem.

    Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore

    You can also get to System Restore from:

    Start>Help and Support and from the Pick a Task catagory, System Restore
     
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    miner, Jul 23, 2008
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  5. Draxxus

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    i did a restore and it is still not working...i know the restore worked cause i have all sorts of things i had deleted/dont use anymore...

    very odd...
     
    Draxxus, Jul 23, 2008
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  6. Draxxus

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    U say to "remove" SP3, i thought when the install failed it auto-unistalled itself?

    if thats not the case maybe u could point me in the direction of where to unistalled said file/file fragments or what not?

    thanks for all the help btw guys!
     
    Draxxus, Jul 23, 2008
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  7. Draxxus

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    CASE CLOSED!!

    I have NO IDEA what i did...but i have tried a few other tricks...worked for Geek Squad for 2 years so i have some fun toys...but ya...everything is A-OK now!

    Thanks for all the help!!
     
    Draxxus, Jul 24, 2008
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    Yeah this sucks big time, just got it through auto update on my fujitsu 7010. I now can't access any admin accounts and my system restore is out of reach. my accounts are all limited now and all my pst files are trashed. i can't get my emails on my laptop.
    Mac is starting to look good after all.
     
    acad, Feb 23, 2009
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    You just got it through auto update, where yeah been?
     
    Hiker, Feb 24, 2009
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    Hiding! I didn't trust Billy Gates to get it right and thought that maybe they will have fixed most of the bugs by now so I allowed it through. BIG MISTAKE.
     
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