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July 31st, 2013 20:00
Wireless stopped working after OS install
Due to a hardware problem I had to reinstall the operating system. I am running Windows 7 on an Inspiron 9300. The PC originally had XP on it but has been running Windows 7 for several years and when I attempted to reload the drivers from the OEM disk provided at purchase, I received error messages. The Bluetooth light toggles on and off with the FN + F2 but the WIFI light, which worked before the OS reinstall, no longer comes on. I cannot find the WIFI listed in my network listing. Neither the driver for the Intel Mobile Chipset or the Wireless network drivers will install. I get the message that the OS is different and on one of the install attempts a message that says "OS Section not found in INI file (iProInst.ini)". Are there drivers available for the wireless network card that will work on Windows 7? The original PC configuration shows that an Intel 2200 Wireless Mini PCI card was installed. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
hammsbear99
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August 1st, 2013 14:00
Thanks, Andrew. I downloaded the driver and it did not work at first. However, it ultimately was the one I needed. The I found the Networking forum and the first posting was labeled "Read Me First" by a Rick K. In it he listed steps to take if the OS had to be totally installed from scratch. It listed various drivers and the order they should be installed in. I found four items to reload/re-install from the list he posted and did it in the order suggested. The Quickset would not install as I received a message the "This is not a supported system. Setup cannot complete". The wireless still did not work after installing the network driver (R155386) so I scanned the files that were loaded and got down to C:\Dell\Drivers\R155386\XP\Drivers and found the file DPInst32 (there's also a 64 bit one). This is the driver package installer and after executing it, a series of drivers were installed and the WIFI light initiated. Once I went to my networking set-up and set-up the wireless configuration, everything is now working and I have network access. Thanks again for the replying so promptly and setting me on the correct path.
Roger
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August 1st, 2013 01:00
Hi hammsbear99,
Good day and welcome to the community!
Thanks for reaching out to us and apologies for any inconvenience this has caused you. You can check on this link http://dell.to/12QP7Pr for the most updated drivers that you can use. Please do update the soonest. Let me know how it goes. Glad to assist.
Thanks and Regards,
PudgyOne
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August 1st, 2013 18:00
Roger,
I split off your reply from the Please Read First thread, it was an old forum stickie that was out-dated. There is a newer version that is frequently updated at the top of this forum.
When you installing the operating system, did you install the Dell System Software(if applicable) and the chipset drivers first? If not, the rest of the drivers will fail to install. How to Download and Install Drivers in the Correct Order
Start with the Dell System Software and the chipset drivers and follow the list. The combination of these drivers knows what is attached to each specific model.
Rick
ccpyue
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July 8th, 2019 19:00
I have similar problem. I have an old Dell 700M originally have Windows XP installed. Since XP is not supported, so I tried to install Windows 7 in it. After installation, all the drivers (including the "Intel (R) Pro/Wireless Network Connection Rev. A08") that used to install/work with XP cannot install on my new Windows 7. Could someone tell me where can I download updated drivers for Windows 7 that is installed in a Dell 700M? Thank you.
PS: I have tried the link < http://dell.to/12QP7Pr > but it said it cannot be reached.
shaynev
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June 21st, 2020 05:00
I am having a similar challenge with my dell e6400, the WiFi driver is not istalling saying if can not install on system, this is when I have done the drivers reinstall process in the correct order. can you please help