I have just reinstalled windows xp home on my desktop, now it will not connect to the internet because it says it cannot detect wired or wireless network cards installed. I use a home network and the other computers are fine. how did I lose these cards and can I get them back. Thank you for your help
Roy
How-To Geek Forums / Windows XP
Cannot detect wired or wireless cards
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1ydoctor1, you will have to use another computer and go to the manufacture's site (Dell, HP) in the support area to download all the drivers you need. As LH mentioned, your missing drivers will be shown in the device manager. Usually audio, video and networking drivers are needed at least.
PS> do not download third party drivers. This can be dangerous, virus prone, unsupported and unstable. Reason I mention that, If you search google for drivers you will see many sites that will try to sell you tools and drivers. Only use the ones from the manufacture.
check the type and model of your wireless card ...
use other pc connected to the internet , download the right driver for it (windows xp home edtition) then try to install it on your pc.
Check if you have the CD for that wireless card from the manufacturer , if yes , the driver should be located on it.
if you have another partition , try to see if there is a folder called drivers or something like that , sometimes the ones who sells you the PC leave a copy of the drivers on your hard disk on a second partition...
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