Help did a clean reinstall now Network adapter wont show!

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hisbeauty4ashes

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Hi I just recently had to clean the hard drive do to a virus that wiped out my friends computer. So I did a clean install and then tried to download the drivers but the cd just opened it up to a weird page where it had a drop down window on the left and then you click like drivers or install and of course it was a 32bit and then you can go to the top and hit that as well but no where to install it. I mean it is crazy!:confused:

I know the Network adapter was working before I did the clean install because we were able to get the computer to work enough to use the internet.

My friend has a Dell Vostro 400 Mini Tower with Vista Home Basic windows.

Can anyone help me with this????

Oh I hope there is a resolve.:(

Thanks
 

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My Computer

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Okay this may sound funny, but how do I download them all? It seems like you have to do them one at a time. Which driver should I download for the Network adapter?

Thanks
 

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I cant do it for you. Use section 4 from the link that I gave you, information is needed. Insert required information and all drivers will be shown. They should give the type of driver, too; pick network
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
I was not being "flip" I seriously meant that I could not or I would. I truly want to be the best help possible.
 

My Computer

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Oh you are, thanks so much...:)

I will be heading over to my friends house where I have been working on this, and see how I can do as far as getting it downloaded.:confused:

HA HA will get back to you.

Thanks again:geek:
 

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Help okay another silly question but how the heck do I install the downloads to my flash drive? I downloaded into download then put in on flash drive and I put it into the computer but it said all components are not there.
 

My Computer

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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
I did all that but am having issue where it says download files missing requirements. This is so frustrating. It keeps saying go to downloads and download a file I hit the download button. and ughhhhhh!
 

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Based upon what you have told me, I really have no answer.
I dont know whats missing and dont know whats causing the error.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Yea I have it up and running. I am so excited guys I did it!!
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I do have another question, "the visual shows up like it needs to be fixed or something." I am wondering which drive that is, and if, I too need to download that drive. Any ideas?
 

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That sounds like a graphics driver. You should go to the website of the graphics card manufacturer and download the most current.
You may want to use Speccy to find out a lot of information about your computer
http://www.piriform.com/speccy
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Okay now I keep getting this thing that comes up with Norton about high performance disc usage what the heck does that mean? I think windows has that issue but do you know what that means?
 

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Yes, it means one or more of your software is using more than its fair share of resources. Go to the bottom task bar, right click>start task manager>Look at the process tab. The look at CPU and memory
click on the top of each column. The high users will be on top. You can see what is taking all of your resources.
If the low numbers are at the top of the column , click again so high are on top
Be sure to click show process from all users.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Okay when I see her I will see if I can do that. I did that on my personal laptop and I was not sure except I hit something and the high ones finally went on the top. How do you get rid of what uses all the resources or do you?
 

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We have to see what it is. It may be normal usage and necessary.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
hisbeauty4ashes said:
Hi I just recently had to clean the hard drive do to a virus that wiped out my friends computer. So I did a clean install and then tried to download the drivers but the cd just opened it up to a weird page where it had a drop down window on the left and then you click like drivers or install and of course it was a 32bit and then you can go to the top and hit that as well but no where to install it. I mean it is crazy!:confused:

I know the Network adapter was working before I did the clean install because we were able to get the computer to work enough to use the internet.

My friend has a Dell Vostro 400 Mini Tower with Vista Home Basic windows.

Can anyone help me with this????

Oh I hope there is a resolve.:(

Thanks
Click to expand...
Do you know the make and model of the network adapter? Also when you go into Control Panel/Device Manager. Do you see any hardware which you computer doesn't know?
If you don't know which network adapter you have then look up the specs for your computer. Maybe this can help? http://arf.berkeley.edu/webfm_send/195
If you know the type and model then type into google or dell website to find the driver. I am not sure if the drivers install automatically if not then go to control panel and find device manager. Go to one your computer doesn't know and right click. Go to proproties and select up date driver. Then the wizard should start. Select "find on my computer" Then find the driver on your computer. (I suggest putting it on your desktop since it will save you looking all over for it.) I hope this helps
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Espire 7730ZG
    CPU
    Intel Pentium Dual CPU T3400 @2.16GHz
    Memory
    1T
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 9300M GS
    Hard Drives
    C:\ D:\
    Mouse
    Trust
hisbeauty4ashes said:
Okay when I see her I will see if I can do that. I did that on my personal laptop and I was not sure except I hit something and the high ones finally went on the top. How do you get rid of what uses all the resources or do you?
Click to expand...

Can you give us a screen shot? Then maybe we can see what has the high usage and if it is normal.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Espire 7730ZG
    CPU
    Intel Pentium Dual CPU T3400 @2.16GHz
    Memory
    1T
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 9300M GS
    Hard Drives
    C:\ D:\
    Mouse
    Trust
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