Wireless network adapter is not installed and configured

I have recently re installed windows vista for my laptop dell inspiron 1545. I am not able to connect to wireless internet, it says that the wireless network adapter is not installed and configured. How do I install it and where can I get the wireless network adapter. I have a cd or anything for it. Thank you

You can get in trouble with your device drivers, firmware and/or software.  Go to the Device Manager by going to start / find and type Device Manager and enter and then double-click on the program icon that appears.  Check each device to a red x, yellow! or white?  These identify devices with problems probably (drivers, but also of conflict or something else).  Click on each for more details and troubleshooting tips.  If you need to get drivers (and you shouldget from Dell for the wireless adapter at all you have time to do - they can help way beyond simply solve this problem), let the computer dealer or the manufacturer of the device (NOT of Microsoft Updates).  In fact, you must disable automatic updates in Windows Update driver as follows:http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista/. Follow these steps to get the drivers: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht/driverdlmfgr.htm.  Once you have the drivers, you can install them via the Manager device as follows:http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-device-manager-install-driver.html. > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/244617.

The adapter is inside the laptop.  You don't need to do something with it to install it.  Install the drivers, firmware or software for it and your version of Vista from Dell (all that apply) "install".  You must then go to start / Control Panel / Network and sharing Center and configure the adapter with the appropriate parameters and to establish the appropriate network connections.  This will take place in settings required by your ISP, and maybe your router or modem (so you may need to contact them if you don't know the settings).

Here are the procedures for Vista with Windows7 network layout that can help:http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Windows-7-Understanding-Network-Administration-Configuration.html.

Here is another article on home networks (with several links to related articles which must all be considered - as well as others, you will find in the related articles) to help you better understand the home networks: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Setting-up-a-home-network.  If it's for Vista, much of it applies to Windows7 (although there may be some differences that should be addressed in the previous article).

Here is an article on the networking of the different versions of Windows:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows.

Here is a tutorial on how to set up a home network (including a wireless)-click on additional links for more information that may be helpful:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Setting-up-a-home-network.

Here is an article on troubleshooting network connections wireless (with links):http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Troubleshoot-network-connection-problems.

Here's a long guide on wireless internet connections in Vista:http://www.techwarelabs.com/guides/misc_mod/vistaconnection/.

Here is an article on how to set up wireless internet in Vista:http://www.clpgh.org/usingthelibrary/technology/wireless/WindowsVista.pdf.

As I am unsure of your Setup, I've included several items that can help depending on how you are setup.

I hope this helps.

Good luck!

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