I upgraded to XP, but I don't know how to install these drivers! - GoFuckYourself.com

Wolfy · 11-03-2008, 01:30 AM

help!

I bought a laptop - Dell Inspiron 1721. It came with Vista on it, which was slow as fuck on that machine.

So I wiped it off and installed XP, but now I don't have a working network card, bluetooth, etc.

The drivers are all here, but I don't understand how to install them. How do I do this?!

For example, in the "1394 Net Adapter" folder, there is one file - net1394.inf

How do I use this file to make my net adapter work?

moneybiz · 11-03-2008, 01:33 AM

there should be an install exe

XX_RydeR · 11-03-2008, 01:35 AM

So you downgraded to XP.

Hit me up on icq i'll help guide you through it if you like.

632-81-94

XX_RydeR · 11-03-2008, 01:38 AM

Dropped you a message on icq, but you're offline.

I will be online for another hour, feel free to hit me up.

Wolfy · 11-03-2008, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XX_RydeR

So you downgraded to XP.

Hit me up on icq i'll help guide you through it if you like.

632-81-94

If the new OS works better, I'd consider it an upgrade. :D

I'd hit you up on ICQ but I have to be at the office shortly.... if you download that file, you'll see there is no exe.

http://1.bigfilehost.com/en/file/371...ivers-zip.html

u-Bob · 11-03-2008, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfy

For example, in the "1394 Net Adapter" folder, there is one file - net1394.inf

right click -> install...

or right click on "my computer" - > properties -> hardware -> device manager ->....

SilentKnight · 11-03-2008, 07:33 AM

I chuckled when I saw "upgraded to XP". Its sad, but going retro from Vista back to XP actually would be an upgrade.

Tat2Jr · 11-03-2008, 07:36 AM

My "upgrade" from Vista to XP was almost as good as my upgrade from 98 to XP. Sad, but true.

GPS · 11-03-2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfy

help!

I bought a laptop - Dell Inspiron 1721. It came with Vista on it, which was slow as fuck on that machine.

So I wiped it off and installed XP, but now I don't have a working network card, bluetooth, etc.

The drivers are all here, but I don't understand how to install them. How do I do this?!

For example, in the "1394 Net Adapter" folder, there is one file - net1394.inf

How do I use this file to make my net adapter work?

I downgraded my friends 1721 last week.

Those drivers work expect the audio driver..

The audio driver u need u can find it at Gateway's website.

Post ur icq and I can give u a hand... I just did it last week to the same laptop.

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 11-03-2008, 08:54 AM

Bump for you wolfy

Sosa · 11-03-2008, 08:55 AM

Easy work, let me know if you still need help

Wolfy · 11-03-2008, 08:57 AM

crap, I should have brought the laptop in to the office with me - I'll bump this thread when I'm home tonight, thanks guys!

Wolfy · 11-03-2008, 08:39 PM

I'm not sure if the "right click>install" technique is going to solve all of my problems, but that's what I'm doing right now!

169-334-379 if you've got a quick fix for me, thanks!

seeric · 11-03-2008, 08:40 PM

just get the lan driver on a disk, then once you have internet access its all a breeze from there.

i use this site for all that shit. www.driveragent.com

Wolfy · 11-04-2008, 07:32 AM

Which one is the lan driver?

I brought the laptop today, if anyone can help me out here I'd appreciate it!

(Can't remember my ICQ password, my yahoo is "[email protected])

raymor · 11-04-2008, 01:00 PM

Is the network card wireless? I bought a laptop with a wireless card brand
new and couldn't get the wireless to work using the facotry installed XP, even
after a couple of days of trying. I was somewhat surprised when the wireless
"just worked" under Linux, apparently automatically using the right driver
from the OS install disk.

Wolfy · 11-04-2008, 02:32 PM

Wireless?

Well, it has built in bluetooth - I think so. Here's more specs: http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/dell...tag=mncol;psum

papill0n · 11-04-2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by u-Bob

or right click on "my computer" - > properties -> hardware -> device manager ->....

this is what you need to do

choose the items with the yellow exclamation marks and then navigate to the corresponding driver you have saved

munki · 11-04-2008, 02:42 PM

I'm surprised Dell didn't have XP drivers for ya...

Daniel-CG · 11-04-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfy

help!

I bought a laptop - Dell Inspiron 1721. It came with Vista on it, which was slow as fuck on that machine.

...................

For example, in the "1394 Net Adapter" folder, there is one file - net1394.inf

How do I use this file to make my net adapter work?

Right click on my computer > manage

Then click on device manager, you should see Ethernet Controler with question mark next to it (under Others), right click on it, select Update Drivers, then select the location where net1394.inf is, click next and that's it, enjoy.

Wolfy · 11-05-2008, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by munki

I'm surprised Dell didn't have XP drivers for ya...

Dell is refusing to support any type of XP action on this model. If I had known that, I would have bought a different laptop!

Anywho - I got the internet now, ethernet adapter is working.

Not sure how to get bluetooth working yet, I right click > installed the bluetooth drivers, but no results.

Wolfy · 11-20-2008, 08:31 AM

bump for some help - I can't get the bluetooth working.

The Truth Hurts · 11-20-2008, 09:11 AM

this looks like its the xp driver for the same bluetooth setup that comes in your laptop...

http://support.dell.com/support/down...ileid =169465

andy83 · 11-20-2008, 09:24 AM

good luck, and yeah i upgraded my friend's laptop to xp too.. lol. seriously, vista really sux, but i'm on my office comp and cant change it :P

Violetta · 11-20-2008, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RageCash-Ben

this is what you need to do

choose the items with the yellow exclamation marks and then navigate to the corresponding driver you have saved

what he said! Google the driver names and see what they are for if you dont know!

Wolfy · 11-20-2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Truth Hurts

this looks like its the xp driver for the same bluetooth setup that comes in your laptop...

http://support.dell.com/support/down...ileid =169465

That got me on the right track, I had to install the patch as well. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockatansky

what he said! Google the driver names and see what they are for if you dont know!

Sure, there's only 70+ drivers in that file I linked to earlier.

HorseShit · 11-20-2008, 11:34 AM

whatever happened with your gf that was cheating on you?

d-null · 11-20-2008, 11:45 AM

slightly off topic, but I noticed that Frys Electronics is selling full version windows XP home oem for $69

perfect for upgrading vista laptops to XP

Wolfy · 11-20-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdavis

whatever happened with your gf that was cheating on you?

She's still doing it, of course. Thanks for caring. :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by d-null

slightly off topic, but I noticed that Frys Electronics is selling full version windows XP home oem for $69

perfect for upgrading vista laptops to XP

The problem is getting all of the components to work on this computer, I've got Windows XP installed just fine.

At the moment I can't get the wireless internet to come on, but I've got the bluetooth services installed. Grrrr.

uno · 11-20-2008, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by u-Bob

right click -> install...

or right click on "my computer" - > properties -> hardware -> device manager ->....

You beat me to it.

Wolfy · 11-20-2008, 12:38 PM

http://download.ricobon.ro/Drivers/Dell_Inspiron_1721/

Hopefully these will get me running

Wolfy · 11-20-2008, 01:48 PM

Ahhhh.... life is good.

11-03-2008, 01:30 AM	#1
Wolfy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,574	I upgraded to XP, but I don't know how to install these drivers! help! I bought a laptop - Dell Inspiron 1721. It came with Vista on it, which was slow as fuck on that machine. So I wiped it off and installed XP, but now I don't have a working network card, bluetooth, etc. The drivers are all here, but I don't understand how to install them. How do I do this?! For example, in the "1394 Net Adapter" folder, there is one file - net1394.inf How do I use this file to make my net adapter work?

11-03-2008, 01:35 AM	#3
XX_RydeR Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Australia. Posts: 2,151	So you downgraded to XP. Hit me up on icq i'll help guide you through it if you like. 632-81-94 __________________ You Dun Goofed!

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raymor Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,745	Is the network card wireless? I bought a laptop with a wireless card brand new and couldn't get the wireless to work using the facotry installed XP, even after a couple of days of trying. I was somewhat surprised when the wireless "just worked" under Linux, apparently automatically using the right driver from the OS install disk. __________________ For historical display only. This information is not current: support@bettercgi.com ICQ 7208627 Strongbox - The next generation in site security Throttlebox - The next generation in bandwidth control Clonebox - Backup and disaster recovery on steroids

11-03-2008, 01:33 AM	#2
moneybiz So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,391	there should be an install exe

11-03-2008, 07:33 AM	#7
SilentKnight Megan Fox's fluffer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: shooting pool in Elysium Posts: 24,818	I chuckled when I saw "upgraded to XP". Its sad, but going retro from Vista back to XP actually would be an upgrade.

11-03-2008, 08:54 AM	#10
Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE MOBILE PORN: IMOBILEPORN Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tinseltown NL Posts: 16,502	Bump for you wolfy

11-03-2008, 08:55 AM	#11
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	Easy work, let me know if you still need help

11-03-2008, 08:57 AM	#12
Wolfy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,574	crap, I should have brought the laptop in to the office with me - I'll bump this thread when I'm home tonight, thanks guys!

11-03-2008, 08:39 PM	#13
Wolfy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,574	I'm not sure if the "right click>install" technique is going to solve all of my problems, but that's what I'm doing right now! 169-334-379 if you've got a quick fix for me, thanks!

11-03-2008, 08:40 PM	#14
seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	just get the lan driver on a disk, then once you have internet access its all a breeze from there. i use this site for all that shit. www.driveragent.com

11-04-2008, 07:32 AM	#15
Wolfy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,574	Which one is the lan driver? I brought the laptop today, if anyone can help me out here I'd appreciate it! (Can't remember my ICQ password, my yahoo is "[email protected])

11-04-2008, 02:32 PM	#17
Wolfy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,574	Wireless? Well, it has built in bluetooth - I think so. Here's more specs: http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/dell...tag=mncol;psum

11-04-2008, 02:42 PM	#19
munki Do Fun Shit. Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OC Posts: 13,393	I'm surprised Dell didn't have XP drivers for ya... __________________ “I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.” -Oscar Wilde

11-20-2008, 08:31 AM	#22
Wolfy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,574	bump for some help - I can't get the bluetooth working.

11-20-2008, 09:11 AM	#23
The Truth Hurts Zph7YXfjMhg Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In Your Skull Posts: 15,348	this looks like its the xp driver for the same bluetooth setup that comes in your laptop... http://support.dell.com/support/down...ileid =169465

11-20-2008, 09:24 AM	#24
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d-null . . . Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 13,724	slightly off topic, but I noticed that Frys Electronics is selling full version windows XP home oem for $69 perfect for upgrading vista laptops to XP __________________ __________________ Looking for a custom TUBE SCRIPT that supports massive traffic, load balancing, billing support, and h264 encoding? Hit up Konrad! Looking for designs for your websites or custom tubesite design? Hit up Zuzana Designs Check out the #1 WordPress SEO Plugin: CyberSEO Suite

11-20-2008, 12:38 PM	#31
Wolfy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,574	http://download.ricobon.ro/Drivers/Dell_Inspiron_1721/ Hopefully these will get me running

11-20-2008, 01:48 PM	#32
Wolfy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,574	Ahhhh.... life is good.