Wireless Adapter, Can't be found... please help A.S.A.P.

Kneelingshadow · 06-14-2008, 03:57 PM

Ok, so I just recently reinstalled windows xp on a Toshiba Satelite Sa-1063, which is it's origional O.S. Now the Wireless network adapter isn't being found and I keep getting this Message from intel telling me "Adapter Problem, driver not installed." But I can not locate the correct driver for this adapter, I have installed probably 100 of them from the Toshiba Support site. None of them solved the problem. And it's not even llisted in the Device manager. I have had this problem with it once before but I had a friend of mine fix it, I don't know how he did it and he's our of reach to me right now. And that's why I'm here. So if anyone hase any suggestions I'm open, and I would really appreciate it.

Thank's in advanced.
David

**TriggerFinger** · 06-14-2008, 04:01 PM

what wifi card are you using?

also please post EXACT model of laptop, i cannot seem find SA-1063 anywhere in Toshiba Support website.

Kneelingshadow · 06-14-2008, 04:05 PM

That's part of the problem... I don't know. And I don't exactly know how to find that out since it's not listed on my pc. . . Anywhere internal or external. . . Toshiba didn't even mention, at least not that I could find.

**TriggerFinger** · 06-14-2008, 04:09 PM

just curious, is it even listed in Device Manager (but with yellow marks)?

Kneelingshadow · 06-14-2008, 04:16 PM

nope, dosent mention a wireless adapter...

**TriggerFinger** · 06-14-2008, 04:18 PM

did you check if you have a wifi card installed?

Kneelingshadow · 06-14-2008, 04:24 PM

No, but wouldn't it be listed in the Device manager just with a yellow question mark if it was installed. I'm assuming it isn't installed, since it wasn't the origional xp instalation disk that comes with most pc's. I bought the software from a retailer. But I don't know how I would go about installing it with out knowing what kind it is, or a disk.

**TriggerFinger** · 06-14-2008, 04:27 PM

i mean you do not see it in Device Manager (even with yellow marks), right? but have you checked in your laptop if you have the card attached?

Kneelingshadow · 06-14-2008, 04:31 PM

Right, i know i have one, it was built into the pc. but no, not even with yellow marks

**TriggerFinger** · 06-14-2008, 04:35 PM

OK so you know you have one but the messages you see tell you that you do not have one. the best way to settle this is for you to check in the laptop if you really have one, because if you do you may need to reseat or replace it as it is not recognized.

the best way to do this is to use your model's service manual so you can locate the wifi card and have the instructions on how to remove/replace it.

EDIT:
AFAIK, WiFi cards ARE not built-in the motherboard. - they can be replaced/removed. but best if you ask Toshiba (i still can't find the model of laptop in their support website SA-1063 does not seem to exist).

Kneelingshadow · 06-14-2008, 05:35 PM

oops sorry I mistyped the model number its a55-S1063 And maybe if I just remove it and put it back it will pick it up....I guess I'll try that.

**TriggerFinger** · 06-14-2008, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kneelingshadow

oops sorry I mistyped the model number its a55-S1063 And maybe if I just remove it and put it back it will pick it up....I guess I'll try that. -- yup, if the WiFi card is still in working order it might work after a reseat.

as per your model, Toshiba website shows 2 drivers (intel and atheros). try each one after you do a reseat. if reseating the card still ends in not being recognized in Windows Device Manager, test the card in another laptop or get hold of another WiFi card (a known working card) and try it on your laptop (you may need drivers for the replacement card, so be sure you know what card you are putting in as a replacement).

Toshiba support/drivers webpage for your model: http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/t...ceghdgngdgmm.0

Kneelingshadow · 06-14-2008, 09:44 PM

OK, removeing the adapter and reinstalling the drivers ect.... still shows up the same error message on startup. "Driver not installed" in that stupid little bubble window... Idk... I have been trying everything for the last few weeks to get this resolved.... I'm about to just give up and admit defeat on this one...but if you got anymore ideas feel free to shoot them to me, or even Email them to me.
Thanks
Kneelingshadow@gmail.com

**TriggerFinger** · 06-14-2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kneelingshadow

OK, removeing the adapter and reinstalling the drivers ect.... still shows up the same error message on startup. "Driver not installed" in that stupid little bubble window... Idk... I have been trying everything for the last few weeks to get this resolved.... I'm about to just give up and admit defeat on this one...but if you got anymore ideas feel free to shoot them to me, or even Email them to me.
Thanks
Kneelingshadow@gmail.com

so you removed the card and placed it back in the socket but it is still not recognized? may be the card dead. get another one. btw, since you reseated the card, what brand of WiFi card is it (Intel or Atheros)?

Kneelingshadow · 06-15-2008, 04:44 PM

Atheros and i cant cant afford another card a.t.m. my daughter was just born. . . extra money is going to that right now

06-14-2008, 03:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kneelingshadow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8 OS: Vista, and Xp	Wireless Adapter, Can't be found... please help A.S.A.P. Ok, so I just recently reinstalled windows xp on a Toshiba Satelite Sa-1063, which is it's origional O.S. Now the Wireless network adapter isn't being found and I keep getting this Message from intel telling me "Adapter Problem, driver not installed." But I can not locate the correct driver for this adapter, I have installed probably 100 of them from the Toshiba Support site. None of them solved the problem. And it's not even llisted in the Device manager. I have had this problem with it once before but I had a friend of mine fix it, I don't know how he did it and he's our of reach to me right now. And that's why I'm here. So if anyone hase any suggestions I'm open, and I would really appreciate it. Thank's in advanced. David

06-14-2008, 04:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,853 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Wireless Adapter, Can't be found... please help A.S.A.P. what wifi card are you using? also please post EXACT model of laptop, i cannot seem find SA-1063 anywhere in Toshiba Support website. __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE Last edited by TriggerFinger; 06-14-2008 at 04:07 PM.

06-14-2008, 04:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kneelingshadow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8 OS: Vista, and Xp	Re: Wireless Adapter, Can't be found... please help A.S.A.P. That's part of the problem... I don't know. And I don't exactly know how to find that out since it's not listed on my pc. . . Anywhere internal or external. . . Toshiba didn't even mention, at least not that I could find.

06-14-2008, 04:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,853 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Wireless Adapter, Can't be found... please help A.S.A.P. just curious, is it even listed in Device Manager (but with yellow marks)? __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

06-14-2008, 04:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kneelingshadow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8 OS: Vista, and Xp	Re: Wireless Adapter, Can't be found... please help A.S.A.P. nope, dosent mention a wireless adapter...

06-14-2008, 04:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,853 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Wireless Adapter, Can't be found... please help A.S.A.P. did you check if you have a wifi card installed? __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE Last edited by TriggerFinger; 06-14-2008 at 04:19 PM.

06-14-2008, 04:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kneelingshadow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8 OS: Vista, and Xp	Re: Wireless Adapter, Can't be found... please help A.S.A.P. No, but wouldn't it be listed in the Device manager just with a yellow question mark if it was installed. I'm assuming it isn't installed, since it wasn't the origional xp instalation disk that comes with most pc's. I bought the software from a retailer. But I don't know how I would go about installing it with out knowing what kind it is, or a disk.

06-14-2008, 04:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,853 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Wireless Adapter, Can't be found... please help A.S.A.P. i mean you do not see it in Device Manager (even with yellow marks), right? but have you checked in your laptop if you have the card attached? __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

06-14-2008, 04:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kneelingshadow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8 OS: Vista, and Xp	Re: Wireless Adapter, Can't be found... please help A.S.A.P. Right, i know i have one, it was built into the pc. but no, not even with yellow marks

06-14-2008, 04:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,853 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Wireless Adapter, Can't be found... please help A.S.A.P. OK so you know you have one but the messages you see tell you that you do not have one. the best way to settle this is for you to check in the laptop if you really have one, because if you do you may need to reseat or replace it as it is not recognized. the best way to do this is to use your model's service manual so you can locate the wifi card and have the instructions on how to remove/replace it. EDIT: AFAIK, WiFi cards ARE not built-in the motherboard. - they can be replaced/removed. but best if you ask Toshiba (i still can't find the model of laptop in their support website SA-1063 does not seem to exist). __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE Last edited by TriggerFinger; 06-14-2008 at 04:47 PM.

06-14-2008, 05:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kneelingshadow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8 OS: Vista, and Xp	Re: Wireless Adapter, Can't be found... please help A.S.A.P. oops sorry I mistyped the model number its a55-S1063 And maybe if I just remove it and put it back it will pick it up....I guess I'll try that.

06-14-2008, 09:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kneelingshadow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8 OS: Vista, and Xp	Re: Wireless Adapter, Can't be found... please help A.S.A.P. OK, removeing the adapter and reinstalling the drivers ect.... still shows up the same error message on startup. "Driver not installed" in that stupid little bubble window... Idk... I have been trying everything for the last few weeks to get this resolved.... I'm about to just give up and admit defeat on this one...but if you got anymore ideas feel free to shoot them to me, or even Email them to me. Thanks Kneelingshadow@gmail.com

06-15-2008, 04:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
Kneelingshadow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8 OS: Vista, and Xp	Re: Wireless Adapter, Can't be found... please help A.S.A.P. Atheros and i cant cant afford another card a.t.m. my daughter was just born. . . extra money is going to that right now