Network controller has yellow ? in Device manager?

Question

Im not able to see a wireless wifi connection in network connections

Also, iv checked device manager and see that the Network controller and PCI modem both have a yellow ?

I assume I need to update the drivers, is there a link so I can do this.

Running windows xp (dell Inspiron 510m)


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Answer 1

i means that your driver is out of date go to windows update and check for updates and install the given updates if the problem still occurs you have to manually download the suitable drivers and install them

Answer 2

Hi,



I am Kaveri from the Dell Social Media Outreach team.



This seems to be a Software issue. You can update latest wireless drivers from Dell support website to resolve this issue. Please find the link below for the same.



Link:- http://dell.to/1hadXqu



1) Enter the Service Tag and press submit button. ( You can find the service tag at the bottom of the laptop on white sticker, it’s a seven digit alphanumeric code which ends with BS or number 1.)

2) Click on Drivers and Downloads.

3) Choose the Operating system.

4) Click on wireless option and download it.



** Press Fn +F2 key to activate the wireless switch.



In case of any further assistance Please feel free to contact me directly by sending a reply to this blog.

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Thanks & Regards

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Answer 3

Its the network driver thats not compatible you will have to re install the network drivers manually...as windows is unable to find the drivers automatically..

Answer 4

you have to right click on it and select properties and then there will be something like this: Windows cannot start this hardware device because (code (then a nuber here)) tell me the number then i can help you farthur