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just reformatted, cant get wifi to work

idata
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Hey, i just reinstalled my gateway laptop (P6831FX) with vista 32 bit which is what the laptop came with, but now my wifi doesn't work

i have an Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN, and i updated all the drivers, and i can't seem to troubleshoot the problem.

manual diagnostics says that my wireless adapter is uninstalled or disabled, but i have updated its drivers and the device manager says that it is ready to use. honestly, i have no idea how to fix this or whats wrong, but if someone can help me that would be great.

some things to note are:

Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN came with the laptop

vista 32-bit came with the laptop

all i did was reinstall vista

drivers are up-to-date

im not finding any wireless connections

my wireless should be enabled, there are buttons that turn it on or off, but i have it on, so that cant be the problem

it failed hardware test

not too sure what else to mention, but ill answer any questions if it helps

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idata
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Here are the links to download software and drivers for 4965AGN, Vista 32Bit:

4965AGN vista 32bit drivers only

 

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&ProdId=2753&DwnldID=19145&lang=eng

Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility for Windows Vista 32-Bit*

 

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&ProdId=2753&DwnldID=19150&lang=eng

If you are currently using the same driver and software, I suggest you check Gateway for tested drivers. The drivers provided in Intel websites are not actually tested on the different branded laptops. hope this helps.

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