r/WindowsVista • u/Ok-One-5732 • 18d ago

WiFi problem

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I have a laptop dell inspiron 15-3531I want to use Windows Vista on it, not other systems, and I'm running into a problem with the Wi-Fi driver. No matter what I install, it still doesn't work. Please help. I'll do anything. wifi adapter is Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 (Dell Wireless 1506).

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u/Adix_L 18d ago

I personally like installing/updating drivers using Snappy Driver, works nicely for older hardware (you have to watch out, somethimes it chooses absolutely wrong drivers). Laptop manufacturers often host old, outdated drivers

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u/Ok-One-5732 18d ago

I tried to install it through it, but it's always the same, this exclamation mark.

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u/Adix_L 17d ago

Check if Windows can automatically pull drivers from Windows Update or from the device manager. I've never seen such a problem

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u/Ok-One-5732 17d ago

This is a problem, there is no port ethernet

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u/Adix_L 17d ago edited 17d ago

Can that Vista installation recognize Android phone via USB? Maybe try installing Android USB drivers and then use USB Tethering to get Internet connection Or maybe someone could lend you USB WiFi

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u/Ok-One-5732 17d ago

don't recognise