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  1. Posts : 223
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    Help installing proper drivers.


    I Just did a clean install of Windows 7 on my laptop. Once I turned it on I noticed that somethings weren't the same as they were before (not data obviously) like my screen resolution. The max screen resolution available was 1600x900, now it's 1024x768. I also noticed that the computer couldn't find any networks. That made me think that it might be a driver problem. I opened up my devices and drivers and saw several warning symbols next to them. I think they need to be updated, but I'm not really sure. Here's a screenshot of what it looks like. Please help, I can give you more information, you just need to let me know what info you need and maybe how I can get it.
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  2. Posts : 6,243
    win 7 ultimate32bit, Win8.1pro wmc 32bit
       #2

    Hi ROBO731, Download the drivers from here Drivers and Downloads | Dell [United States] ,though I could not find your model # in the list ,You can also input the service tag # (found on the bottom of your laptop) into Dells website and have them find the correct drivers for you
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  3. Posts : 223
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    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks, I'll give it a try and let you know how it goes.
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  4. Posts : 6,243
    win 7 ultimate32bit, Win8.1pro wmc 32bit
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    ROBO731 said:
    Thanks, I'll give it a try and let you know how it goes.
    Good luck with that ,If you run into any problems just post back and we will do our best to help you :)
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  5. Posts : 223
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    Hmm, I installed all of the drivers but it hasn't helped solve these issues. I still can't detect any networks and my screen resolution choices haven't changed. Also, the only network adapter listed is a Bluetooth adapter.
    Last edited by ROBO731; 27 Oct 2012 at 16:11.
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  6. Posts : 613
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #6

    Hi ROBO731 can you give us the make and model and model no of your laptop please?
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  7. Posts : 223
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       #7

    Actually right after posting that post I found the proper driver and I'm installing the other drivers that I need now. I'll post again to let you know how it goes and if I need more help.
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  8. Posts : 223
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    Okay, so I think I installed most of the drivers correctly. I need to install the driver for my NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M. I tried using the Dell driver but it says that I need to install an Intel driver first. There is another device under Display Adapters in the device manager, the Intel(R) HD Graphics 3000. I went to Intel's website and found the driver. When I tried to install it it said that my laptop didn't meet the minimum requirements. What should I do?
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  9. Posts : 6,243
    win 7 ultimate32bit, Win8.1pro wmc 32bit
       #9

    Hi ROBO731, update the chipset drivers,( You have a yellow exclaimation mark against the sm bus controller ) then you should be able to install the Intel graphics followed by the Nvidia graphics , Try to use the Dell drivers as these are tailored to suit your laptop :)
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  10. Posts : 223
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    Thanks everyone, I got everything working now.
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