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Gateway MX6131 Notebook Network Driver Not Working - Solidify - 01-05-2011
I reformatted my laptop but didn't think of gathering all the necessary drivers beforehand and now I'm stuck looking for them. My main concern is accessing the Internet so my priority is the find my network adapter/LAN driver, whatever you so chose to refer to it as.
These are the drivers that my computer manufacturer's website provided when I filled out the necessary information.
http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/mydl.asp?tab=MY&os=Windows%20XP
I tried running the 'Network Driver version: 8.30.2.3" on my laptop but I ran into problems. My laptop is running Windows XP, genuine and activated. When I run the driver update, it prompts me with the following screen. (Keep in mind I ran the same file on my desktop just to be able to show you what it does)
![[Image: 66682494.png]](http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/4085/66682494.png)
If I click 'Yes' or 'No', the same window in the foreground keep popping up but asking for permission to do so with different files. I've tried hitting both 'Yes' and 'No' until it doesn't ask me anymore. The result? When I click 'Yes' or 'No' for the last file, it closes both windows.
If it will help, this is what the windows in the background looks like.
![[Image: 34440548.png]](http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/8214/34440548.png)
However, I can't do anything with the background window because the one in the front has a priority, if you understand what I mean.
I've looked above and beyond for this driver and everyone either points me to the Gateway support and driver download website or indirectly to the same driver file (D00394-002-001).
I tried contacting Gateway by online chat as well as via their contact number and it turns out my computer is no longer under warranty and they're looking to charge me to following rates to speak to support;
http://www.gateway.com/home/programs/answers.php
I've run out of options. I've even tried deleting all the files WinZip Self-Extractor told me will be overwritten and retrying to setup but it gives me the same 'already exist' message for them. Then, when I go back to check in my system if the files are still there, they've been recreated from the installation. Bogus!
Here are my laptop's specifications.If you need anything else, just ask. At this point, any help would be appreciated.
http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/Q106/Blade/5953sp2.shtml
![[Image: specss.png]](http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7078/specss.png)
RE: Gateway Notebook Network Driver Not Working - Death Trap™ - 01-05-2011
Can you provide me your gateway model number on the label before your laptop.
RE: Gateway Notebook Network Driver Not Working - Solidify - 01-05-2011
(01-05-2011, 02:12 PM)Death Trap™ Wrote: Can you provide me your gateway model number on the label before your laptop.
Gateway MX6131
RE: Gateway MX6131 Notebook Network Driver Not Working - Death Trap™ - 01-05-2011
Are you trying to connect via wireless or wired (ethernet cable)?
RE: Gateway MX6131 Notebook Network Driver Not Working - Solidify - 01-05-2011
(01-05-2011, 02:19 PM)Death Trap™ Wrote: Are you trying to connect via wireless or wired (ethernet cable)?
Either. If I manage to install the LAN driver, wouldn't it make it so that I can do both? I mean, if I need to connect wired for now to troubleshoot, I don't mind but usually it fixes it for wireless too when you update the driver.
RE: Gateway MX6131 Notebook Network Driver Not Working - Death Trap™ - 01-05-2011
Give these a try.
BCM40100.exe - Broadcom Wireless Driver Version 4.100.15.5: http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/getFile.asp?id=20905&dscr=Broadcom%20Wireless%20Driver%20Version%204.100.15.5
All other network drivers: http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/search.asp?ref=step&st=browse&platform=10022&model=11411&os=10406&type=10095
RE: Gateway MX6131 Notebook Network Driver Not Working - Solidify - 01-05-2011
(01-05-2011, 02:22 PM)Death Trap™ Wrote: Give these a try.
BCM40100.exe - Broadcom Wireless Driver Version 4.100.15.5: http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/getFile.asp?id=20905&dscr=Broadcom%20Wireless%20Driver%20Version%204.100.15.5
All other network drivers: http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/search.asp?ref=step&st=browse&platform=10022&model=11411&os=10406&type=10095
OK. I'll give it a try and report back with my results.
RE: Gateway MX6131 Notebook Network Driver Not Working - Death Trap™ - 01-05-2011
(01-05-2011, 02:35 PM)Solidify Wrote: OK. I'll give it a try and report back with my results.
Good luck.
RE: Gateway MX6131 Notebook Network Driver Not Working - Solidify - 01-06-2011
The one you provided along with several others did not work.
RE: Gateway MX6131 Notebook Network Driver Not Working - Solidify - 01-09-2011
I've literally searched all over the Internet and tried all kinds of drivers but none work and Gateway can't help me. Anyone got anything?