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I have an Emachines T3642 desktop, and I tried to add wifi to it. I used my PCI wifi card, and it wouldn't let me connect to my own network, even with the proper drivers. I assumed it was that the card was damaged, so I bought a wireless N usb adapter, and the same thing happened. It always says "connecting to the network is taking longer than usual" then it gives me options that take me in a complete circle. I am running Vista by the way. I have tried 7, and it works, but there aren't compatible Nvidia drivers for my card in 7. Also, about an hour ago, a new network called "Native wireless network" appeared, and it keeps trying to force me to connect to it. I really don't know what to about this. Does anyone have any suggestions, or a solution to this puzzling anomaly?
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I've never used Vista but I only hear bad things about it, so that could be part of the problem. Aside from that, try reinstalling the drivers, unplugging and plugging back in your router and/or modem, and if you have to try re-setting up your wireless network.
When you say there aren't compatible Nvidia drivers in Windows 7 I assume you're talking about your graphics card. I find that hard to believe since 7 seems to support everything and automatically finds drivers for hardware attached.
Make sure you're not too far away from your network, but the problem seems to be with Vista.
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No problem dude, glad everything fixed up.
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The problem is to do with your operating system.
Vista seems to be very glitchy. Just try googling your problem, I'm sure you are not the only person.
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I'm glad you solved your problem. Can this be locked, then?
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