On Feb 7, 5:00 pm, Peabody <waybackNO784SPA...******.com> wrote:
> I have a L35-S2171 running XP Home, purchased in December, 2006.
> When I use the Software Upgrades link on my Start Menu, after
> refreshing it always says there are no upgrades available. And when
> I go to the Toshiba website and then Downloads (or Technical
> Support), I don't even find my computer model listed.
>
> But when I go into Ask IRIS, and search for downloads relating to my
> model number, there's a whole list of drivers and other updates. In
> particular, there are a dozen or more released on or about 8/29/06
> which don't appear to have been installed in my machine. I don't
> know why 8/29/06 drivers wouldn't have been included in a computer
> sold in December, but apparently they weren't. Of particular
> interest to me right now is an updated Atheros wireless driver since
> I'm having problems in that area.
>
> So I'm confused. Why doesn't the Software Upgrades link show these
> drivers as being avaiable? How do I know which ones I should
> download and install? Is the whole Upgrade thing broken at Toshiba?

If it ain't broke. Leave the drivers alone.

Drivers are provided, so you can reinstall the OS, with a standard XP
CD. Chances are these drivers were already installed.



The Wireless:

I'm afraid Toshiba provides only 1 driver, dated 9/2005 for your card.
Meaning you have the latest. Atheros does not provide drivers. I'm
afraid wireless technology in general is flaky compared with a wired
connection. You can try another wireless card, if you like.