i have just had to totaly wipe my laptop and reboot it, now it is as if my laptop does not have wireless capabilities, i need the programing line that goes into dos1 person needs an answerI do too

It sounds like you forgot to install drivers for all your hardware, including the wireless network adapter drivers. Go to the laptop mftr.'s website and download/install the drivers and utilities for your specific model laptop.MS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!