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Windows XP only allows me to use WEP. How can I force it to ask for WPA as an option?

My computer died and I needed to do a complete re-install of the system. As a result I lost the drivers and more - including those dealing with the WLAN. I am trying to get the computer to reconnect wirelessly, but when I look for the wireless possibilities, I am only offered the possibility of connection with WEP. How can I get the machine to connect using WPA? I am using Windows XP Professional.

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1. You need to install updated drivers for your wireless card. These should have WPA support.
2. WEP is fine.. not worth going through the trouble.
3. Windows XP offers all of the security protocols that you card driver supports. There are two possibilities: 1. you have not reinstalled the wireless card drivers 2. the wireless drivers are not compatible with Windows XP zero configuration - you need to switch to let the drivers manage your connection and not Windows. I have had a couple of cards for which (2) is true.
4. Network adapters are delivered by Microsoft Updates
5. You might have to download some drivers or updates for WPA for Windows XP. See following site: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/expert/bowman_wirelesssecurity.mspx
6. Two steps: 1. Download and install the latest drivers for your wireless adapter, from your computer or wireless adapter manufacturer. 2. Download and install Windows XP Service Pack 2 from Microsoft. It introduced WPA. At this point, you should be able to use WPA. Be sure to continue going with Windows Update, 'til Service Pack 3 is installed.
7. First you need to enable WPA on your router. If it is an older 802.11b router, it may not offer WPA, however most 802.11g and 802.11n routers do. Then, you enable it in your routers config. Then, you reconnect to your network with your WPA key. If this does not work, you may need to download the WPA2 patch from the Microsoft Website.
8. you have to configure your wifi card.