wireless adapter failed. seems this is a common problem "Click on Start, then type cmd and hit enter. Type ipconfig /all. Under the entry for your wireless connection, does it say "Media disconnected"? Does the light stay the same color and not turn off when you move the switch? If the answer to those questions are "Yes", then you will need to get your laptop repaired. " Also Vista install is just an unpack from the hd, not from a cd/dvd so if the install goes wrong, youre caput... the power... read full review »