Boot Camp Update 2.1+ Killed Broadcom 802.11n Usage

Ever since Apple released the 2.1 updates I had nothing but problems with my wi-fi broadcom 802.11n. As soon as the update is complete my wi-fi no longer sees networks. I solve the problem initially by doing a system restore to pre-update and then not installing the updates. Then I set a system restore point and attempted an update and when it was done not only was the wi-fi no longer working but my system restore point disappeared.
The modem is working because when I log into the Mac OS it works straightaway. When I go into Vista I can use ethernet to access the net but not wi-fi. I go into the connections area and the broadcom modem says disabled. I click 'enable' and then approve and it says 'enabling' and then disappears but still says disabled.
I then upgraded to boot camp 2.2 and the problem is still there. I checked the driver settings and they are: 4.170.25.12 driver version. I've rolled back to the Microsoft version and same result.
I've tried so many things but cannot figure out how to get the Broadcom wi-fi working again. Anyone have anything similar happen or any suggestions?

I solved this problem after 9 hours. The solution was alluded to in another post I found through google. When I uninstalled the drivers and then went to re-install I chose to select the drivers and then view available drivers. My system showed 3 drivers, 1 Microsoft and 2 Broadcom. I chose the certified Broadcom from 2007 and that one works.
Hope its helpful to others.

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