Britbuild wrote:

The kids computer went kaput a couple of weeks ago. As I cant afford to
replace it just yet I thought I would let them use my old lappy cos all they
use the puter for is internet and chatting. I have newly installed win98se
on the laptop so there is nothing on there except windows.

The problem I have is that when I try to install the usb wireless adapter
windows recognises it as an "unknown device", and will not install it.

I have tried everything I can think of including auto install, manual
install, add new hardware wizard, choosing the item from a list and choosing
the driver manually......................but it still wont install. (Funnily
enough I also downloaded win98 drivers for my pendrive and windows wont
recognise that either).

Could it be a problem with the USB port (although the usb wireless adapter
used to work on my lappy when ME was the OS).

Any ideas anyone please, cos the kids are starting to drive me crazy cos
they cant MSN their mates

Go to the wireless adapter manufacturer's web site and see if they
have a Windows 98 driver download for your model.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
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