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Unable to Install Driver
John,
I take it you didn't read my last post before you made your post. :-) HOWEVER having read your post timed at 19:02 BST I see the Edimax wi-fi card appears to perhaps use an older 7* RALink chipset. It "might" work and there is I feel little to be lost by trying. -- Mike Maltby JohnN wrote: Hi Mike, If I were to download this Driver USB(RT2500USB)from Ralink Web page( see attachment) and install, do you think this might work? |
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Update:
I have now downloaded the driver you were using from the Edimax UK site. Zip file: EW-7618Ug_EW-7318USg_EW-7318Ug_Ralink RT7x_070903.zip Containing: Ralink RT7x_070903.exe I next compared the files installed using RT7x_070903.exe with those I installed previously. I use SFC from Win98 for this. A number of the files contained in RT7x_070903.exe are older versions than those I installed previously including some of the Aegis files, the RALink Utility (RaUI.exe) and importantly, the actual wi-fi driver file itself rt24u98.sys which is v2.01.01.0000 dated 8 November 2006 whereas the version in the file I downloaded from the RALink site is v2.01.01.0015 dated 12 Feb 2009. More importantly however is that the driver from the Edimax site also includes the driver files rt73u98.sys and rt73.bin and given that the name of your card is EW7318USG this suggest that the chipset used in your wi-fi adapter is 73* series rather than 25* so if the updated driver from the RALink site still doesn't work try again installing using the earlier RT7x_070903.exe and going the Dev Manager route with the card inserted and point it at the file rt73.inf in C:\Program Files\RALINK\RT7x Wireless LAN Card\Driver folder rather than rt25u98.sys What I feel is a problem is that the install seems not to complete but rather stalls and that you are using the Task Manager to terminate the installation. Not a good sign and not something I have been able to replicate. What exactly happens, such as error message seen, when you insert the adapter. What happens if you leave the installation "running" and go and make yourself a coffee? Does it eventually complete? -- Mike Maltby Mike M wrote: That appears to be an older version than the one I downloaded and installed. Version 12.0.0.58849 ; created I think this may be the version of InstallShield rather than that of the driver. The file I downloaded from the RALink site (http://www.ralinktech.com/ralink/Hom...t/Windows.html) was, for 98/Me/2K/XP, build 2.1.1.15: IS_AP_STA_2500USB_D-2.1.1.15_VA-3.1.0.0_RU-2.1.1.0_VA-2.1.1.0_AU-2.0.0.0_VA-2.0.0.0_021209_0.1.0.46_Free.exe Size 33.9 MB (35,625,327 bytes) Date (as per RALink - 12 Feb 2009). I've got an Edimax PCMCIA wi-fi adapter and also an Edimax PCI wi-fi card available that I use for testing but not a usb adapter. :-( I'd suggest your next move should be to download a copy of the updated driver that I used from the RALink site (use the link above) and see if you have better luck with that one. |
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Hi Mike,
I've downloaded and run the latest file from RaLink website, but get the same result - it will not complete the install process from the'exe' file.??? How long does it take to install yours? Regards John "Mike M" wrote in message ... JohnN wrote: Hi Mike, Further Info: Unzipped file is Ralink RT7x_070903 ; Version 12.0.0.58849 ; created 3 Sept. 2007 ; size 31.2MB John, That appears to be an older version than the one I downloaded and installed. Version 12.0.0.58849 ; created I think this may be the version of InstallShield rather than that of the driver. The file I downloaded from the RALink site (http://www.ralinktech.com/ralink/Hom...t/Windows.html) was, for 98/Me/2K/XP, build 2.1.1.15: IS_AP_STA_2500USB_D-2.1.1.15_VA-3.1.0.0_RU-2.1.1.0_VA-2.1.1.0_AU-2.0.0.0_VA-2.0.0.0_021209_0.1.0.46_Free.exe Size 33.9 MB (35,625,327 bytes) Date (as per RALink - 12 Feb 2009). I've got an Edimax PCMCIA wi-fi adapter and also an Edimax PCI wi-fi card available that I use for testing but not a usb adapter. :-( I'd suggest your next move should be to download a copy of the updated driver that I used from the RALink site (use the link above) and see if you have better luck with that one. -- Mike Maltby |
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JohnN wrote:
Hi Mike, I've downloaded and run the latest file from RaLink website, but get the same result - it will not complete the install process from the'exe' file.??? How long does it take to install yours? Ralink RT7x_070903.exe - 15 secs from clicking "Install" at the screen following that asking you to choose between optimizing for wi-fi mode or performance to the message saying "Wizard Complete". It appears that you might have an application installed that is preventing the installation completing. Such software includes any junk from Symantec and AV/Security applications that prevent the registry from being updated. If so either uninstall the app or at the very least disable it for the duration of the installation. -- Mike Maltby |
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Hi Mike,
I dont get any 73* files loaded! I have tried leaving the installation running for 30mins. without result! At present I have the Ralink site version on my pc; I will try the Edimax version again and before hand disable or remove my old Symantec Systemworks protection. If none of this works would it be possible and if you are willing to send me the contents(if not too large) of your Ralink folders for me to insert on my pc - or perhaps this wont work without some mods to the registry? I will keep you informed of my progress. Regards John "Mike M" wrote in message ... Update: I have now downloaded the driver you were using from the Edimax UK site. Zip file: EW-7618Ug_EW-7318USg_EW-7318Ug_Ralink RT7x_070903.zip Containing: Ralink RT7x_070903.exe I next compared the files installed using RT7x_070903.exe with those I installed previously. I use SFC from Win98 for this. A number of the files contained in RT7x_070903.exe are older versions than those I installed previously including some of the Aegis files, the RALink Utility (RaUI.exe) and importantly, the actual wi-fi driver file itself rt24u98.sys which is v2.01.01.0000 dated 8 November 2006 whereas the version in the file I downloaded from the RALink site is v2.01.01.0015 dated 12 Feb 2009. More importantly however is that the driver from the Edimax site also includes the driver files rt73u98.sys and rt73.bin and given that the name of your card is EW7318USG this suggest that the chipset used in your wi-fi adapter is 73* series rather than 25* so if the updated driver from the RALink site still doesn't work try again installing using the earlier RT7x_070903.exe and going the Dev Manager route with the card inserted and point it at the file rt73.inf in C:\Program Files\RALINK\RT7x Wireless LAN Card\Driver folder rather than rt25u98.sys What I feel is a problem is that the install seems not to complete but rather stalls and that you are using the Task Manager to terminate the installation. Not a good sign and not something I have been able to replicate. What exactly happens, such as error message seen, when you insert the adapter. What happens if you leave the installation "running" and go and make yourself a coffee? Does it eventually complete? -- Mike Maltby Mike M wrote: That appears to be an older version than the one I downloaded and installed. Version 12.0.0.58849 ; created I think this may be the version of InstallShield rather than that of the driver. The file I downloaded from the RALink site (http://www.ralinktech.com/ralink/Hom...t/Windows.html) was, for 98/Me/2K/XP, build 2.1.1.15: IS_AP_STA_2500USB_D-2.1.1.15_VA-3.1.0.0_RU-2.1.1.0_VA-2.1.1.0_AU-2.0.0.0_VA-2.0.0.0_021209_0.1.0.46_Free.exe Size 33.9 MB (35,625,327 bytes) Date (as per RALink - 12 Feb 2009). I've got an Edimax PCMCIA wi-fi adapter and also an Edimax PCI wi-fi card available that I use for testing but not a usb adapter. :-( I'd suggest your next move should be to download a copy of the updated driver that I used from the RALink site (use the link above) and see if you have better luck with that one. |
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Hi Mike,
Did you see my previous post of today? I have removed my Norton Systemworks and tried to re-install the Edimax driver again but with exactly the same result.I'm now at a loss! - I obviously have a problem on my pc, since you can install without problems. I must have exhausted any more ideas you may have?. What do you think of trying your files? Regards John "Mike M" wrote in message ... John, I take it you didn't read my last post before you made your post. :-) HOWEVER having read your post timed at 19:02 BST I see the Edimax wi-fi card appears to perhaps use an older 7* RALink chipset. It "might" work and there is I feel little to be lost by trying. -- Mike Maltby JohnN wrote: Hi Mike, If I were to download this Driver USB(RT2500USB)from Ralink Web page( see attachment) and install, do you think this might work? |
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Edimax version again and before hand disable or remove my old
Symantec Systemworks protection John, No wonder you're having problems. I'm sorry but I won't be able to help until you have removed all traces of Symantec software from your system, none of which has ever been compatible with Win Me and has been the cause of more posts to the Win Me NGs since Win Me was released than any other software. You might want to start by having a look at your C:\Windows\Inf folder. Out of curiosity how many files does this contain and does it contain any zero byte files that have a name that matches the template oem*.inf? If none of this works would it be possible and if you are willing to send me the contents(if not too large) of your Ralink folders for me to insert on my pc - or perhaps this wont work without some mods to the registry? Not a problem but not until you confirm all traces of Symantec's systemnotworks software has been removed from your system. -- Mike Maltby JohnN wrote: Hi Mike, I dont get any 73* files loaded! I have tried leaving the installation running for 30mins. without result! At present I have the Ralink site version on my pc; I will try the Edimax version again and before hand disable or remove my old Symantec Systemworks protection. If none of this works would it be possible and if you are willing to send me the contents(if not too large) of your Ralink folders for me to insert on my pc - or perhaps this wont work without some mods to the registry? I will keep you informed of my progress. |
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John,
Have a look at your C:\Windows\Inf folder. How many files does this contain and does it contain any zero byte files that have a name that match the template oem*.inf? What do you think of trying your files? I see no point at the present time. Let's see how we get on now you've got rid of SystemNotWork. -- Mike Maltby JohnN wrote: Hi Mike, Did you see my previous post of today? I have removed my Norton Systemworks and tried to re-install the Edimax driver again but with exactly the same result.I'm now at a loss! - I obviously have a problem on my pc, since you can install without problems. I must have exhausted any more ideas you may have?. What do you think of trying your files? |
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Hi Mike,
C:\Windows\Inf folder: 575 Files including 3Folders: Catalog,Other,and QFE. No Zero bytes size files; some 1Kbyte. OEM* Files = oem1,oem2,oem3 and OEMCPL Does this indicate something? I have deleted all files ref. 'Symantec' or 'Norton' Regards John PS Out tonite; will pick up your response tomorrow. - Thanks again John "Mike M" wrote in message ... John, Have a look at your C:\Windows\Inf folder. How many files does this contain and does it contain any zero byte files that have a name that match the template oem*.inf? What do you think of trying your files? I see no point at the present time. Let's see how we get on now you've got rid of SystemNotWork. -- Mike Maltby JohnN wrote: Hi Mike, Did you see my previous post of today? I have removed my Norton Systemworks and tried to re-install the Edimax driver again but with exactly the same result.I'm now at a loss! - I obviously have a problem on my pc, since you can install without problems. I must have exhausted any more ideas you may have?. What do you think of trying your files? |
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John,
Oh dear. I thought we might have been on to something. Norton System Doctor is well known for populating the Windows\Inf folder with thousands of zero byte oem*.inf files, so many that it fills the directory structure preventing the creation of further files and thus preventing the installation of new devices or any app using an inf file. This used to be documented in Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB 281967 - "Computer Stops Responding (Hangs) During Setup, Installing Updates, or Adding New Hardware") but sadly the article is no longer available having been withdrawn, like most other Win Me related KB articles, since Win Me fell out of extended support in June 2006. [Ponders.] The files are usually hidden so could you please check the Windows\Inf folder again but this time first enable the viewing of hidden system files in Explorer (Tools | Folder Options | View and check "Show hidden files and folders" and uncheck "Hide protected operating system files"). Does this reveal anything? PS Out tonite; will pick up your response tomorrow. - Thanks again No problem - I've other things to do also so don't know how much time I'll be at the keyboard tonight. -- Mike Maltby JohnN wrote: Hi Mike, C:\Windows\Inf folder: 575 Files including 3Folders: Catalog,Other,and QFE. No Zero bytes size files; some 1Kbyte. OEM* Files = oem1,oem2,oem3 and OEMCPL Does this indicate something? I have deleted all files ref. 'Symantec' or 'Norton' Regards John PS Out tonite; will pick up your response tomorrow. - Thanks again John |
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