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Unable to Install Driver
I want to install a WindowsXP/Vista USB/Wireless adapter on my Windows ME
pc.Consequently I have downloaded a WinME Driver in the form of a 'zip' file from the adapter vendor.I have unzipped the file to give the Application Program file, but when I run this file to install the Driver the installation stops running mid way and does not complete( it 'hangs').The result is no driver is installed. Does anyone know what the problem is and how I might resolve it, without having to purchase a WinME USB/WIRELESS adapter. Thanks J. |
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John,
Can you extract the contents of the "Application Program File" or when you run it does it create a folder and expand its contents in to a folder in say the C:\Windows\Temp folder? If so look for an inf file (it helps to NOT have file extensions hidden in Windows Explorer), select, right click and then Install. Alternatively if the usb wi-fi device appears in the Device Manager as "unknown device", select, right click, then Properties | Drivers | Update Driver, select "Specify the location of the driver" then click Next, click Specify a location and browse to the folder containing the driver inf file and continue until finished. If this still doesn't work why not post details of the device you are trying to install, such as manufacturer/vendor and model, a detail I can't find in any of your posts but I may have missed it. Knowing such details helps enormously those you are asking for help. What continues to intrigue me is that you continue to describe the device as being for Windows XP/Vista so unless it is specifically designed for use with Win Me you are quite possibly wasting your time. -- Mike Maltby JohnN wrote: I want to install a WindowsXP/Vista USB/Wireless adapter on my Windows ME pc.Consequently I have downloaded a WinME Driver in the form of a 'zip' file from the adapter vendor.I have unzipped the file to give the Application Program file, but when I run this file to install the Driver the installation stops running mid way and does not complete( it 'hangs').The result is no driver is installed. Does anyone know what the problem is and how I might resolve it, without having to purchase a WinME USB/WIRELESS adapter. Thanks J. |
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Hi Mike,
I have already done what you suggest; the part installation creates folders under a primary folder 'RaLink',one of which is a folder named DRIVERS, but when I point the Dev.Man./Unkown Device to this folder it does not recognise what is there!;presumably the installation process when it stops does not get to the installation of the appropriate driver. Thanks John "Mike M" wrote in message ... John, Can you extract the contents of the "Application Program File" or when you run it does it create a folder and expand its contents in to a folder in say the C:\Windows\Temp folder? If so look for an inf file (it helps to NOT have file extensions hidden in Windows Explorer), select, right click and then Install. Alternatively if the usb wi-fi device appears in the Device Manager as "unknown device", select, right click, then Properties | Drivers | Update Driver, select "Specify the location of the driver" then click Next, click Specify a location and browse to the folder containing the driver inf file and continue until finished. If this still doesn't work why not post details of the device you are trying to install, such as manufacturer/vendor and model, a detail I can't find in any of your posts but I may have missed it. Knowing such details helps enormously those you are asking for help. What continues to intrigue me is that you continue to describe the device as being for Windows XP/Vista so unless it is specifically designed for use with Win Me you are quite possibly wasting your time. -- Mike Maltby JohnN wrote: I want to install a WindowsXP/Vista USB/Wireless adapter on my Windows ME pc.Consequently I have downloaded a WinME Driver in the form of a 'zip' file from the adapter vendor.I have unzipped the file to give the Application Program file, but when I run this file to install the Driver the installation stops running mid way and does not complete( it 'hangs').The result is no driver is installed. Does anyone know what the problem is and how I might resolve it, without having to purchase a WinME USB/WIRELESS adapter. Thanks J. |
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when I point the Dev.Man./Unkown Device to this
folder it does not recognise what is there!; Can you please confirm that the folder contains a file with an INF extension? If not that is why the installation cannot proceed. -- Mike Maltby JohnN wrote: Hi Mike, I have already done what you suggest; the part installation creates folders under a primary folder 'RaLink',one of which is a folder named DRIVERS, but when I point the Dev.Man./Unkown Device to this folder it does not recognise what is there!;presumably the installation process when it stops does not get to the installation of the appropriate driver. |
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Unable to Install Driver
Yes; the ONE 'inf' file is rt25u98.inf;
I presume 98 refers to Windows98 which in my case is WindowsME, the file perhaps common to both '98 and'ME.Otherwise the WinME inf file has not loaded! John "Mike M" wrote in message ... when I point the Dev.Man./Unkown Device to this folder it does not recognise what is there!; Can you please confirm that the folder contains a file with an INF extension? If not that is why the installation cannot proceed. -- Mike Maltby JohnN wrote: Hi Mike, I have already done what you suggest; the part installation creates folders under a primary folder 'RaLink',one of which is a folder named DRIVERS, but when I point the Dev.Man./Unkown Device to this folder it does not recognise what is there!;presumably the installation process when it stops does not get to the installation of the appropriate driver. |
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You say that when you point the Dev Man | Unknown Device at the folder
containing rt25u98.inf that the driver wizard doesn't recognise the file. Are you saying that the driver install fails at this point or are you able to move to the next step and the install fails there? Normally the "wizard" allows one to continue once it is pointed at a folder containing an inf file. If you haven't already done so, it might be a good idea to clear out any remnants of your previous failed installations and then try again. Which version of the driver are you using? v2.1.1.15 dated 12 Feb 2009? FYI I have just downloaded the v2.1.1.15 driver package from the Ralink site and installed it (using the downloaded exe file) without any problem on a Win Me system here although it should be noted that I don't have a usb wi-fi card with a Ralink 2500 chipset. Have you tried installing the driver _without_ the usb device present and only plugging in the wi-fi device when the installation is complete? Incidentally my installation (which was the "full" installation using the exe rather than just the driver) installed aegise2.dll to the Program Files\Ralink\RT7x Wireless LAN Card\Aegis folder and gave no message about being unable to locate the file. Any chance that after FIVE posts you might actually name the make and model of the device? At least I now know that it apparently uses the Ralink 2500 chipset but knowing the manufacturer and model would be of considerable help and might help establish why you are having problems. -- Mike Maltby JohnN wrote: Yes; the ONE 'inf' file is rt25u98.inf; I presume 98 refers to Windows98 which in my case is WindowsME, the file perhaps common to both '98 and'ME.Otherwise the WinME inf file has not loaded! |
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Mike wrote:-
..... What continues to intrigue me is that you continue to describe the device as being for Windows XP/Vista so unless it is specifically designed for use with Win Me **you are quite possibly wasting your time.** Hi Mike & John, 'Scuse butinski (and pardon me if I've missed some of the thread) ... but although :- http://www.edimax.co.uk/en/support_d...id=1&pl2_id=44 implies that the EW-7318USg works with WinMe, in section 1.3 on page 5 of the User Manual :- http://www.edimax.co.uk/images/Image...anual-0710.pdf WinMe is not included in the compatibility list - AND goes on to say the it "May not work on USB 1.1 port, and performance will be greatly reduced" Further - according to the User Manual - there is a 'correct sequence' of installing the Software (and drivers) by first cancelling the 'Found New Hardware Wizard' (see p20) then go to p23 'Software Installation' My own experience with a Siemens Gigabit 108 USB WiFi stick was that you MUST follow that (or at least a very similar sequence) to get it to work with USB 1.1 - and even using USB 2.0 (via a PCMCIA card on WinMe laptop) I found it very iffy to setup and run. Pointing the 'found new hardware' wizard to the .inf file was not a solution. Mart "Mike M" wrote in message ... John, Can you extract the contents of the "Application Program File" or when you run it does it create a folder and expand its contents in to a folder in say the C:\Windows\Temp folder? If so look for an inf file (it helps to NOT have file extensions hidden in Windows Explorer), select, right click and then Install. Alternatively if the usb wi-fi device appears in the Device Manager as "unknown device", select, right click, then Properties | Drivers | Update Driver, select "Specify the location of the driver" then click Next, click Specify a location and browse to the folder containing the driver inf file and continue until finished. If this still doesn't work why not post details of the device you are trying to install, such as manufacturer/vendor and model, a detail I can't find in any of your posts but I may have missed it. Knowing such details helps enormously those you are asking for help. What continues to intrigue me is that you continue to describe the device as being for Windows XP/Vista so unless it is specifically designed for use with Win Me you are quite possibly wasting your time. -- Mike Maltby JohnN wrote: I want to install a WindowsXP/Vista USB/Wireless adapter on my Windows ME pc.Consequently I have downloaded a WinME Driver in the form of a 'zip' file from the adapter vendor.I have unzipped the file to give the Application Program file, but when I run this file to install the Driver the installation stops running mid way and does not complete( it 'hangs').The result is no driver is installed. Does anyone know what the problem is and how I might resolve it, without having to purchase a WinME USB/WIRELESS adapter. Thanks J. |
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Thanks for your comments Mark,
I'm aware of manual text but following the instructions as stated, it depends on having the the correct Install disc for ME(not available); The reason I;m trying to install from downloaded Driver(ME) is because my adapter is XP/Vista compatible and when I follow manual instructions I get message 'Incorrect Op system' as you would expect!;hence need to download suitable driver. John "Mart" wrote in message ... Mike wrote:- ..... What continues to intrigue me is that you continue to describe the device as being for Windows XP/Vista so unless it is specifically designed for use with Win Me **you are quite possibly wasting your time.** Hi Mike & John, 'Scuse butinski (and pardon me if I've missed some of the thread) ... but although :- http://www.edimax.co.uk/en/support_d...id=1&pl2_id=44 implies that the EW-7318USg works with WinMe, in section 1.3 on page 5 of the User Manual :- http://www.edimax.co.uk/images/Image...anual-0710.pdf WinMe is not included in the compatibility list - AND goes on to say the it "May not work on USB 1.1 port, and performance will be greatly reduced" Further - according to the User Manual - there is a 'correct sequence' of installing the Software (and drivers) by first cancelling the 'Found New Hardware Wizard' (see p20) then go to p23 'Software Installation' My own experience with a Siemens Gigabit 108 USB WiFi stick was that you MUST follow that (or at least a very similar sequence) to get it to work with USB 1.1 - and even using USB 2.0 (via a PCMCIA card on WinMe laptop) I found it very iffy to setup and run. Pointing the 'found new hardware' wizard to the .inf file was not a solution. Mart "Mike M" wrote in message ... John, Can you extract the contents of the "Application Program File" or when you run it does it create a folder and expand its contents in to a folder in say the C:\Windows\Temp folder? If so look for an inf file (it helps to NOT have file extensions hidden in Windows Explorer), select, right click and then Install. Alternatively if the usb wi-fi device appears in the Device Manager as "unknown device", select, right click, then Properties | Drivers | Update Driver, select "Specify the location of the driver" then click Next, click Specify a location and browse to the folder containing the driver inf file and continue until finished. If this still doesn't work why not post details of the device you are trying to install, such as manufacturer/vendor and model, a detail I can't find in any of your posts but I may have missed it. Knowing such details helps enormously those you are asking for help. What continues to intrigue me is that you continue to describe the device as being for Windows XP/Vista so unless it is specifically designed for use with Win Me you are quite possibly wasting your time. -- Mike Maltby JohnN wrote: I want to install a WindowsXP/Vista USB/Wireless adapter on my Windows ME pc.Consequently I have downloaded a WinME Driver in the form of a 'zip' file from the adapter vendor.I have unzipped the file to give the Application Program file, but when I run this file to install the Driver the installation stops running mid way and does not complete( it 'hangs').The result is no driver is installed. Does anyone know what the problem is and how I might resolve it, without having to purchase a WinME USB/WIRELESS adapter. Thanks J. |
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John,
Nevertheless you should still be able to install the driver regardless of whether it will work with the adapter on Win Me. That is something you have apparently been unable to do up until now on your Win Me system. Until you can get the driver to install (and I have demonstrated to my satisfaction that it will install on a system running Win Me, but cannot determine whether it works or not as I don't have an EW-7318Ug adapter with which to test), there is no point in inserting the usb adapter. I'm tempted to buy an Edimax EW-7318Ug and see it I can get it to work on a Win Me box as I see they are available at CCL Computers for £8.12 including p+p. I'll have to think about it though as my Netgear DG834PN router seems to have died overnight and I've had to drop back to my ISP supplied TG585v7 which I find a horrible bit of kit. -- Mike Maltby JohnN wrote: Thanks for your comments Mark, I'm aware of manual text but following the instructions as stated, it depends on having the the correct Install disc for ME(not available); The reason I;m trying to install from downloaded Driver(ME) is because my adapter is XP/Vista compatible and when I follow manual instructions I get message 'Incorrect Op system' as you would expect!;hence need to download suitable driver. |
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