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  #1  
Old June 6th 09, 06:41 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.networking
JohnN
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Default 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.


  #2  
Old June 6th 09, 10:36 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.networking
Mike M
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Default Unable to Install Driver

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.


  #3  
Old June 7th 09, 09:30 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.networking
JohnN
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Default Unable to Install Driver

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.




  #4  
Old June 7th 09, 10:44 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.networking
Mike M
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Default Unable to Install Driver

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.


  #5  
Old June 7th 09, 11:54 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.networking
JohnN
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Default 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.




  #6  
Old June 7th 09, 05:05 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.networking
Mike M
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Default Unable to Install Driver

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!


  #7  
Old June 9th 09, 06:10 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.networking
Mart
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Default Unable to Install Driver

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.




  #8  
Old June 10th 09, 10:11 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.networking
JohnN
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Default Unable to Install Driver

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.






  #9  
Old June 10th 09, 01:24 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.networking
Mike M
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Default Unable to Install Driver

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.


  #10  
Old June 10th 09, 12:08 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.networking
Mike M
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Posts: 2,047
Default Unable to Install Driver

Mart,

What concerns me here is that John seemingly cannot even get the driver to
install, instead the installer just hangs and never completes. If he could
at least do this he might be able to proceed, and yes I am aware of the
importance of installing the drivers before inserting the device, but unless
he can get the driver to install I feel he is going nowhere. In contrast it
took some 15 seconds or so for the installer to install the drivers on a Win
Me system here although that is where I had to stop since I don't have an
EW-7318USg to test whether the driver installation was correct.
--
Mike Maltby



Mart wrote:

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.


 




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