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Windows 98 problems installing USB adapter
I am running Windows 98SE on Dell Dimension XPS T600 440BX
PIII. Problems started when I tried to install Netgear wireless USB adapter. During installation it asked for Windows 98 CD to be inserted because it couldn't find various files. I repeated the process many times and the files that were usually being requested we secur32.dll; svrapi.dll; nxdis.vxd; ndis2sup.vxd; ndiswmi.sys; vnetbios.vxd; loxproxy; locproxy2; nettrans.cat; network. Nothing happened when I inserted the CD (all the files are in Cabinets). After contacting Netgear they said locate the files on the C drive (C:\windows\system and C:\windows) and use them instead of the Windows CD when prompted by the computer. This resulted in the Adapter hardware installation process finishing "successfully" but the Netgear utility program to control the Adapter did not install (except on one occasion, out of many attempts, but it didn't reappear on re-booting). However, Device Manager shows the Adapter is installed and working properly. Netgear suggested I created a New User and tried re- installing but this made no difference. I have now installed an Ethernet Card. During installation I got the same prompts for the missing files (secur32.dll etc as above) and again I copied them from the C drive. The installation of the hardware finished "successfully" and Device Manager shows it as installed and working correctly. It also shows up as being connected to my Router. But I can't connect to the Router via Internet Explorer. If I open Network Neighbourhood it shows only 'Entire Network'. If I click on 'Entire Network' it says "Unable to Browse Network". Now everytime I open 'Network' in Control Panel(or right click 'Network Neighbourhood' and then 'Properties') I cannot see the Ethernet Card or Adapter. And then when I click 'OK'it prompts to insert Windows 98 CD saying it can't find secur32.dll; and in turn all the other files mentioned above. If I direct it to copy files from C drive the process finishes but nothing is installed and the problem is still their. However, if I click 'Cancel' this doesn't happen. It seems to me that the problem all stems from not being able to Browse the Network but I'm hoping this description will indicate the problem amd its solution. I have not had any problems with the computer, either hardware or software in the 4 years I've had it. With the Netgear adapter, the utility programme seemed to flash up momentarily during the computer boot up. I tried to control and set up the Adapter using Network Neighbourhood but only "Entire Network" shows and clicking on this gives "Unable to Browse Network". Both the Adapter and PCI Card are compatible with my computer and Windows 98SE. Thanks in anticipation of someone being able to help. |
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To avoid incompatibilities you should have the router and
the wireless adapter made by the same manufacturer - and have the latest drivers and any firmware from the manufacturer's site installed. Perhaps this site will be able to help you set up properly and troubleshoot the problem: Troubleshooting Practicallynetworked.com: http://tinyurl.com/rk5c Eric, http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/ http://www.sharedbirthday.co.uk/ -----Original Message----- I am running Windows 98SE on Dell Dimension XPS T600 440BX PIII. Problems started when I tried to install Netgear wireless USB adapter. During installation it asked for Windows 98 CD to be inserted because it couldn't find various files. I repeated the process many times and the files that were usually being requested we secur32.dll; svrapi.dll; nxdis.vxd; ndis2sup.vxd; ndiswmi.sys; vnetbios.vxd; loxproxy; locproxy2; nettrans.cat; network. Nothing happened when I inserted the CD (all the files are in Cabinets). After contacting Netgear they said locate the files on the C drive (C:\windows\system and C:\windows) and use them instead of the Windows CD when prompted by the computer. This resulted in the Adapter hardware installation process finishing "successfully" but the Netgear utility program to control the Adapter did not install (except on one occasion, out of many attempts, but it didn't reappear on re-booting). However, Device Manager shows the Adapter is installed and working properly. Netgear suggested I created a New User and tried re- installing but this made no difference. I have now installed an Ethernet Card. During installation I got the same prompts for the missing files (secur32.dll etc as above) and again I copied them from the C drive. The installation of the hardware finished "successfully" and Device Manager shows it as installed and working correctly. It also shows up as being connected to my Router. But I can't connect to the Router via Internet Explorer. If I open Network Neighbourhood it shows only 'Entire Network'. If I click on 'Entire Network' it says "Unable to Browse Network". Now everytime I open 'Network' in Control Panel(or right click 'Network Neighbourhood' and then 'Properties') I cannot see the Ethernet Card or Adapter. And then when I click 'OK'it prompts to insert Windows 98 CD saying it can't find secur32.dll; and in turn all the other files mentioned above. If I direct it to copy files from C drive the process finishes but nothing is installed and the problem is still their. However, if I click 'Cancel' this doesn't happen. It seems to me that the problem all stems from not being able to Browse the Network but I'm hoping this description will indicate the problem amd its solution. I have not had any problems with the computer, either hardware or software in the 4 years I've had it. With the Netgear adapter, the utility programme seemed to flash up momentarily during the computer boot up. I tried to control and set up the Adapter using Network Neighbourhood but only "Entire Network" shows and clicking on this gives "Unable to Browse Network". Both the Adapter and PCI Card are compatible with my computer and Windows 98SE. Thanks in anticipation of someone being able to help. . |
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Error Message: Cannot Find a Device File That May Be Needed to Run Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q132008 Err Msg: Cannot Find a Device File That May Be Needed to Run... http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q166832 ”Unable to Load the Dynamic Link Library” Error Message When You Install Drivers or Utilities http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;Q302590 -- Brian A. Conflicts start where information lacks. http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "davet" wrote in message ... I am running Windows 98SE on Dell Dimension XPS T600 440BX PIII. Problems started when I tried to install Netgear wireless USB adapter. During installation it asked for Windows 98 CD to be inserted because it couldn't find various files. I repeated the process many times and the files that were usually being requested we secur32.dll; svrapi.dll; nxdis.vxd; ndis2sup.vxd; ndiswmi.sys; vnetbios.vxd; loxproxy; locproxy2; nettrans.cat; network. Nothing happened when I inserted the CD (all the files are in Cabinets). After contacting Netgear they said locate the files on the C drive (C:\windows\system and C:\windows) and use them instead of the Windows CD when prompted by the computer. This resulted in the Adapter hardware installation process finishing "successfully" but the Netgear utility program to control the Adapter did not install (except on one occasion, out of many attempts, but it didn't reappear on re-booting). However, Device Manager shows the Adapter is installed and working properly. Netgear suggested I created a New User and tried re- installing but this made no difference. I have now installed an Ethernet Card. During installation I got the same prompts for the missing files (secur32.dll etc as above) and again I copied them from the C drive. The installation of the hardware finished "successfully" and Device Manager shows it as installed and working correctly. It also shows up as being connected to my Router. But I can't connect to the Router via Internet Explorer. If I open Network Neighbourhood it shows only 'Entire Network'. If I click on 'Entire Network' it says "Unable to Browse Network". Now everytime I open 'Network' in Control Panel(or right click 'Network Neighbourhood' and then 'Properties') I cannot see the Ethernet Card or Adapter. And then when I click 'OK'it prompts to insert Windows 98 CD saying it can't find secur32.dll; and in turn all the other files mentioned above. If I direct it to copy files from C drive the process finishes but nothing is installed and the problem is still their. However, if I click 'Cancel' this doesn't happen. It seems to me that the problem all stems from not being able to Browse the Network but I'm hoping this description will indicate the problem amd its solution. I have not had any problems with the computer, either hardware or software in the 4 years I've had it. With the Netgear adapter, the utility programme seemed to flash up momentarily during the computer boot up. I tried to control and set up the Adapter using Network Neighbourhood but only "Entire Network" shows and clicking on this gives "Unable to Browse Network". Both the Adapter and PCI Card are compatible with my computer and Windows 98SE. Thanks in anticipation of someone being able to help. |
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