network adapter not showing up in device manager

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  1. Posts : 12
    2000 Pro, XP MCE, Vista Premium, 7 pro
       #1

    network adapter not showing up in device manager




    Marvell Libertas 8335/Sweex LW057 issues
    computer specs this applies to:

    ASUS A8V-MX
    AMD Athlon 64 3200+
    1GB DDR400 RAM
    80GB Maxtor IDE
    HD3650 512mb graphics card

    SWEEX LW057/ MARVELL LIBERTAS 8335

    I used to run XP on this computer, but Im used to Windows 7 since thats my main computer's OS. So I thought, what the hell. I checked compatibility and it said my wifi card shouldnt have an issue with Windows 7. I installed the OS, booted, and my wifi card was gone from the device manager. So I cant install the driver, since Sweex nor Marvell supplies an installation program. just the inf and sys files, which isnt enough.

    I also tried show hidden devices, nothing popped up. legacy driver didnt work either.

    the card is indeed working, as I tried in another pc. the pci slots are fine too. its a software related problem.

    does anyone have an idea?
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  2. Posts : 1,180
    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #2

    Your other thread says Vista is supposed to have built in drivers, did you install Vista or Windows 7?
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  3. Posts : 12
    2000 Pro, XP MCE, Vista Premium, 7 pro
    Thread Starter
       #3

    both. I had Vista as a reference, but it didnt make a difference. I intended to put 7 on it but without the wifi working, I cant use it
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  4. Posts : 1,180
    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #4

    Wait, what? Do you currently have Windows 7 or Windows Vista installed on this computer?
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  5. Posts : 12
    2000 Pro, XP MCE, Vista Premium, 7 pro
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Windows 7 home premium
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  6. Posts : 1,180
    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #6

    Alrighty, well, in this thread, the OP asks the same question

    In response, someone suggests downloading this driver

    From the lack of response from the OP I am assuming it worked
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  7. Posts : 12
    2000 Pro, XP MCE, Vista Premium, 7 pro
    Thread Starter
       #7

    that wont work. it doesnt take any drivers whatsoever, because its not listed in device manager.

    also: theres a LED on the card, in XP its on, even without driver, but in 7, its off.
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  8. Posts : 1,180
    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #8

    That is an .exe file, you dont need to go into Device Manager.
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  9. Posts : 12
    2000 Pro, XP MCE, Vista Premium, 7 pro
    Thread Starter
       #9

    its a self extracting .exe. in there are driver files.
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  10. Posts : 1,180
    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #10

    Yes, there are driver files, there is also an Autorun PROGRAM that will install the utility
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