Cannot get wireless usb adapter to install

MTYZEUS

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Hello smart people. I am new here. I am having trouble installing a wireless usb adapter on my Windows 7 os. I have tried Linksys and 2wire. Neither work. Can someone tell me which usb adapter I can use? I did try switching the compatability to no avail. I greatly appreciate any input you could give. Right now I have a nice new, fancy computer that I can't use and it's driving me nuts. Thank you.
 

My Computer

OS
windows 7
Please fill out your system specs along with the models of the USB adapters.

Thanks
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL VOSTRO 3650
OS
Windows 8.1 PRO
CPU
3rd Generation Intel Core i7‐3612QM CPU @ 2.10GHZ
Memory
8GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M (128 bit), 1GB Grpahics
Screen Resolution
1920X1080
Hard Drives
750GB 5400RPM
I'm using Linksys USB600N and USB300N on two separate Win7 boxes successfully.

Drivers can be downloaded HERE.

For some reason, the XP drivers for the 600 give me better throughput in Win7 than the Vista drivers - go figure.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 & 64 -(Boot Camped Snow Leopard on a Mac Mini)
CPU
AMD Athlon A64 X2 6000+ 3.1GHz
Motherboard
DFI LanParty Jr 790GX M2RS
Memory
4GB Corsair XMS RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD4550/512MB/DDR3 passive cooled
Sound Card
latest RealTek HD/HDMI drivers
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung LN40A550 (primary); Zalman 7" LCD (secondary)
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 ; 800x600
Hard Drives
WD Raptor for OS
Seagate 7211 640GB
Two Samsung EcoGreens for TV in RAID 0 = 3TB
Two WD MyBook 1TB externals for B/U and Movies
Optical Drive:
LG GGC-H20L Super Multi Blue BluRay/HD-DVD internal
PSU
Corsair HX520W
Case
Zalman HD160XT
Cooling
Zalman CNPS9500Cu on processor - Four Nexus case fans
Keyboard
Gyration wireless Media Center Keyboard
Mouse
Gyration Cordless Optical Air Mouse
Internet Speed
6344 kbps Down/1043 kbps Up (Comcast cable)
Other Info
HDMI audio/video out to Yamaha RX-V1065 receiver.
All controlled by a Harmony One universal remote.

Four other home built computers plus a Mac Mini, but this is my main Win7 testbed.
Welcome MYTZEUS, Welcome to SevenForums, It is most likely a driver problem. Keep trying driver downloads and use that compatibility trick. And as was said above sometimes the xp driver will work when the vista will not. I use a netgear usb adapter and the latest driver just will not work but the xp will? Good luck to you and enjoy SF!
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway GT5692
OS
Windows 7 Ulti. x64
CPU
AMD Phenom 8450 triple-core 2.10 ghz
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radion HD 3200
Monitor(s) Displays
Gateway FPD1775W
Screen Resolution
1280x720
Hard Drives
465.6613 Gibibytes
Hello smart people. I am new here. I am having trouble installing a wireless usb adapter on my Windows 7 os. I have tried Linksys and 2wire. Neither work. Can someone tell me which usb adapter I can use? I did try switching the compatability to no avail. I greatly appreciate any input you could give. Right now I have a nice new, fancy computer that I can't use and it's driving me nuts. Thank you.


Hi and welcome to seven forums

First things first You need to fill in your system specs (lower left corner) so we know what kind of hardware you have. Second have you updated your wifi driver?

Ken
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
OS
Win 8 Release candidate 8400
CPU
[email protected]
Memory
4 gigs
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Cooling
none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up
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