I have a Netgear WNDA3100v2 USB wireless adapter. I cannot get it to work in 64bit. I have downloaded drivers from window update, Netgear and others. I have also tried many different adapters and none work for me.
I went back to 32 bit and the dongle works beautifully but I have lost half of my 8Gb of RAM (not to mention a load of programs - backed up ok but now need re-installing).
Two questions:
How can I get decent drivers for 64bit?
How can I get 32bit to see all my RAM? Preferably.
Sorry this is a bit vague but I am quite upset that I have had to downgrade my OS. 64 bit driver compatibility sure seems a problem to me.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit 7600 SP1AMD FX4350 quad core 4.2MHz unlocked2 x 4Gb and 2 x 2Gb = 12Gb running at 1600MHzGeForce GTX960
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built like Trigger's broom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit 7600 SP1
CPU
AMD FX4350 quad core 4.2MHz unlocked
Motherboard
Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0
Memory
2 x 4Gb and 2 x 2Gb = 12Gb running at 1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce GTX960
Sound Card
On board
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer S220HQL LED backlit
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
WD10EURS-630AB1 1TB
PSU
Corsair TX650
Case
CiT Jupiter
Cooling
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro C1
Keyboard
Genius USB wired
Mouse
Logitech G402 wired
Internet Speed
Up to 16Mb but provided by Sky so probably not that much
Antivirus
MSE
Other Info
2 x internal SATA DVD-RW
Canon LiDE 110 USB flatbed scanner
Epson WF-2010 wireless printer
Netgear WNDA3100v2 wireless dongle
A 32 bit OS is limited to a maximum of 4 GB RAM of which typically about 3.25 GB will be accessible. This is a licensing restriction among others and there is no legal way around it.
It really comes down to a straight choice. You will not be able to get Windows 7 32 bit to use any more that 4Gb of RAM.
So if you want to be able to use all your 8Gb of RAM you will have to reinstall Windows in 64 bit mode.
You should be able to get 64 bit drivers to work on your Netgear adapter. I did a quick check on the web quoting your Netgear adapter & it says that it is 64 bit. Of course I don't know how old your Netgear is, so perhaps older ones were 32 bit, but as you say you have tried a 64 bit driver.
While I was typing this LMiller7 has very kindly supplied a website address for you. Follow all the directions there for installation & it should work.
Keep us posted on your decision I will be interested.
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My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit sp1Intel i5 3570 3.4Ghz Ivy Bridge SKT 1155 quad...G-Skill Rip Jaws 16Gb (8x2) DDR3 -1600 PC3 12...Gigabyte NVIDIA GT610 1Gb DDR3 810/1200 PCI-E...
Hi. Thanks for all the advice. And particularly to LMiller7 for the link. I tried loads of drivers from the Netgear site without success. I reinstalled 64 bit and downloaded the linked drivers and all is working fine. So pleased to have 64 bit back as it is so much quicker than 32 bit .
Thanks again peeps.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit 7600 SP1AMD FX4350 quad core 4.2MHz unlocked2 x 4Gb and 2 x 2Gb = 12Gb running at 1600MHzGeForce GTX960
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built like Trigger's broom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit 7600 SP1
CPU
AMD FX4350 quad core 4.2MHz unlocked
Motherboard
Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0
Memory
2 x 4Gb and 2 x 2Gb = 12Gb running at 1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce GTX960
Sound Card
On board
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer S220HQL LED backlit
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
WD10EURS-630AB1 1TB
PSU
Corsair TX650
Case
CiT Jupiter
Cooling
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro C1
Keyboard
Genius USB wired
Mouse
Logitech G402 wired
Internet Speed
Up to 16Mb but provided by Sky so probably not that much
Antivirus
MSE
Other Info
2 x internal SATA DVD-RW
Canon LiDE 110 USB flatbed scanner
Epson WF-2010 wireless printer
Netgear WNDA3100v2 wireless dongle
(not to mention a load of programs - backed up ok but now need re-installing).
