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USA2020
Dec 06, 2020Follower
Can't download driver for Windows8.1
I just got A7000 from my friend. However, my PC can't download driver.
Error message show as : Windows could not find driver software for your device.
I tried 3 different PCs and bond Laptop.
OS is Windows 8.1 for all.
Please teach me how to install and setup.
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> [...] my PC can't download driver. [...]
"Windows can't find" and "PC can't download" are spelled differently
for a reason.> Please teach me how to install and setup.
Here's a radical concept which works for some people:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RTFM
Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model number, and look
for Documentation. Get the User Manual (at least). Read. Under
Downloads, nearby, there seems to be a kit, and its Release Notes
mention:Win 7/8/10 32/64 bits driver version: 1030.25.0701.2017
Windows 7/8/10 32/64 bit genie utility version: 1.0.0.15I'd try that.
- michaelkenwardGuru - Experienced User
You have posted your message in the section of this community given over to Nighthawk WiFi Routers. (This is easily done, given Netgear's impenetrable community structure.)
You might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers about your hardware, in the appropriate section for your device. That's probably here:
WiFi Adapters - NETGEAR CommunitiesVisit the support pages:
Support | NETGEAR
Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.
That page will also have any software, firmware and drivers for your device.
This might have a few useful tips:Troubleshooting - USB adapter not detected | Answer | NETGEAR Support
- michaelkenwardGuru - Experienced User