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TechKitten
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Apr 30, 2016
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Netgear AC600 not working, no detection in setup.

  1. So, I went to format my Dell Latitude D800, back to XPSP3 from Vista SP2, and the WiFi card (AC600) was picked up previously during setup (and no, the USB port is not faulty) and it is not picked up now. I need help to get it working, I've used the included CD from when I bought it from OfficeMax on April 10, 2016.
  2. So, now it won't pick up during setup, I've tried the driver from the site (netgear.com) and there is NO light on it, there is no, the installers don't pick it up. AND THIS IS JUST A SPARE PC, I USE A MACBOOK PRO LATE-2011, IT DOES NOT WORK EVEN WHEN I PLUG IT INTO THAT MACHINE WITH VMWARE FUSION RUNNING.
  3. And I need help, ASAP, this machine goes around with me, and it is good minus this WiFi card not working.
  • UPDATE: I have gotten it working, I just needed to reformat the PC. :mantongue: TIP: Just UNPLUG the adapter during Windows setup.

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  • UPDATE: I have gotten it working, I just needed to reformat the PC. :mantongue: TIP: Just UNPLUG the adapter during Windows setup.

    • VE6CGX's avatar
      VE6CGX
      Master

      I think you meant Windows installation or upgrade from XP to Vista. I never heard formatting OS I think the driver for that USB was the problem. General rule, you always check driver compatibility when moving OS from one version to another one like you just did.

    • VE6CGX's avatar
      VE6CGX
      Master

      How do you format the PC? It is always known when you change OS, you have let the new OS discover and learn the device. Nothing new.

      I guess you don't live in North America.

      • TechKitten's avatar
        TechKitten
        Aspirant

        Q: How do you format the PC?

        A: Reinstall the OS

         

        It is always known when you change OS, you have let the new OS discover and learn the device. Nothing new.- I knew that.

         

        I guess you don't live in North America.- Yes, I do, I live in the USA