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yashu2146
Aspirant
Feb 20, 2018

wnda3100v2

Using install disk, install hangs at "detecting adapter."  I have tried using different download versions of software from Netgear download site.  I have also uninstalled previous installed versions,...
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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 21, 2018

Is the USB device plugged in when you do this?

 

Some people find that they do not need the drivers off the CD. They just plug ion the USB adapter and let Windows get on with it. Windows 10 seems to have its own drivers that work.

 

 

 

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yashu2146
Aspirant
Feb 21, 2018

I have followed all instructions exactly.

 

I have also tried to use windows update by just plugging adapter in.  I get the message the same message.

 

I have also tried installing it with antivirus turned off.

 

I have also tried installing it with "safe mode & networking."

 

 

 

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    yashu2146
    Aspirant
    Feb 21, 2018

    Forgot to add that I'm using Win 7.

     

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      michaelkenward
      Guru - Experienced User
      Feb 21, 2018

      Have you looked into removing the old drivers?

       

      These will be hidden in Windows.

       

      > Device Manager

      > Network Adapters

      > View

      > Show Hidden Devices

       

      There may be "greyed out" drivers in there that need removing.

       

       

       

       

       

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        yashu2146
        Aspirant
        Feb 21, 2018

        I have looked, no greyed out areas.