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bboybryce
Nov 09, 2024Aspirant
Netgear a7000 adapter not connecting to pc for drivers to recognize it
I recently got a new pc and have been jumping through the hoops of getting windows 11 installed and I finally have:) but when i switched my machines i still wanted to use my wifi adapter even though ...
schumaku
Nov 10, 2024Guru - Experienced User
On Windows 11 - better since Windows 7, 8, and 10 - scratch the historic Genie "Program", uninstall it - only install the standalone (SA) drivers, and use the Windows standrd controls, eg. for Connect to a Wi-Fi network in Windows.
bboybryce
Nov 10, 2024Aspirant
could you possibly send me a guide or some photos about uninstalling it because ive been trying but am unsure of what to do.
- schumakuNov 10, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Simply use the Windows 11 controls ... Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows
- bboybryceNov 10, 2024Aspirant
I've tried this method and it still dosent work.
- schumakuNov 10, 2024Guru - Experienced User
The A7000 is an USB (3.0) UPnP device.
In case your PC does have both USB 2.x and USB3.x ports, to differentiate where both types are availble, the later 3.x ones are typically marked with a blue insert while the older USB 2.x tech ones are black.
What does not work when it comes to the uninstallation process?
Very often, there is an uninstall application link at the same loction where those legacy programs are installed: