wirless network adapater driver for windows 7[MOVED]

nlfwy · 11-01-2009, 02:25 AM

Atheros AR5007UG usb wireless network adapter I have searched hi and low for windows 7 x64 driver ... I had the release candidate installed and had my adapter working ... were do I go on my pc to get the driver? then when I install windows 7 rtm how do I install the driver? or do I need to download it from the internet? can't seem to find it on the internet.

**jcgriff2** · 11-01-2009, 02:54 AM

Did you have Windows 7 RC x64 or x86 installed?

If RC x64, the same drive should work with RTM x64

nlfwy · 11-01-2009, 03:26 AM

thats my problem I have no clue were that driver is?

**jcgriff2** · 11-01-2009, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlfwy

Atheros AR5007UG usb wireless network adapter I have searched hi and low for windows 7 x64 driver ... I had the release candidate installed and had my adapter working ... were do I go on my pc to get the driver? then when I install windows 7 rtm how do I install the driver? or do I need to download it from the internet? can't seem to find it on the internet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcgriff2

Did you have Windows 7 RC x64 or x86 installed?

If RC x64, the same drive should work with RTM x64

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlfwy

thats my problem I have no clue were that driver is?

It is the same procedure that you used to install the drivers under Windows 7 RC. Go into Device Manager, expand the network tree branch, 2x-click on wifi, click on driver tab
START | devmgmt.msc

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EDIT: Did you install Windows 7 RC or did someone else?

Where did you get the driver from that you installed in Windows 7 RC? You said in post #1 that the driver was installed and the network was working. Wherever you got that driver from - that is the same one to use under Windows 7 RTM.

**BCCOMP** · 11-01-2009, 01:34 PM

Hi,
Chances are the Vista driver will work:
http://www.atheros.cz/download.php?a...007UG&system=4

Bill

nlfwy · 11-01-2009, 03:29 PM

I have installed the driver ... howeever it says the device is unplugged and it is plugged in ... still works in vista x64 so I now the hardware works ... any ideas?

**BCCOMP** · 11-01-2009, 05:37 PM

Do you have any USB errors (or any other errors) in the Device Manager?
Please post all errors if you have them.

What is the make and model of this computer?

Bill

nlfwy · 11-01-2009, 06:12 PM

I bought the pieces .. and assembled the computer ...

I have a intel pentium d 2.8 ghz
300 w power supply model # iso-400 4
motherboard msi G31M3-L V2
2 sticks of 2gb ddr2 800 ram
one ide hd 200gb
one sata hd 300gb
one dvd-rw burner

no errors in device manager at all .... when I first plug in the device it says it is installing new device ... but then says device not successfully installed .... hmmm ... not sure ....

**BCCOMP** · 11-01-2009, 07:02 PM

Try this:
Extract the driver to a folder.
Plug in the USB Adapter
If win7 detects the USB device and attempts to install it cancel the install.
Go to the Device Manager
You should "see" an error (Yellow!) for the USB device
Right click on the error>Update Driver
Guide win7 to where you extracted the driver to.
See if win7 will install the driver

nlfwy · 11-02-2009, 03:29 AM

problem is that the device only shows up in device manager for a second then it disappears...

**BCCOMP** · 11-02-2009, 03:59 AM

Look under Network Adapters (in the Device Manager) to see if it is listed there.

nlfwy · 11-02-2009, 05:08 AM

it appears for a second then disappears .....

nlfwy · 11-02-2009, 05:16 AM

I am really stumped ... that is why I came here for assistance .... I use this same usb wlan device on my vista x64 computer with no issues ... that is how I keep responding to you. so I don't believe it is my device .... Honestly it apprears under network adapters ... says atheros blah blah .... then after a second it disappears .... hmm ... I went to my mobo site and downloaded the latest win7x64 drivers and installed them ... still same issue .... so not sure now .... do I have the right driver? I downloaded from the link you gave me earlier ... that is the only thing I can think off.

**BCCOMP** · 11-02-2009, 05:17 AM

Can I get a screenshot of the Device Manager with all the + opened
You may have to take two screenshots.

Did you install the driver As run as Administrator?
Have you tried to install the driver in compatiblity mode:
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...4-a1ab826059b7

Bill

nlfwy · 11-02-2009, 05:52 AM

I have my screenshots ... I notice a exclamation that I didn't see before ... so I am guessing that is my issue ... so maybe you can offer some advice on what that unknown device is? thanks...

nlfwy · 11-02-2009, 05:53 AM

i have one more screenshot for you

**BCCOMP** · 11-02-2009, 06:03 AM

I believe the unknown device is your problem.
Can I get the exact make and model of this wireless adapter?
The Atheros 5007UG is the chipset not the make and model.
Bill

nlfwy · 11-02-2009, 08:21 AM

the unknown device has disappeared once I restarted the computer it wasn't there anymore .... not sure what it was .... but I am still having the same issue with my usb wlan ... it appears for a second then its gone ... how do I uninstall it .... I have plugged other usb devices into the same usb port no issues ... if I don't see it in my device manager is there another way to remove it?

**BCCOMP** · 11-02-2009, 08:31 AM

Was the USB adapter plugged in when you rebooted the computer?

With the adapter removed do you get the error?

Can I get the exact make and model of this wireless adapter?

nlfwy · 11-02-2009, 10:38 AM

i have uninstalled all my wlan drivers ... so now it comes up with only one error ... and that is usb 2.0 wlan with the yellow exclamation mark .... I right click say update driver ... find the driver on my computer and say install .... it says success .... I unplug and plug back in usb device and same stuff happens .... it appears for a second then disappears ... hmm....

I don't have a model number for you ... on the usb device it says retail plus .. i looked on the box it came in and I don't see any model info ... so not sure ..

I also had this same driver working on windows 7 release candidate ... so not sure why it isn't working with the rtm ... build 7600.1635.090713-1255 x64 any other suggestions dude?

11-01-2009, 02:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
nlfwy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25 OS: vista	wirless network adapater driver for windows 7[MOVED] Atheros AR5007UG usb wireless network adapter I have searched hi and low for windows 7 x64 driver ... I had the release candidate installed and had my adapter working ... were do I go on my pc to get the driver? then when I install windows 7 rtm how do I install the driver? or do I need to download it from the internet? can't seem to find it on the internet.

11-01-2009, 02:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
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11-01-2009, 03:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
nlfwy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25 OS: vista	Re: wirless network adapater driver for windows 7 thats my problem I have no clue were that driver is?

11-01-2009, 01:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,891 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: wirless network adapater driver for windows 7[MOVED] Hi, Chances are the Vista driver will work: http://www.atheros.cz/download.php?a...007UG&system=4 Bill __________________ I do not respond to PM's or e-mails with regards for assistance. Please post your issues to the forum. If I miss your post, please PM me with a link to your post. Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ \| PC Running Slow

11-01-2009, 03:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
nlfwy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25 OS: vista	Re: wirless network adapater driver for windows 7[MOVED] I have installed the driver ... howeever it says the device is unplugged and it is plugged in ... still works in vista x64 so I now the hardware works ... any ideas?

11-01-2009, 05:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,891 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: wirless network adapater driver for windows 7[MOVED] Do you have any USB errors (or any other errors) in the Device Manager? Please post all errors if you have them. What is the make and model of this computer? Bill __________________ I do not respond to PM's or e-mails with regards for assistance. Please post your issues to the forum. If I miss your post, please PM me with a link to your post. Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ \| PC Running Slow

11-01-2009, 06:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
nlfwy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25 OS: vista	Re: wirless network adapater driver for windows 7[MOVED] I bought the pieces .. and assembled the computer ... I have a intel pentium d 2.8 ghz 300 w power supply model # iso-400 4 motherboard msi G31M3-L V2 2 sticks of 2gb ddr2 800 ram one ide hd 200gb one sata hd 300gb one dvd-rw burner no errors in device manager at all .... when I first plug in the device it says it is installing new device ... but then says device not successfully installed .... hmmm ... not sure ....

11-01-2009, 07:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,891 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: wirless network adapater driver for windows 7[MOVED] Try this: Extract the driver to a folder. Plug in the USB Adapter If win7 detects the USB device and attempts to install it cancel the install. Go to the Device Manager You should "see" an error (Yellow!) for the USB device Right click on the error>Update Driver Guide win7 to where you extracted the driver to. See if win7 will install the driver __________________ I do not respond to PM's or e-mails with regards for assistance. Please post your issues to the forum. If I miss your post, please PM me with a link to your post. Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ \| PC Running Slow

11-02-2009, 03:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
nlfwy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25 OS: vista	Re: wirless network adapater driver for windows 7[MOVED] problem is that the device only shows up in device manager for a second then it disappears...

11-02-2009, 03:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,891 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: wirless network adapater driver for windows 7[MOVED] Look under Network Adapters (in the Device Manager) to see if it is listed there. __________________ I do not respond to PM's or e-mails with regards for assistance. Please post your issues to the forum. If I miss your post, please PM me with a link to your post. Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ \| PC Running Slow

11-02-2009, 05:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
nlfwy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25 OS: vista	Re: wirless network adapater driver for windows 7[MOVED] it appears for a second then disappears .....

11-02-2009, 05:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
nlfwy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25 OS: vista	Re: wirless network adapater driver for windows 7[MOVED] I am really stumped ... that is why I came here for assistance .... I use this same usb wlan device on my vista x64 computer with no issues ... that is how I keep responding to you. so I don't believe it is my device .... Honestly it apprears under network adapters ... says atheros blah blah .... then after a second it disappears .... hmm ... I went to my mobo site and downloaded the latest win7x64 drivers and installed them ... still same issue .... so not sure now .... do I have the right driver? I downloaded from the link you gave me earlier ... that is the only thing I can think off.

11-02-2009, 05:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,891 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: wirless network adapater driver for windows 7[MOVED] Can I get a screenshot of the Device Manager with all the + opened You may have to take two screenshots. Did you install the driver As run as Administrator? Have you tried to install the driver in compatiblity mode: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...4-a1ab826059b7 Bill __________________ I do not respond to PM's or e-mails with regards for assistance. Please post your issues to the forum. If I miss your post, please PM me with a link to your post. Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ \| PC Running Slow Last edited by BCCOMP; 11-02-2009 at 05:29 AM.

11-02-2009, 06:03 AM	#17 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,891 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: wirless network adapater driver for windows 7[MOVED] I believe the unknown device is your problem. Can I get the exact make and model of this wireless adapter? The Atheros 5007UG is the chipset not the make and model. Bill __________________ I do not respond to PM's or e-mails with regards for assistance. Please post your issues to the forum. If I miss your post, please PM me with a link to your post. Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ \| PC Running Slow

11-02-2009, 08:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
nlfwy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25 OS: vista	Re: wirless network adapater driver for windows 7[MOVED] the unknown device has disappeared once I restarted the computer it wasn't there anymore .... not sure what it was .... but I am still having the same issue with my usb wlan ... it appears for a second then its gone ... how do I uninstall it .... I have plugged other usb devices into the same usb port no issues ... if I don't see it in my device manager is there another way to remove it?

11-02-2009, 08:31 AM	#19 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,891 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: wirless network adapater driver for windows 7[MOVED] Was the USB adapter plugged in when you rebooted the computer? With the adapter removed do you get the error? Can I get the exact make and model of this wireless adapter? __________________ I do not respond to PM's or e-mails with regards for assistance. Please post your issues to the forum. If I miss your post, please PM me with a link to your post. Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ \| PC Running Slow

11-02-2009, 10:38 AM	#20 (permalink)
nlfwy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25 OS: vista	Re: wirless network adapater driver for windows 7[MOVED] i have uninstalled all my wlan drivers ... so now it comes up with only one error ... and that is usb 2.0 wlan with the yellow exclamation mark .... I right click say update driver ... find the driver on my computer and say install .... it says success .... I unplug and plug back in usb device and same stuff happens .... it appears for a second then disappears ... hmm.... I don't have a model number for you ... on the usb device it says retail plus .. i looked on the box it came in and I don't see any model info ... so not sure .. I also had this same driver working on windows 7 release candidate ... so not sure why it isn't working with the rtm ... build 7600.1635.090713-1255 x64 any other suggestions dude?