[SOLVED] Multiple references to “NOT installed” wireless adaptors.

JoeGons · 05-02-2009, 01:15 PM

Hi,
I bought a Linksys USB Wireless adaptor WUSB54GC.
I wanted to use it on my Laptop (Acer Travelmate 2480 with XP SP3.)
The signal , when using the built-in adaptor, was low so I wanted to relocate the receiver.
I disabled the built-in adaptor first.
I tested the 54GC directly attached to the Laptop after installing the Software and driver.
It was working but not picking up the Network I wanted.
I attached it through a 5 ft USB cable (supplied) and tried moving it to various locations.
On the cable I received NO signals.
I tried reinstalling several times.
In my Network Connections Window I now see “Wireless Network Connection 5”
I only have the one Adaptor enabled.
I guess this is because I reinstalled the Adaptor so many times.
Is there a way to go back to Zero or One? (Wireless Network Connection 1)
There must be something(s) saved in the Registry.
I did the same nonsense on my Desktop!!!
Thanks,

Joe

**johnwill** · 05-03-2009, 03:12 PM

For XP, you can simply go into Network Connections and rename the connection to whatever you like.

JoeGons · 05-03-2009, 06:27 PM

Thanks (again) John.
I know there are references in the Registry that list several instances of the same Adaptor.
I was hoping that there was an easy way to remove the duplicate entries.
Windows does not seem to provide a way to remove these entries and does not remove them when one uninstalls the item.
I’ve come to the conclusion that there is no simple fix.
Thanks again,
Joe

**johnwill** · 05-04-2009, 08:15 AM

There is no easy way, that's why I suggest renaming it. The extra stuff in the registry is not significant. It's real easy to shoot yourself in the foot tinkering with the registry, and there's really no point.

JoeGons · 05-04-2009, 09:48 AM

Thanks again John.
Joe

05-02-2009, 01:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoeGons Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Trinidad and Tobago Posts: 56 OS: xp Home AND 98 My System	[SOLVED] Multiple references to “NOT installed” wireless adaptors. Hi, I bought a Linksys USB Wireless adaptor WUSB54GC. I wanted to use it on my Laptop (Acer Travelmate 2480 with XP SP3.) The signal , when using the built-in adaptor, was low so I wanted to relocate the receiver. I disabled the built-in adaptor first. I tested the 54GC directly attached to the Laptop after installing the Software and driver. It was working but not picking up the Network I wanted. I attached it through a 5 ft USB cable (supplied) and tried moving it to various locations. On the cable I received NO signals. I tried reinstalling several times. In my Network Connections Window I now see “Wireless Network Connection 5” I only have the one Adaptor enabled. I guess this is because I reinstalled the Adaptor so many times. Is there a way to go back to Zero or One? (Wireless Network Connection 1) There must be something(s) saved in the Registry. I did the same nonsense on my Desktop!!! Thanks, Joe __________________ If we could do it alone we would not need each other.

05-03-2009, 03:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,607 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Multiple references to “NOT installed” wireless adaptors. For XP, you can simply go into Network Connections and rename the connection to whatever you like. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

05-03-2009, 06:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
JoeGons Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Trinidad and Tobago Posts: 56 OS: xp Home AND 98 My System	Re: Multiple references to “NOT installed” wireless adaptors. Thanks (again) John. I know there are references in the Registry that list several instances of the same Adaptor. I was hoping that there was an easy way to remove the duplicate entries. Windows does not seem to provide a way to remove these entries and does not remove them when one uninstalls the item. I’ve come to the conclusion that there is no simple fix. Thanks again, Joe __________________ If we could do it alone we would not need each other.

05-04-2009, 08:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,607 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Multiple references to “NOT installed” wireless adaptors. There is no easy way, that's why I suggest renaming it. The extra stuff in the registry is not significant. It's real easy to shoot yourself in the foot tinkering with the registry, and there's really no point. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

05-04-2009, 09:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
JoeGons Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Trinidad and Tobago Posts: 56 OS: xp Home AND 98 My System	Re: Multiple references to “NOT installed” wireless adaptors. Thanks again John. Joe __________________ If we could do it alone we would not need each other.