Okay, I have found a solution that works for me in that case and also for my Soundmax audio driver that vista loads. My card was a Dlink with the antheroes chipset. I went to the manufacturer and got the latest XP driver. I tried the install both ways and it works. 1. Right click on setup file and properties. set compatability mode as XPSP2 and save. Right click and run as administrator. Connected at 108.. 2. Went and got the latest antheros driver. Extract it. Then under device manager do a driver update for the network adapter... Don't choose to auto scan. Choose to manually install, then select network adapter from the list, then browse to the folder where you have extracted the file and select it and or select the *.ini file. You may get prompts about not being verified but hit yes or ignore and you will be set. Ahh, and oh yes, You may have to ulimately turn on G plus A on your wireless router or acces point for it to see it in some cases... But the above method for the drivers should work. PS. I have found out that the naming convention of your wireless network connection matters. If you have an under_ score or dash, or too long of a name for you access point or router connection you will not be able to connect. I forgot to mention that I have tested and verified this fact. This may be also why you aren't able to connect or see your wireless connection.