tal ormanda Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I just put in a Wireless G Desktop Adapter by D-Link. When I restart my computer it doesnt ID what I pluged in so I dont get the wireless icon in the bottom right to use it. Help me!Also the power icon on it is flashing that its on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlash428 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Definately need more info here...i.e.Does the device appear in the device manager?Can you view the wireless network adapter in your "network connections" window?Is wireless zero-config service running, or is there supplemental software that was installed for this device?any other information that may be relevant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tal ormanda Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Nope cant see any of that^Its pluged in and the power says its on. I'm going to try and reinstall the driver again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlash428 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Well, if the device doesn't appear in the device manager, even as a "question mark" or "exclaimation" device (indicating there is a driver problem or the device isn't recognized), then there may more to the issue.Are there any problem devices? I find it very odd that it would be getting power and not showing up anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tal ormanda Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 (edited) I go to add new hardware in control panel and i tried adding it myself. It was on a list but then I got this error: Thats from before. This is when I found it on a list manually doing it:Device Manager: Edited August 14, 2006 by tal ormanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tal ormanda Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Someone help????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlash428 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Well, I would start by removing all instances of the device from the Device manager (because there are multiple instances of the device now appearing), shut my computer down and restart and try to reinstall fresh. If that didn't work, and it probably won't, I would check the manufacterer's web site for any driver updates, and if so, install the most recent drivers.We now know that windows does recognize the device, however a "device cannot start" error usually indicates that there is a problem with the driver that is installed (which is why I suggested checking for new versions of the device driver), or there is a problem or malfunction with the device itself. Are you able to plug the wireless card into a different computer and see if works from there? That may be able to rule somethings out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tal ormanda Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 (edited) No, only have one computer. I am calling the company now... I removed them and tried again. Failed. Edited August 14, 2006 by tal ormanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tal ormanda Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 CLOSED~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T D Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Double click D-Link Wireless G Desktop Adapter in device manager and click resources.Does it say "this device isn't using any resources as it has a problem"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tal ormanda Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Couldnt get it to ID with the computer. Sent it back. CLOSED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now