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8.0.0.171

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The tag 8.0.0.171 refers to a specific driver version encountered in a Windows 7 installation context. In the tagged thread, a user with an Atheros AR5008 WLAN Mini PCI card (model AR5BMB-0072TA) found that Windows 7 would only install drivers designed for Windows XP, not Vista or Windows 7. The driver version 8.0.0.171 was likely associated with the XP-era driver that the system defaulted to. The discussion highlights compatibility issues when using hardware originally from an Apple Mac on a Windows 7 PC, and the challenges of finding the correct driver for optimal performance. This tag is relevant for troubleshooting wireless adapter driver problems on Windows 7, especially with legacy or cross-platform hardware.
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    Windows 7 Atheros AR5008 (AR5BMB-0072TA) WLAN Driver Issue

    I recently installed Window 7 professional and had issues with an Atheros AR5008 WLAN Mini PCI card i purchased for my computer (yes my main PC motherboard has a mini PCI connection, identical to most older laptops). The AR5008 was purchased from ebay and the AR5008 model number quoted on the...
    • GavinFowler
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    • 8.0.0.171 apple atheros device manager digital signature drivers hardware hardware id installation macos netathr.inf network stability pci performance subsys troubleshooting vendor id windows 7 wlan
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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