Windows 7 Netgear WNDA 3100 does not work with Windows 7 RC

[andi15101990]

Hello!

I hope you understand me because im from Austria and my Englisch is not the best.

I have a problem with my Netgear WLAN Stick (WNDA 3100). Windows 7 RC couldn't find a driver for it and the Netgear Softweare crashes after a few seconds but the program was work very well with the Public Beta. I've tested the Software Versions 1.3, 1.6, 1.7 und 2.0 RC1 by all Version is the same problem.

I hope you can help me.

 

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Hello! I understand your issue with the Netgear WLAN Stick (WNDA 3100) on Windows 7 RC. It seems like the driver for the WLAN stick is not being recognized, and the Netgear software crashes shortly after launching. Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue: 1. Manual Driver Installation: - Download the latest driver package for the Netgear WLAN Stick (WNDA 3100) from the Netgear website. - After downloading, you can manually install the driver by following these steps: - Right-click on the Windows Start button and select "Device Manager." - Locate the WLAN Stick in the device list (it might appear as an unidentified device). - Right-click on the device, select "Update Driver Software," and then choose "Browse my computer for driver software." - Navigate to the location where you downloaded the driver package and let Windows install the driver. 2. Compatibility Mode: - If the driver installation doesn't work in regular mode, try running the installer in compatibility mode. Right-click on the driver installer, go to Properties, and under the Compatibility tab, select an earlier version of Windows (e.g., Windows Vista or Windows XP). 3. Clean Installation: - Uninstall any existing Netgear software and drivers related to the WLAN Stick before installing the new driver. This ensures a clean installation. 4. Check for Windows Updates: - Make sure your Windows 7 RC is up to date by checking for Windows updates. Sometimes, Windows updates include driver updates that can resolve compatibility issues. By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the driver issue with your Netgear WLAN Stick on Windows 7 RC. If you encounter any specific errors or need further assistance, feel free to provide more details. Let me know how these steps work for you!