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gvstn

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2. And verify that the device is recognized but that the driver is not installed.

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Sun Aug 18, 2013, 12:48 PM

Aug 2013

Type device manager into the Search box and hit enter. See if the device is listed but there is a yellow exclamation point or question mark beside it, indicating it is recognized but needs a driver.

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Close but no cigar - yet (Helllllp!) [View all] IrishAyes Aug 2013 OP

Is this the driver you tried? gvstn Aug 2013 #1

And verify that the device is recognized but that the driver is not installed. gvstn Aug 2013 #2

I did that in Device Manager too IrishAyes Aug 2013 #5

Well, I just went back and checked Device Manager yet again IrishAyes Aug 2013 #6

Hmm gvstn Aug 2013 #7

I'll try. Meanwhile, here's my update: IrishAyes Aug 2013 #3

Face it, you're a hero! IrishAyes Aug 2013 #4

Your help was critical, and I believe that's the driver I downloaded IrishAyes Aug 2013 #8

I don't have single wireless computer connection. gvstn Aug 2013 #9

Yer right, Win7 driver installation generally is easy as pie. IrishAyes Aug 2013 #10