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Belkin wireless receiver does not install on new computer.

Anonymous
2011-02-19T15:26:40+00:00

I had to wipe my hard drive clean because of a virus. I am trying to install my Belkin USB wireless USB adapter N150. I have tried many times. All goes well untill I restart. Then I get message device driver software not successfully installed.

I have used the CD which came with it and have downloaded from the Belkin site.

I have unplugged my cordless phone. I have tried  different USB ports.

Is there a way to test if the adapter even works?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-02-20T05:00:25+00:00

    Hi,

    Method 1:

    I suggest you to run Hardware Troubleshooter and then check for the issue.

    a)     Open the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter by clicking the Start button and then clicking Control Panel.

    b)     In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click Troubleshooting. Under Hardware and Sound, click Configure a device.‌

    c)      If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

    Access the link below to know more about Hardware Troubleshooter:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Open-the-Hardware-and-Devices-troubleshooter

     Method 2:

    If the above step does not help us to diagnose the issue, uninstall the drivers for USB [Universal Serial bus] host controller and restart the computer. Let Windows install the generic drivers and then see if it helps you to fix the issue.

    a)     Open Device Manager by clicking the Start button, then Device Manager in the search box.‌

    b)     If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

    c)      Look for the device under USB [Universal Serial bus] host controller, right click on it and select Uninstall.

    d)     Reboot the computer.

    e)     On reboot, Windows 7 should re-install the drivers automatically.

    Try to connect the USB device once the system reboots and check if the issue persists.

    Method 3:

    I would also suggest you to download the drivers for Windows 7 from the links provided below and check if the issue persists.

    http://en-us-support.belkin.com/app/answers/detail/a\_id/3251/~/f6d4050-version-1-n150-enhanced-wireless-usb-network-adapter---driver-only

    http://en-us-support.belkin.com/app/answers/detail/a\_id/2752/~/f6d4050---n150-enhanced-wireless-usb-network-adapter---software-and-drivers

    Disclaimer:

    Using Third Party Software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Third Party Software can be solved. Using Third Party Software is at your own risk.

    Thanks and Regards:

    Naman R - Microsoft Support Engineer. Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

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