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Guest John Dulak
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Re: Windows 98 Will Not Start Up

 

brbrown wrote:

> Well, i have now puchased a Netgear FA311 ethernet card and a Netgear FS605

> switch and I am back where I started. I ran the ethernet card CD and finished

> up with a message saying that I needed a driver and Windows could find one.

> So, I installed the card and plugged the ethernet cable in just in case it

> would work like you said, without one. Going through old ground, I have

> searched the internet and found many options of FA311 drivers three of which

> do not work and I have now uninstalled them. Back to my old question, where

> can I find a driver?

>

 

 

brbrown:

 

Try the procedure outlined here:

 

http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n100181.asp

 

Also be sure you have the driver for the right VERSION of this card.

 

http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/FA311.asp

 

John

 

> "brbrown" wrote:

>

>> Hello Gary

>>

>> Thanks for that. From what you gave me, I have now managed to trace a

>> suitable ethernet card and switch and placed an order. I'll let you know how

>> I get on. Brian

>>

 

 

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Posted

Re: Windows 98 Will Not Start Up

 

"John Dulak" <johnd@Booogus.com> wrote in message

news:02e00037$0$2342$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...

> brbrown wrote:

>> Well, i have now puchased a Netgear FA311 ethernet card and a Netgear FS605

>> switch and I am back where I started. I ran the ethernet card CD and finished up

>> with a message saying that I needed a driver and Windows could find one. So, I

>> installed the card and plugged the ethernet cable in just in case it would work

>> like you said, without one. Going through old ground, I have searched the

>> internet and found many options of FA311 drivers three of which do not work and I

>> have now uninstalled them. Back to my old question, where can I find a driver?

>>

>

>

> brbrown:

>

> Try the procedure outlined here:

>

> http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n100181.asp

>

> Also be sure you have the driver for the right VERSION of this card.

>

> http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/FA311.asp

>

> John

 

Good catch, John! Excellent info there.... very unintuitive way of getting the

drivers installed. If it was Microsoft drivers, they'd say that was a "feature",

not a bug. ;-)

 

The page in your second link on the two versions of the card is crucial also.

 

For those who haven't visited John's first link on installing the driver:

 

<quote>

 

Question

 

Message "Windows was unable to install the drivers" or "Drivers not found" when

installing the FA311 or FA312 drivers

 

Answer

 

1. Delete the driver files from the hd (Search for fa311).

2. Remove the Client for Microsoft Networks from the network configuration.

3.Remove The network Interface Card from the device manager.

4. Restart Computer.

5. Install the adapter using the display a list of drivers option and direct the

install to the floppy. The drivers should now begin to install. If at the end of the

install it says Windows was unable to install the driver, click Finish.

5. Restart the computer and then go into Device Manager, you will see Netgear Fa311

listed in other devices with an !. It will say the drivers were not installed and to

click reinstall to reinstall the drivers.

6. Click the reinstall driver button.

7. Choose display a list of drivers option, Click Have Disk option, It will bring up

a prompt asking you to insert the Manufacturers diskette, click OK. The drivers will

continue to load and then prompt for a restart. Go ahead and restart at this time.

The drivers should be loaded properly after the restart.

 

</quote>

--

Glen Ventura, MS MVP Windows, A+

http://dts-l.net/

http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm

Guest Gary S. Terhune
Posted

Re: Windows 98 Will Not Start Up

 

Not in the least bit friendly. Based upon the below, I'd recommend that

brbrown return that adapter and get a nice simple Linksys.

 

--

Gary S. Terhune

MS-MVP Shell/User

http://grystmill.com

 

"glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message

news:%23g9vMjN9IHA.5556@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> "John Dulak" <johnd@Booogus.com> wrote in message

> news:02e00037$0$2342$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...

>> brbrown wrote:

>>> Well, i have now puchased a Netgear FA311 ethernet card and a Netgear

>>> FS605 switch and I am back where I started. I ran the ethernet card CD

>>> and finished up with a message saying that I needed a driver and Windows

>>> could find one. So, I installed the card and plugged the ethernet cable

>>> in just in case it would work like you said, without one. Going through

>>> old ground, I have searched the internet and found many options of FA311

>>> drivers three of which do not work and I have now uninstalled them. Back

>>> to my old question, where can I find a driver?

>>>

>>

>>

>> brbrown:

>>

>> Try the procedure outlined here:

>>

>> http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n100181.asp

>>

>> Also be sure you have the driver for the right VERSION of this card.

>>

>> http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/FA311.asp

>>

>> John

>

> Good catch, John! Excellent info there.... very unintuitive way of

> getting the drivers installed. If it was Microsoft drivers, they'd say

> that was a "feature", not a bug. ;-)

>

> The page in your second link on the two versions of the card is crucial

> also.

>

> For those who haven't visited John's first link on installing the driver:

>

> <quote>

>

> Question

>

> Message "Windows was unable to install the drivers" or "Drivers not found"

> when installing the FA311 or FA312 drivers

>

> Answer

>

> 1. Delete the driver files from the hd (Search for fa311).

> 2. Remove the Client for Microsoft Networks from the network

> configuration.

> 3.Remove The network Interface Card from the device manager.

> 4. Restart Computer.

> 5. Install the adapter using the display a list of drivers option and

> direct the install to the floppy. The drivers should now begin to install.

> If at the end of the install it says Windows was unable to install the

> driver, click Finish.

> 5. Restart the computer and then go into Device Manager, you will see

> Netgear Fa311 listed in other devices with an !. It will say the drivers

> were not installed and to click reinstall to reinstall the drivers.

> 6. Click the reinstall driver button.

> 7. Choose display a list of drivers option, Click Have Disk option, It

> will bring up a prompt asking you to insert the Manufacturers diskette,

> click OK. The drivers will continue to load and then prompt for a restart.

> Go ahead and restart at this time. The drivers should be loaded properly

> after the restart.

>

> </quote>

> --

> Glen Ventura, MS MVP Windows, A+

> http://dts-l.net/

> http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm

>

Guest Brian A.
Posted

Re: Windows 98 Will Not Start Up

 

"brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:FEA14A8D-C632-49D3-9D65-673747486196@microsoft.com...

> Well, i have now puchased a Netgear FA311 ethernet card and a Netgear FS605

> switch and I am back where I started. I ran the ethernet card CD and finished

> up with a message saying that I needed a driver and Windows could find one.

> So, I installed the card and plugged the ethernet cable in just in case it

> would work like you said, without one. Going through old ground, I have

> searched the internet and found many options of FA311 drivers three of which

> do not work and I have now uninstalled them. Back to my old question, where

> can I find a driver?

>

> "brbrown" wrote:

>

>>

>> Hello Gary

>>

>> Thanks for that. From what you gave me, I have now managed to trace a

>> suitable ethernet card and switch and placed an order. I'll let you know how

>> I get on. Brian

>>

 

I have zipped up the original drivers/files/docs off of the floppy that is provided with the Netgear FA311 and placed the zip file here.

http://basconotw.mvps.org/inq3.htm

 

--

 

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }

Conflicts start where information lacks.

http://basconotw.mvps.org/

 

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm

How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

Guest brbrown
Posted

Re: Windows 98 Will Not Start Up

 

 

Brian, I have tried to follow the procedure on the CD (there was no floppy)

but I do not have a Windows CD other than the Restore CD which says on it

that its use will completely wipe my hardrive before Restoring.

"Brian A." wrote:

> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:FEA14A8D-C632-49D3-9D65-673747486196@microsoft.com...

> > Well, i have now puchased a Netgear FA311 ethernet card and a Netgear FS605

> > switch and I am back where I started. I ran the ethernet card CD and finished

> > up with a message saying that I needed a driver and Windows could find one.

> > So, I installed the card and plugged the ethernet cable in just in case it

> > would work like you said, without one. Going through old ground, I have

> > searched the internet and found many options of FA311 drivers three of which

> > do not work and I have now uninstalled them. Back to my old question, where

> > can I find a driver?

> >

> > "brbrown" wrote:

> >

> >>

> >> Hello Gary

> >>

> >> Thanks for that. From what you gave me, I have now managed to trace a

> >> suitable ethernet card and switch and placed an order. I'll let you know how

> >> I get on. Brian

> >>

>

> I have zipped up the original drivers/files/docs off of the floppy that is provided with the Netgear FA311 and placed the zip file here.

> http://basconotw.mvps.org/inq3.htm

>

> --

>

> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }

> Conflicts start where information lacks.

> http://basconotw.mvps.org/

>

> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm

> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

>

>

Guest Gary S. Terhune
Posted

Re: Windows 98 Will Not Start Up

 

Use Find>Files & Folders to search for WIN98*.CAB files. You should find

several dozen, probably in a folder named C:\Windows\Options\CABS. Wherever

that folder is, when asked for your Windows 98 installation CD, point the

dialogue to that folder full of CAB files.

 

--

Gary S. Terhune

MS-MVP Shell/User

http://grystmill.com

 

"brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:029DF301-FDA3-4036-B3F7-FCCBAFD0772D@microsoft.com...

>

> Brian, I have tried to follow the procedure on the CD (there was no

> floppy)

> but I do not have a Windows CD other than the Restore CD which says on it

> that its use will completely wipe my hardrive before Restoring.

> "Brian A." wrote:

>

>> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:FEA14A8D-C632-49D3-9D65-673747486196@microsoft.com...

>> > Well, i have now puchased a Netgear FA311 ethernet card and a Netgear

>> > FS605

>> > switch and I am back where I started. I ran the ethernet card CD and

>> > finished

>> > up with a message saying that I needed a driver and Windows could find

>> > one.

>> > So, I installed the card and plugged the ethernet cable in just in case

>> > it

>> > would work like you said, without one. Going through old ground, I have

>> > searched the internet and found many options of FA311 drivers three of

>> > which

>> > do not work and I have now uninstalled them. Back to my old question,

>> > where

>> > can I find a driver?

>> >

>> > "brbrown" wrote:

>> >

>> >>

>> >> Hello Gary

>> >>

>> >> Thanks for that. From what you gave me, I have now managed to trace a

>> >> suitable ethernet card and switch and placed an order. I'll let you

>> >> know how

>> >> I get on. Brian

>> >>

>>

>> I have zipped up the original drivers/files/docs off of the floppy that

>> is provided with the Netgear FA311 and placed the zip file here.

>> http://basconotw.mvps.org/inq3.htm

>>

>> --

>>

>> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }

>> Conflicts start where information lacks.

>> http://basconotw.mvps.org/

>>

>> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm

>> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

>>

>>

Guest Brian A.
Posted

Re: Windows 98 Will Not Start Up

 

> "Brian A." wrote:

>

>> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:FEA14A8D-C632-49D3-9D65-673747486196@microsoft.com...

>> > Well, i have now puchased a Netgear FA311 ethernet card and a Netgear FS605

>> > switch and I am back where I started. I ran the ethernet card CD and finished

>> > up with a message saying that I needed a driver and Windows could find one.

>> > So, I installed the card and plugged the ethernet cable in just in case it

>> > would work like you said, without one. Going through old ground, I have

>> > searched the internet and found many options of FA311 drivers three of which

>> > do not work and I have now uninstalled them. Back to my old question, where

>> > can I find a driver?

>> >

>> > "brbrown" wrote:

>> >

>> >>

>> >> Hello Gary

>> >>

>> >> Thanks for that. From what you gave me, I have now managed to trace a

>> >> suitable ethernet card and switch and placed an order. I'll let you know how

>> >> I get on. Brian

>> >>

>>

>> I have zipped up the original drivers/files/docs off of the floppy that is provided with the Netgear FA311 and placed the zip file here.

>> http://basconotw.mvps.org/inq3.htm

>>

>> --

>>

>> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }

>> Conflicts start where information lacks.

>> http://basconotw.mvps.org/

>>

>> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm

>> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

>>

>>

"brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:029DF301-FDA3-4036-B3F7-FCCBAFD0772D@microsoft.com...

>

> Brian, I have tried to follow the procedure on the CD (there was no floppy)

> but I do not have a Windows CD other than the Restore CD which says on it

> that its use will completely wipe my hardrive before Restoring.

 

At a guess, the CD might have Win2K, Xp and Vista drivers/files since you just purchased the card. I may be off track yet Netgears support site states those OS's as requirements for the card.

 

The zip file I'm offering are the files off of the floppy provided with the cards I purchased awhile back which I used in 98/98SE machines.

 

--

 

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }

Conflicts start where information lacks.

http://basconotw.mvps.org/

 

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm

How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

Guest brbrown
Posted

Re: Windows 98 Will Not Start Up

 

 

Sorry Gary, I meant to add a Smiley. Amazon will no take my Netgear adapter

back as it is not faulty. It's my problem if I haven't got a Windows CD and

it's cheaper to buy another adapter than a CD. Which is the Linksys model you

are using? I will get one.

"Gary S. Terhune" wrote:

> Not in the least bit friendly. Based upon the below, I'd recommend that

> brbrown return that adapter and get a nice simple Linksys.

>

> --

> Gary S. Terhune

> MS-MVP Shell/User

> http://grystmill.com

>

> "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message

> news:%23g9vMjN9IHA.5556@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> > "John Dulak" <johnd@Booogus.com> wrote in message

> > news:02e00037$0$2342$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...

> >> brbrown wrote:

> >>> Well, i have now puchased a Netgear FA311 ethernet card and a Netgear

> >>> FS605 switch and I am back where I started. I ran the ethernet card CD

> >>> and finished up with a message saying that I needed a driver and Windows

> >>> could find one. So, I installed the card and plugged the ethernet cable

> >>> in just in case it would work like you said, without one. Going through

> >>> old ground, I have searched the internet and found many options of FA311

> >>> drivers three of which do not work and I have now uninstalled them. Back

> >>> to my old question, where can I find a driver?

> >>>

> >>

> >>

> >> brbrown:

> >>

> >> Try the procedure outlined here:

> >>

> >> http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n100181.asp

> >>

> >> Also be sure you have the driver for the right VERSION of this card.

> >>

> >> http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/FA311.asp

> >>

> >> John

> >

> > Good catch, John! Excellent info there.... very unintuitive way of

> > getting the drivers installed. If it was Microsoft drivers, they'd say

> > that was a "feature", not a bug. ;-)

> >

> > The page in your second link on the two versions of the card is crucial

> > also.

> >

> > For those who haven't visited John's first link on installing the driver:

> >

> > <quote>

> >

> > Question

> >

> > Message "Windows was unable to install the drivers" or "Drivers not found"

> > when installing the FA311 or FA312 drivers

> >

> > Answer

> >

> > 1. Delete the driver files from the hd (Search for fa311).

> > 2. Remove the Client for Microsoft Networks from the network

> > configuration.

> > 3.Remove The network Interface Card from the device manager.

> > 4. Restart Computer.

> > 5. Install the adapter using the display a list of drivers option and

> > direct the install to the floppy. The drivers should now begin to install.

> > If at the end of the install it says Windows was unable to install the

> > driver, click Finish.

> > 5. Restart the computer and then go into Device Manager, you will see

> > Netgear Fa311 listed in other devices with an !. It will say the drivers

> > were not installed and to click reinstall to reinstall the drivers.

> > 6. Click the reinstall driver button.

> > 7. Choose display a list of drivers option, Click Have Disk option, It

> > will bring up a prompt asking you to insert the Manufacturers diskette,

> > click OK. The drivers will continue to load and then prompt for a restart.

> > Go ahead and restart at this time. The drivers should be loaded properly

> > after the restart.

> >

> > </quote>

> > --

> > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Windows, A+

> > http://dts-l.net/

> > http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm

> >

>

>

>

Posted

Re: Windows 98 Will Not Start Up

 

Both Brian and Gary have supplied ideas for locating and installing.

Brian's offered installation file seems to be viable.

 

Try locating the CAB files on the hard drive [you may need to set Folder

Options to allow viewing hidden folders and hidden files], if not there

search the restore CD and/or other computer CDs. It is potentially possible

that there may be a hidden partition containing the CABs and other files, as

installed by the manufacturer.

 

As an alternative > check in Control Panel > Network > for the required

Microsoft Networking Client, File and Printer Sharing, and TCP/IP. The

likely issue is whether NDIS3/5 has been installed previously with its

support files. If these are not installed, try adding them. This will give

you an idea whether there is a hidden partition or manufacturer's

folder/directory.

 

IF you find them installed in Network, when installing the card from the

driver Brian supplied, try directing the installer to the *\Windows\System*

and possibly the \Windows and/or \Windows\System32 folders/directories to

see if the required files have already been installed.

 

Check this registry KEY:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup]

"SourcePath"="C:\\WINDOWS\\OPTIONS\\CABS\\"

 

Your key may be different, please post back what it shows.

 

--

MEB

http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

--

_________

 

 

 

"brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:029DF301-FDA3-4036-B3F7-FCCBAFD0772D@microsoft.com...

|

| Brian, I have tried to follow the procedure on the CD (there was no

floppy)

| but I do not have a Windows CD other than the Restore CD which says on it

| that its use will completely wipe my hardrive before Restoring.

| "Brian A." wrote:

|

| > "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:FEA14A8D-C632-49D3-9D65-673747486196@microsoft.com...

| > > Well, i have now puchased a Netgear FA311 ethernet card and a Netgear

FS605

| > > switch and I am back where I started. I ran the ethernet card CD and

finished

| > > up with a message saying that I needed a driver and Windows could find

one.

| > > So, I installed the card and plugged the ethernet cable in just in

case it

| > > would work like you said, without one. Going through old ground, I

have

| > > searched the internet and found many options of FA311 drivers three of

which

| > > do not work and I have now uninstalled them. Back to my old question,

where

| > > can I find a driver?

| > >

| > > "brbrown" wrote:

| > >

| > >>

| > >> Hello Gary

| > >>

| > >> Thanks for that. From what you gave me, I have now managed to trace a

| > >> suitable ethernet card and switch and placed an order. I'll let you

know how

| > >> I get on. Brian

| > >>

| >

| > I have zipped up the original drivers/files/docs off of the floppy

that is provided with the Netgear FA311 and placed the zip file here.

| > http://basconotw.mvps.org/inq3.htm

| >

| > --

| >

| > Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }

| > Conflicts start where information lacks.

| > http://basconotw.mvps.org/

| >

| > Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm

| > How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

| >

| >

Guest brbrown
Posted

Re: Windows 98 Will Not Start Up

 

Gosh, you've all given me plenty to think about and try which I will do.

First of all though, Garry I have managed to find the CAB files with plenty

of drivers in but obviously don't know which is needed. I can't now get the

dialogue box up that asks me to insert the Windows CD so I can't try the CABS

yet. I will perservere and try all suggestions. Thank you all for your help

and patience

 

"MEB" wrote:

> Both Brian and Gary have supplied ideas for locating and installing.

> Brian's offered installation file seems to be viable.

>

> Try locating the CAB files on the hard drive [you may need to set Folder

> Options to allow viewing hidden folders and hidden files], if not there

> search the restore CD and/or other computer CDs. It is potentially possible

> that there may be a hidden partition containing the CABs and other files, as

> installed by the manufacturer.

>

> As an alternative > check in Control Panel > Network > for the required

> Microsoft Networking Client, File and Printer Sharing, and TCP/IP. The

> likely issue is whether NDIS3/5 has been installed previously with its

> support files. If these are not installed, try adding them. This will give

> you an idea whether there is a hidden partition or manufacturer's

> folder/directory.

>

> IF you find them installed in Network, when installing the card from the

> driver Brian supplied, try directing the installer to the *\Windows\System*

> and possibly the \Windows and/or \Windows\System32 folders/directories to

> see if the required files have already been installed.

>

> Check this registry KEY:

> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup]

> "SourcePath"="C:\\WINDOWS\\OPTIONS\\CABS\\"

>

> Your key may be different, please post back what it shows.

>

> --

> MEB

> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

> --

> _________

>

>

>

> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:029DF301-FDA3-4036-B3F7-FCCBAFD0772D@microsoft.com...

> |

> | Brian, I have tried to follow the procedure on the CD (there was no

> floppy)

> | but I do not have a Windows CD other than the Restore CD which says on it

> | that its use will completely wipe my hardrive before Restoring.

> | "Brian A." wrote:

> |

> | > "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:FEA14A8D-C632-49D3-9D65-673747486196@microsoft.com...

> | > > Well, i have now puchased a Netgear FA311 ethernet card and a Netgear

> FS605

> | > > switch and I am back where I started. I ran the ethernet card CD and

> finished

> | > > up with a message saying that I needed a driver and Windows could find

> one.

> | > > So, I installed the card and plugged the ethernet cable in just in

> case it

> | > > would work like you said, without one. Going through old ground, I

> have

> | > > searched the internet and found many options of FA311 drivers three of

> which

> | > > do not work and I have now uninstalled them. Back to my old question,

> where

> | > > can I find a driver?

> | > >

> | > > "brbrown" wrote:

> | > >

> | > >>

> | > >> Hello Gary

> | > >>

> | > >> Thanks for that. From what you gave me, I have now managed to trace a

> | > >> suitable ethernet card and switch and placed an order. I'll let you

> know how

> | > >> I get on. Brian

> | > >>

> | >

> | > I have zipped up the original drivers/files/docs off of the floppy

> that is provided with the Netgear FA311 and placed the zip file here.

> | > http://basconotw.mvps.org/inq3.htm

> | >

> | > --

> | >

> | > Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }

> | > Conflicts start where information lacks.

> | > http://basconotw.mvps.org/

> | >

> | > Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm

> | > How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

> | >

> | >

>

>

>

Guest Gary S. Terhune
Posted

Re: Windows 98 Will Not Start Up

 

The "not friendly" reference was aimed at the Netgear adapter. If you can't

make it work using the instructions provided by Netgear, then I would

consider the adapter faulty.

 

As for the Linksys adapter, I gave you a link already but you couldn't make

it work in your system. That, alone, is a red flag to me, as there is no

good reason for those links not to work in any browser. Regardless, here's

the one that matters: http://tinyurl.com/6jevyj Here's the manufacturer's

page: http://tinyurl.com/7bagq

 

--

Gary S. Terhune

MS-MVP Shell/User

http://grystmill.com

 

"brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:06439F83-6683-4936-97CC-9AD00F19D2ED@microsoft.com...

>

> Sorry Gary, I meant to add a Smiley. Amazon will no take my Netgear

> adapter

> back as it is not faulty. It's my problem if I haven't got a Windows CD

> and

> it's cheaper to buy another adapter than a CD. Which is the Linksys model

> you

> are using? I will get one.

> "Gary S. Terhune" wrote:

>

>> Not in the least bit friendly. Based upon the below, I'd recommend that

>> brbrown return that adapter and get a nice simple Linksys.

>>

>> --

>> Gary S. Terhune

>> MS-MVP Shell/User

>> http://grystmill.com

>>

>> "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message

>> news:%23g9vMjN9IHA.5556@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>> > "John Dulak" <johnd@Booogus.com> wrote in message

>> > news:02e00037$0$2342$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com...

>> >> brbrown wrote:

>> >>> Well, i have now puchased a Netgear FA311 ethernet card and a Netgear

>> >>> FS605 switch and I am back where I started. I ran the ethernet card

>> >>> CD

>> >>> and finished up with a message saying that I needed a driver and

>> >>> Windows

>> >>> could find one. So, I installed the card and plugged the ethernet

>> >>> cable

>> >>> in just in case it would work like you said, without one. Going

>> >>> through

>> >>> old ground, I have searched the internet and found many options of

>> >>> FA311

>> >>> drivers three of which do not work and I have now uninstalled them.

>> >>> Back

>> >>> to my old question, where can I find a driver?

>> >>>

>> >>

>> >>

>> >> brbrown:

>> >>

>> >> Try the procedure outlined here:

>> >>

>> >> http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n100181.asp

>> >>

>> >> Also be sure you have the driver for the right VERSION of this card.

>> >>

>> >> http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/FA311.asp

>> >>

>> >> John

>> >

>> > Good catch, John! Excellent info there.... very unintuitive way of

>> > getting the drivers installed. If it was Microsoft drivers, they'd say

>> > that was a "feature", not a bug. ;-)

>> >

>> > The page in your second link on the two versions of the card is crucial

>> > also.

>> >

>> > For those who haven't visited John's first link on installing the

>> > driver:

>> >

>> > <quote>

>> >

>> > Question

>> >

>> > Message "Windows was unable to install the drivers" or "Drivers not

>> > found"

>> > when installing the FA311 or FA312 drivers

>> >

>> > Answer

>> >

>> > 1. Delete the driver files from the hd (Search for fa311).

>> > 2. Remove the Client for Microsoft Networks from the network

>> > configuration.

>> > 3.Remove The network Interface Card from the device manager.

>> > 4. Restart Computer.

>> > 5. Install the adapter using the display a list of drivers option and

>> > direct the install to the floppy. The drivers should now begin to

>> > install.

>> > If at the end of the install it says Windows was unable to install the

>> > driver, click Finish.

>> > 5. Restart the computer and then go into Device Manager, you will see

>> > Netgear Fa311 listed in other devices with an !. It will say the

>> > drivers

>> > were not installed and to click reinstall to reinstall the drivers.

>> > 6. Click the reinstall driver button.

>> > 7. Choose display a list of drivers option, Click Have Disk option, It

>> > will bring up a prompt asking you to insert the Manufacturers diskette,

>> > click OK. The drivers will continue to load and then prompt for a

>> > restart.

>> > Go ahead and restart at this time. The drivers should be loaded

>> > properly

>> > after the restart.

>> >

>> > </quote>

>> > --

>> > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Windows, A+

>> > http://dts-l.net/

>> > http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm

>> >

>>

>>

>>

Guest Gary S. Terhune
Posted

Re: Windows 98 Will Not Start Up

 

You don't need to know which CAB is needed, etc. When asked for the Windows

installation files (CD), just redirect the dialogue to that folder, period.

 

As for getting the dialogue again, start completely over with Brian's

instructions and his floppy.

 

--

Gary S. Terhune

MS-MVP Shell/User

http://grystmill.com

 

"brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:E2365E08-D2B3-40CB-9527-1E4CDDE81426@microsoft.com...

> Gosh, you've all given me plenty to think about and try which I will do.

> First of all though, Garry I have managed to find the CAB files with

> plenty

> of drivers in but obviously don't know which is needed. I can't now get

> the

> dialogue box up that asks me to insert the Windows CD so I can't try the

> CABS

> yet. I will perservere and try all suggestions. Thank you all for your

> help

> and patience

>

> "MEB" wrote:

>

>> Both Brian and Gary have supplied ideas for locating and installing.

>> Brian's offered installation file seems to be viable.

>>

>> Try locating the CAB files on the hard drive [you may need to set Folder

>> Options to allow viewing hidden folders and hidden files], if not there

>> search the restore CD and/or other computer CDs. It is potentially

>> possible

>> that there may be a hidden partition containing the CABs and other files,

>> as

>> installed by the manufacturer.

>>

>> As an alternative > check in Control Panel > Network > for the required

>> Microsoft Networking Client, File and Printer Sharing, and TCP/IP. The

>> likely issue is whether NDIS3/5 has been installed previously with its

>> support files. If these are not installed, try adding them. This will

>> give

>> you an idea whether there is a hidden partition or manufacturer's

>> folder/directory.

>>

>> IF you find them installed in Network, when installing the card from the

>> driver Brian supplied, try directing the installer to the

>> *\Windows\System*

>> and possibly the \Windows and/or \Windows\System32 folders/directories to

>> see if the required files have already been installed.

>>

>> Check this registry KEY:

>> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup]

>> "SourcePath"="C:\\WINDOWS\\OPTIONS\\CABS\\"

>>

>> Your key may be different, please post back what it shows.

>>

>> --

>> MEB

>> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

>> --

>> _________

>>

>>

>>

>> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:029DF301-FDA3-4036-B3F7-FCCBAFD0772D@microsoft.com...

>> |

>> | Brian, I have tried to follow the procedure on the CD (there was no

>> floppy)

>> | but I do not have a Windows CD other than the Restore CD which says on

>> it

>> | that its use will completely wipe my hardrive before Restoring.

>> | "Brian A." wrote:

>> |

>> | > "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:FEA14A8D-C632-49D3-9D65-673747486196@microsoft.com...

>> | > > Well, i have now puchased a Netgear FA311 ethernet card and a

>> Netgear

>> FS605

>> | > > switch and I am back where I started. I ran the ethernet card CD

>> and

>> finished

>> | > > up with a message saying that I needed a driver and Windows could

>> find

>> one.

>> | > > So, I installed the card and plugged the ethernet cable in just in

>> case it

>> | > > would work like you said, without one. Going through old ground, I

>> have

>> | > > searched the internet and found many options of FA311 drivers three

>> of

>> which

>> | > > do not work and I have now uninstalled them. Back to my old

>> question,

>> where

>> | > > can I find a driver?

>> | > >

>> | > > "brbrown" wrote:

>> | > >

>> | > >>

>> | > >> Hello Gary

>> | > >>

>> | > >> Thanks for that. From what you gave me, I have now managed to

>> trace a

>> | > >> suitable ethernet card and switch and placed an order. I'll let

>> you

>> know how

>> | > >> I get on. Brian

>> | > >>

>> | >

>> | > I have zipped up the original drivers/files/docs off of the floppy

>> that is provided with the Netgear FA311 and placed the zip file here.

>> | > http://basconotw.mvps.org/inq3.htm

>> | >

>> | > --

>> | >

>> | > Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }

>> | > Conflicts start where information lacks.

>> | > http://basconotw.mvps.org/

>> | >

>> | > Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm

>> | > How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

>> | >

>> | >

>>

>>

>>

Guest brbrown
Posted

Re: Windows 98 Will Not Start Up

 

Thanks Garry. I thought I would try all over again. I will take the card out,

and reboot first. I have also downloaded Brian's FA311 which didn't work

either, The netgear box says Windows 98. I have also found the Windows CD

which I thought was a Tutorial CD only. On closer inspection, I can see other

files and drivers.

MEB I have found that an NDis2driver and TCP/IP is shown as existing. The

registry shows the path up to Setup then is broken down to EBD,Migration

DLL's, Netsetup, Optional components, SetupX, VarlDTD, Winboot Div and Shared

DLL's

 

"Gary S. Terhune" wrote:

> You don't need to know which CAB is needed, etc. When asked for the Windows

> installation files (CD), just redirect the dialogue to that folder, period.

>

> As for getting the dialogue again, start completely over with Brian's

> instructions and his floppy.

>

> --

> Gary S. Terhune

> MS-MVP Shell/User

> http://grystmill.com

>

> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:E2365E08-D2B3-40CB-9527-1E4CDDE81426@microsoft.com...

> > Gosh, you've all given me plenty to think about and try which I will do.

> > First of all though, Garry I have managed to find the CAB files with

> > plenty

> > of drivers in but obviously don't know which is needed. I can't now get

> > the

> > dialogue box up that asks me to insert the Windows CD so I can't try the

> > CABS

> > yet. I will perservere and try all suggestions. Thank you all for your

> > help

> > and patience

> >

> > "MEB" wrote:

> >

> >> Both Brian and Gary have supplied ideas for locating and installing.

> >> Brian's offered installation file seems to be viable.

> >>

> >> Try locating the CAB files on the hard drive [you may need to set Folder

> >> Options to allow viewing hidden folders and hidden files], if not there

> >> search the restore CD and/or other computer CDs. It is potentially

> >> possible

> >> that there may be a hidden partition containing the CABs and other files,

> >> as

> >> installed by the manufacturer.

> >>

> >> As an alternative > check in Control Panel > Network > for the required

> >> Microsoft Networking Client, File and Printer Sharing, and TCP/IP. The

> >> likely issue is whether NDIS3/5 has been installed previously with its

> >> support files. If these are not installed, try adding them. This will

> >> give

> >> you an idea whether there is a hidden partition or manufacturer's

> >> folder/directory.

> >>

> >> IF you find them installed in Network, when installing the card from the

> >> driver Brian supplied, try directing the installer to the

> >> *\Windows\System*

> >> and possibly the \Windows and/or \Windows\System32 folders/directories to

> >> see if the required files have already been installed.

> >>

> >> Check this registry KEY:

> >> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup]

> >> "SourcePath"="C:\\WINDOWS\\OPTIONS\\CABS\\"

> >>

> >> Your key may be different, please post back what it shows.

> >>

> >> --

> >> MEB

> >> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

> >> --

> >> _________

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> >> news:029DF301-FDA3-4036-B3F7-FCCBAFD0772D@microsoft.com...

> >> |

> >> | Brian, I have tried to follow the procedure on the CD (there was no

> >> floppy)

> >> | but I do not have a Windows CD other than the Restore CD which says on

> >> it

> >> | that its use will completely wipe my hardrive before Restoring.

> >> | "Brian A." wrote:

> >> |

> >> | > "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> >> news:FEA14A8D-C632-49D3-9D65-673747486196@microsoft.com...

> >> | > > Well, i have now puchased a Netgear FA311 ethernet card and a

> >> Netgear

> >> FS605

> >> | > > switch and I am back where I started. I ran the ethernet card CD

> >> and

> >> finished

> >> | > > up with a message saying that I needed a driver and Windows could

> >> find

> >> one.

> >> | > > So, I installed the card and plugged the ethernet cable in just in

> >> case it

> >> | > > would work like you said, without one. Going through old ground, I

> >> have

> >> | > > searched the internet and found many options of FA311 drivers three

> >> of

> >> which

> >> | > > do not work and I have now uninstalled them. Back to my old

> >> question,

> >> where

> >> | > > can I find a driver?

> >> | > >

> >> | > > "brbrown" wrote:

> >> | > >

> >> | > >>

> >> | > >> Hello Gary

> >> | > >>

> >> | > >> Thanks for that. From what you gave me, I have now managed to

> >> trace a

> >> | > >> suitable ethernet card and switch and placed an order. I'll let

> >> you

> >> know how

> >> | > >> I get on. Brian

> >> | > >>

> >> | >

> >> | > I have zipped up the original drivers/files/docs off of the floppy

> >> that is provided with the Netgear FA311 and placed the zip file here.

> >> | > http://basconotw.mvps.org/inq3.htm

> >> | >

> >> | > --

> >> | >

> >> | > Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }

> >> | > Conflicts start where information lacks.

> >> | > http://basconotw.mvps.org/

> >> | >

> >> | > Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm

> >> | > How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

> >> | >

> >> | >

> >>

> >>

> >>

>

>

>

Posted

Re: Windows 98 Will Not Start Up

 

Now that you have found the CABs and apparently the CD {is this correct?};

try going into Safe Mode and uninstalling the entire Network. That's

everything in Networking.

Also check under Device Manager > Network Adapters {while in Safe Mode} and

uninstall/delete ALL shown. IF you have a modem, uninstall the driver.

Shut down, remove the NetGear adapter physically from the machine {remember

to follow static discharge procedures and disconnect from power}.

Re-start to Normal Mode (it may ask for a new password and/or user), let

windows install the basics, the modem {if installed}... check after

re-starting... both > Network, AND Device Manager > Network Adapters.

*IF* you have a modem installed, make sure its driver is installed and the

modem shows up in > Network, with TCP/IP installed. Add Microsoft Networking

Client if not installed.

 

The next question is if the 98SE system was fully updated via

windowsupdate?

*IF NOT* then you need to at least download and install the DCOM98 update

[you need several others for both networking and system protection, I would

recommend running/installing any/all critical updates offered]. *IF* you

know it has been updated, try typing in "qfecheck" [no quotes] in the RUN

box and looking for failed or improperly installed updates.

 

Only after checking these issues AND the updates, try re-installing the

card.

 

BTW: was the registry SourcePath shown similar to what I had indicated?

 

--

MEB

http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

--

_________

 

 

 

"brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:82416942-02F6-4270-B6B5-560DC57BA610@microsoft.com...

| Thanks Garry. I thought I would try all over again. I will take the card

out,

| and reboot first. I have also downloaded Brian's FA311 which didn't work

| either, The netgear box says Windows 98. I have also found the Windows CD

| which I thought was a Tutorial CD only. On closer inspection, I can see

other

| files and drivers.

| MEB I have found that an NDis2driver and TCP/IP is shown as existing. The

| registry shows the path up to Setup then is broken down to EBD,Migration

| DLL's, Netsetup, Optional components, SetupX, VarlDTD, Winboot Div and

Shared

| DLL's

|

| "Gary S. Terhune" wrote:

|

| > You don't need to know which CAB is needed, etc. When asked for the

Windows

| > installation files (CD), just redirect the dialogue to that folder,

period.

| >

| > As for getting the dialogue again, start completely over with Brian's

| > instructions and his floppy.

| >

| > --

| > Gary S. Terhune

| > MS-MVP Shell/User

| > http://grystmill.com

| >

| > "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

| > news:E2365E08-D2B3-40CB-9527-1E4CDDE81426@microsoft.com...

| > > Gosh, you've all given me plenty to think about and try which I will

do.

| > > First of all though, Garry I have managed to find the CAB files with

| > > plenty

| > > of drivers in but obviously don't know which is needed. I can't now

get

| > > the

| > > dialogue box up that asks me to insert the Windows CD so I can't try

the

| > > CABS

| > > yet. I will perservere and try all suggestions. Thank you all for your

| > > help

| > > and patience

| > >

| > > "MEB" wrote:

| > >

| > >> Both Brian and Gary have supplied ideas for locating and installing.

| > >> Brian's offered installation file seems to be viable.

| > >>

| > >> Try locating the CAB files on the hard drive [you may need to set

Folder

| > >> Options to allow viewing hidden folders and hidden files], if not

there

| > >> search the restore CD and/or other computer CDs. It is potentially

| > >> possible

| > >> that there may be a hidden partition containing the CABs and other

files,

| > >> as

| > >> installed by the manufacturer.

| > >>

| > >> As an alternative > check in Control Panel > Network > for the

required

| > >> Microsoft Networking Client, File and Printer Sharing, and TCP/IP.

The

| > >> likely issue is whether NDIS3/5 has been installed previously with

its

| > >> support files. If these are not installed, try adding them. This will

| > >> give

| > >> you an idea whether there is a hidden partition or manufacturer's

| > >> folder/directory.

| > >>

| > >> IF you find them installed in Network, when installing the card from

the

| > >> driver Brian supplied, try directing the installer to the

| > >> *\Windows\System*

| > >> and possibly the \Windows and/or \Windows\System32

folders/directories to

| > >> see if the required files have already been installed.

| > >>

| > >> Check this registry KEY:

| > >> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup]

| > >> "SourcePath"="C:\\WINDOWS\\OPTIONS\\CABS\\"

| > >>

| > >> Your key may be different, please post back what it shows.

| > >>

| > >> --

| > >> MEB

| > >> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

| > >> --

| > >> _________

| > >>

| > >>

| > >>

| > >> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

| > >> news:029DF301-FDA3-4036-B3F7-FCCBAFD0772D@microsoft.com...

| > >> |

| > >> | Brian, I have tried to follow the procedure on the CD (there was no

| > >> floppy)

| > >> | but I do not have a Windows CD other than the Restore CD which says

on

| > >> it

| > >> | that its use will completely wipe my hardrive before Restoring.

| > >> | "Brian A." wrote:

| > >> |

| > >> | > "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

| > >> news:FEA14A8D-C632-49D3-9D65-673747486196@microsoft.com...

| > >> | > > Well, i have now puchased a Netgear FA311 ethernet card and a

| > >> Netgear

| > >> FS605

| > >> | > > switch and I am back where I started. I ran the ethernet card

CD

| > >> and

| > >> finished

| > >> | > > up with a message saying that I needed a driver and Windows

could

| > >> find

| > >> one.

| > >> | > > So, I installed the card and plugged the ethernet cable in just

in

| > >> case it

| > >> | > > would work like you said, without one. Going through old

ground, I

| > >> have

| > >> | > > searched the internet and found many options of FA311 drivers

three

| > >> of

| > >> which

| > >> | > > do not work and I have now uninstalled them. Back to my old

| > >> question,

| > >> where

| > >> | > > can I find a driver?

| > >> | > >

| > >> | > > "brbrown" wrote:

| > >> | > >

| > >> | > >>

| > >> | > >> Hello Gary

| > >> | > >>

| > >> | > >> Thanks for that. From what you gave me, I have now managed to

| > >> trace a

| > >> | > >> suitable ethernet card and switch and placed an order. I'll

let

| > >> you

| > >> know how

| > >> | > >> I get on. Brian

| > >> | > >>

| > >> | >

| > >> | > I have zipped up the original drivers/files/docs off of the

floppy

| > >> that is provided with the Netgear FA311 and placed the zip file here.

| > >> | > http://basconotw.mvps.org/inq3.htm

| > >> | >

| > >> | > --

| > >> | >

| > >> | > Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }

| > >> | > Conflicts start where information lacks.

| > >> | > http://basconotw.mvps.org/

| > >> | >

| > >> | > Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm

| > >> | > How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

| > >> | >

| > >> | >

| > >>

| > >>

| > >>

| >

| >

| >

Guest Gary S. Terhune
Posted

Re: Windows 98 Will Not Start Up

 

Did you read the instructions Brian provided? It also mentions deleting

certain files before reinstalling the drivers, for instance? These

instructions?

http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n100181.asp

 

Follow those instructions EXACTLY!

 

Did you verify the version as described here (again, a link Brian already

provided)?

http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/FA311.asp

 

Do you have version 2? Since the card is new, I would assume so. If you'll

look at the Product sheet for Netgear FA311v2 at

http://kbserver.netgear.com/datasheets/enus_ds_fa311_21nov07.pdf

 

....you'll see that only Windows 2000/XP/Vista are supported. If what you got

was an FA311v2, and the sales presentation at Amazon.com. did not mention

that fact, then they sent you the wrong item and you are due a refund. Since

I can't find one mention of FA311v2 or any such reference at Amazon.com, if

you got FA311v2 it's their screw-up.

 

--

Gary S. Terhune

MS-MVP Shell/User

http://grystmill.com

 

"brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:82416942-02F6-4270-B6B5-560DC57BA610@microsoft.com...

> Thanks Garry. I thought I would try all over again. I will take the card

> out,

> and reboot first. I have also downloaded Brian's FA311 which didn't work

> either, The netgear box says Windows 98. I have also found the Windows CD

> which I thought was a Tutorial CD only. On closer inspection, I can see

> other

> files and drivers.

> MEB I have found that an NDis2driver and TCP/IP is shown as existing. The

> registry shows the path up to Setup then is broken down to EBD,Migration

> DLL's, Netsetup, Optional components, SetupX, VarlDTD, Winboot Div and

> Shared

> DLL's

>

> "Gary S. Terhune" wrote:

>

>> You don't need to know which CAB is needed, etc. When asked for the

>> Windows

>> installation files (CD), just redirect the dialogue to that folder,

>> period.

>>

>> As for getting the dialogue again, start completely over with Brian's

>> instructions and his floppy.

>>

>> --

>> Gary S. Terhune

>> MS-MVP Shell/User

>> http://grystmill.com

>>

>> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:E2365E08-D2B3-40CB-9527-1E4CDDE81426@microsoft.com...

>> > Gosh, you've all given me plenty to think about and try which I will

>> > do.

>> > First of all though, Garry I have managed to find the CAB files with

>> > plenty

>> > of drivers in but obviously don't know which is needed. I can't now

>> > get

>> > the

>> > dialogue box up that asks me to insert the Windows CD so I can't try

>> > the

>> > CABS

>> > yet. I will perservere and try all suggestions. Thank you all for your

>> > help

>> > and patience

>> >

>> > "MEB" wrote:

>> >

>> >> Both Brian and Gary have supplied ideas for locating and installing.

>> >> Brian's offered installation file seems to be viable.

>> >>

>> >> Try locating the CAB files on the hard drive [you may need to set

>> >> Folder

>> >> Options to allow viewing hidden folders and hidden files], if not

>> >> there

>> >> search the restore CD and/or other computer CDs. It is potentially

>> >> possible

>> >> that there may be a hidden partition containing the CABs and other

>> >> files,

>> >> as

>> >> installed by the manufacturer.

>> >>

>> >> As an alternative > check in Control Panel > Network > for the

>> >> required

>> >> Microsoft Networking Client, File and Printer Sharing, and TCP/IP. The

>> >> likely issue is whether NDIS3/5 has been installed previously with its

>> >> support files. If these are not installed, try adding them. This will

>> >> give

>> >> you an idea whether there is a hidden partition or manufacturer's

>> >> folder/directory.

>> >>

>> >> IF you find them installed in Network, when installing the card from

>> >> the

>> >> driver Brian supplied, try directing the installer to the

>> >> *\Windows\System*

>> >> and possibly the \Windows and/or \Windows\System32 folders/directories

>> >> to

>> >> see if the required files have already been installed.

>> >>

>> >> Check this registry KEY:

>> >> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup]

>> >> "SourcePath"="C:\\WINDOWS\\OPTIONS\\CABS\\"

>> >>

>> >> Your key may be different, please post back what it shows.

>> >>

>> >> --

>> >> MEB

>> >> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

>> >> --

>> >> _________

>> >>

>> >>

>> >>

>> >> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> >> news:029DF301-FDA3-4036-B3F7-FCCBAFD0772D@microsoft.com...

>> >> |

>> >> | Brian, I have tried to follow the procedure on the CD (there was no

>> >> floppy)

>> >> | but I do not have a Windows CD other than the Restore CD which says

>> >> on

>> >> it

>> >> | that its use will completely wipe my hardrive before Restoring.

>> >> | "Brian A." wrote:

>> >> |

>> >> | > "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> >> news:FEA14A8D-C632-49D3-9D65-673747486196@microsoft.com...

>> >> | > > Well, i have now puchased a Netgear FA311 ethernet card and a

>> >> Netgear

>> >> FS605

>> >> | > > switch and I am back where I started. I ran the ethernet card CD

>> >> and

>> >> finished

>> >> | > > up with a message saying that I needed a driver and Windows

>> >> could

>> >> find

>> >> one.

>> >> | > > So, I installed the card and plugged the ethernet cable in just

>> >> in

>> >> case it

>> >> | > > would work like you said, without one. Going through old ground,

>> >> I

>> >> have

>> >> | > > searched the internet and found many options of FA311 drivers

>> >> three

>> >> of

>> >> which

>> >> | > > do not work and I have now uninstalled them. Back to my old

>> >> question,

>> >> where

>> >> | > > can I find a driver?

>> >> | > >

>> >> | > > "brbrown" wrote:

>> >> | > >

>> >> | > >>

>> >> | > >> Hello Gary

>> >> | > >>

>> >> | > >> Thanks for that. From what you gave me, I have now managed to

>> >> trace a

>> >> | > >> suitable ethernet card and switch and placed an order. I'll let

>> >> you

>> >> know how

>> >> | > >> I get on. Brian

>> >> | > >>

>> >> | >

>> >> | > I have zipped up the original drivers/files/docs off of the

>> >> floppy

>> >> that is provided with the Netgear FA311 and placed the zip file here.

>> >> | > http://basconotw.mvps.org/inq3.htm

>> >> | >

>> >> | > --

>> >> | >

>> >> | > Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }

>> >> | > Conflicts start where information lacks.

>> >> | > http://basconotw.mvps.org/

>> >> | >

>> >> | > Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm

>> >> | > How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

>> >> | >

>> >> | >

>> >>

>> >>

>> >>

>>

>>

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