Atheros wifi card not recognised

Hello,

On my Samsung laptop, the wifi connexion works normally with windows 7
home edition, and is not even recognised with Seven Pro.My wifi card is
an Atheros 9285.I got the newest driver. I cannot even configure it.
When I try to cinfigure it manually,the message is "unnexpeted error".
Someone has an idea??
Thanks for your help.

"IPP" <> wrote in message
news:4e49285c$0$434$...
> Hello,
>
> On my Samsung laptop, the wifi connexion works normally with windows 7
> home edition, and is not even recognised with Seven Pro.My wifi card is an
> Atheros 9285.I got the newest driver. I cannot even configure it. When I
> try to cinfigure it manually,the message is "unnexpeted error". Someone
> has an idea??
> Thanks for your help.

You using the correct bits? As in x64 driver for Win 7 x64 or x86 driver for
Win 7 x86?

Thanks, can you tell me where I can see the bits in question?

Le 15/08/2011 16:11, Seth a écrit :
>
> "IPP" <> wrote in message
> news:4e49285c$0$434$...
>> Hello,
>>
>> On my Samsung laptop, the wifi connexion works normally with windows 7
>> home edition, and is not even recognised with Seven Pro.My wifi card
>> is an Atheros 9285.I got the newest driver. I cannot even configure
>> it. When I try to cinfigure it manually,the message is "unnexpeted
>> error". Someone has an idea??
>> Thanks for your help.
>
> You using the correct bits? As in x64 driver for Win 7 x64 or x86 driver
> for Win 7 x86?
>
>

Hi, IPP.

There is a major difference in the hardware chips (CPU) between 64-bit and
32-bit architecture - an exponential difference! A 32-bit CPU simply cannot
run 32-bit operating systems or software, including drivers for peripherals.
A 64-bit CPU can run a 32-bit operating system and most application
software - but not 32-bit drivers.

Microsoft uses the "x86" term to apply to 32-bit hardware/software; the term
derived from the "x86" line of CPUs from Intel, starting with the 8086, then
80186, 80286, 80386, 80486 - and then Pentium. In other words, "x86" means
32-bit. And "x64" refers to 64-bit hardware and operating systems. There
are very few - if any - computers with 32-bit CPUs on the market today, but
some still come with 32-bit Windows installed on the 64-bit hardware.
Windows x64 (any version) can run most 32-bit applications; Windows x86
cannot run any 64-bit software or drivers.

There are several ways to see the "bitness" of your installed version of
Windows. My favorite is to just press <Win>+<Break>. That is, hold down
the <Win> key (also called the Windows key or the Logo key or the Start
key...) while you press the <Break> key (in the upper right area of most
keyboards, often toggled with the <Pause> key). When you press
<Win>+<Break> and wait just a second or two, the System Properties page
should pop up on your screen. In the middle of that screen is a line that
says:
System type: 64-bit Operating System

Or 32-bit Operating System, of course. Be sure that your drivers are the
correct versions for your Windows version. Check with the maker of each of
your peripherals to be sure you have the latest correct driver for your
version.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX

Microsoft Windows MVP (2002-2010)
Windows Live Mail 2011 (Build 15.4.3538.0513) in Win7 Ultimate x64 SP1


"IPP" wrote in message news:4e492c9f$0$429$...

Thanks, can you tell me where I can see the bits in question?

Le 15/08/2011 16:11, Seth a écrit :
>
> "IPP" <> wrote in message
> news:4e49285c$0$434$...
>> Hello,
>>
>> On my Samsung laptop, the wifi connexion works normally with windows 7
>> home edition, and is not even recognised with Seven Pro.My wifi card
>> is an Atheros 9285.I got the newest driver. I cannot even configure
>> it. When I try to cinfigure it manually,the message is "unnexpeted
>> error". Someone has an idea??
>> Thanks for your help.
>
> You using the correct bits? As in x64 driver for Win 7 x64 or x86 driver
> for Win 7 x86?

Thanks, i dis verify the driver and the OS.Both are 64 bits. As i said,
this Atheros card used to work with Windos 7 home edition, and ceased to
work when I upgraded to 7 pro. I have explored all the ways to configure
this wifi card, but in fact I am stoped very early with the message
"unexpeted error"...



Le 15/08/2011 16:51, R. C. White a écrit :
> Hi, IPP.
>
> There is a major difference in the hardware chips (CPU) between 64-bit
> and 32-bit architecture - an exponential difference! A 32-bit CPU simply
> cannot run 32-bit operating systems or software, including drivers for
> peripherals. A 64-bit CPU can run a 32-bit operating system and most
> application software - but not 32-bit drivers.
>
> Microsoft uses the "x86" term to apply to 32-bit hardware/software; the
> term derived from the "x86" line of CPUs from Intel, starting with the
> 8086, then 80186, 80286, 80386, 80486 - and then Pentium. In other
> words, "x86" means 32-bit. And "x64" refers to 64-bit hardware and
> operating systems. There are very few - if any - computers with 32-bit
> CPUs on the market today, but some still come with 32-bit Windows
> installed on the 64-bit hardware. Windows x64 (any version) can run most
> 32-bit applications; Windows x86 cannot run any 64-bit software or drivers.
>
> There are several ways to see the "bitness" of your installed version of
> Windows. My favorite is to just press <Win>+<Break>. That is, hold down
> the <Win> key (also called the Windows key or the Logo key or the Start
> key...) while you press the <Break> key (in the upper right area of most
> keyboards, often toggled with the <Pause> key). When you press
> <Win>+<Break> and wait just a second or two, the System Properties page
> should pop up on your screen. In the middle of that screen is a line
> that says:
> System type: 64-bit Operating System
>
> Or 32-bit Operating System, of course. Be sure that your drivers are the
> correct versions for your Windows version. Check with the maker of each
> of your peripherals to be sure you have the latest correct driver for
> your version.
>
> RC
> --
> R. C. White, CPA
> San Marcos, TX
>
> Microsoft Windows MVP (2002-2010)
> Windows Live Mail 2011 (Build 15.4.3538.0513) in Win7 Ultimate x64 SP1
>
>
> "IPP" wrote in message news:4e492c9f$0$429$...
>
> Thanks, can you tell me where I can see the bits in question?
>
> Le 15/08/2011 16:11, Seth a écrit :
>>
>> "IPP" <> wrote in message
>> news:4e49285c$0$434$...
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> On my Samsung laptop, the wifi connexion works normally with windows 7
>>> home edition, and is not even recognised with Seven Pro.My wifi card
>>> is an Atheros 9285.I got the newest driver. I cannot even configure
>>> it. When I try to cinfigure it manually,the message is "unnexpeted
>>> error". Someone has an idea??
>>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>> You using the correct bits? As in x64 driver for Win 7 x64 or x86 driver
>> for Win 7 x86?
>

On 15 Aug 2011, IPP <> wrote in alt.windows7.general:

> Thanks, i dis verify the driver and the OS.Both are 64 bits. As i
> said, this Atheros card used to work with Windos 7 home edition,
> and ceased to work when I upgraded to 7 pro. I have explored all
> the ways to configure this wifi card, but in fact I am stoped very
> early with the message "unexpeted error"...

Check Windows Event Logs for more error messages that might provide
some additional clues.

"IPP" <> wrote in message
news:4e493587$0$1782$...
>
>
> Thanks, i dis verify the driver and the OS.Both are 64 bits. As i said,
> this Atheros card used to work with Windos 7 home edition, and ceased to
> work when I upgraded to 7 pro. I have explored all the ways to configure
> this wifi card, but in fact I am stoped very early with the message
> "unexpeted error"...
>
>
>
> Le 15/08/2011 16:51, R. C. White a écrit :
>> Hi, IPP.
>>
>> There is a major difference in the hardware chips (CPU) between 64-bit
>> and 32-bit architecture - an exponential difference! A 32-bit CPU simply
>> cannot run 32-bit operating systems or software, including drivers for
>> peripherals. A 64-bit CPU can run a 32-bit operating system and most
>> application software - but not 32-bit drivers.
>>
>> Microsoft uses the "x86" term to apply to 32-bit hardware/software; the
>> term derived from the "x86" line of CPUs from Intel, starting with the
>> 8086, then 80186, 80286, 80386, 80486 - and then Pentium. In other
>> words, "x86" means 32-bit. And "x64" refers to 64-bit hardware and
>> operating systems. There are very few - if any - computers with 32-bit
>> CPUs on the market today, but some still come with 32-bit Windows
>> installed on the 64-bit hardware. Windows x64 (any version) can run most
>> 32-bit applications; Windows x86 cannot run any 64-bit software or
>> drivers.
>>
>> There are several ways to see the "bitness" of your installed version of
>> Windows. My favorite is to just press <Win>+<Break>. That is, hold down
>> the <Win> key (also called the Windows key or the Logo key or the Start
>> key...) while you press the <Break> key (in the upper right area of most
>> keyboards, often toggled with the <Pause> key). When you press
>> <Win>+<Break> and wait just a second or two, the System Properties page
>> should pop up on your screen. In the middle of that screen is a line
>> that says:
>> System type: 64-bit Operating System
>>
>> Or 32-bit Operating System, of course. Be sure that your drivers are the
>> correct versions for your Windows version. Check with the maker of each
>> of your peripherals to be sure you have the latest correct driver for
>> your version.
>>
>> RC
>> --
>> R. C. White, CPA
>> San Marcos, TX
>>
>> Microsoft Windows MVP (2002-2010)
>> Windows Live Mail 2011 (Build 15.4.3538.0513) in Win7 Ultimate x64 SP1
>>
>>
>> "IPP" wrote in message news:4e492c9f$0$429$...
>>
>> Thanks, can you tell me where I can see the bits in question?
>>
>> Le 15/08/2011 16:11, Seth a écrit :
>>>
>>> "IPP" <> wrote in message
>>> news:4e49285c$0$434$...
>>>> Hello,
>>>>
>>>> On my Samsung laptop, the wifi connexion works normally with windows 7
>>>> home edition, and is not even recognised with Seven Pro.My wifi card
>>>> is an Atheros 9285.I got the newest driver. I cannot even configure
>>>> it. When I try to cinfigure it manually,the message is "unnexpeted
>>>> error". Someone has an idea??
>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>
>>> You using the correct bits? As in x64 driver for Win 7 x64 or x86 driver
>>> for Win 7 x86?
>>
>

You could see if the drivers here: http://www.atheros.cz/ are any better.

I suggest creating a Restore Point before experimenting.

--

Brian Gregory. (In the UK)

To email me remove the letter vee.

"IPP" <> wrote in message
news:4e493587$0$1782$...
>
>
> Thanks, i dis verify the driver and the OS.Both are 64 bits. As i said,
> this Atheros card used to work with Windos 7 home edition, and ceased to
> work when I upgraded to 7 pro. I have explored all the ways to configure
> this wifi card, but in fact I am stoped very early with the message
> "unexpeted error"...
>
>
>
> Le 15/08/2011 16:51, R. C. White a écrit :
>> Hi, IPP.
>>
>> There is a major difference in the hardware chips (CPU) between 64-bit
>> and 32-bit architecture - an exponential difference! A 32-bit CPU simply
>> cannot run 32-bit operating systems or software, including drivers for
>> peripherals. A 64-bit CPU can run a 32-bit operating system and most
>> application software - but not 32-bit drivers.
>>
>> Microsoft uses the "x86" term to apply to 32-bit hardware/software; the
>> term derived from the "x86" line of CPUs from Intel, starting with the
>> 8086, then 80186, 80286, 80386, 80486 - and then Pentium. In other
>> words, "x86" means 32-bit. And "x64" refers to 64-bit hardware and
>> operating systems. There are very few - if any - computers with 32-bit
>> CPUs on the market today, but some still come with 32-bit Windows
>> installed on the 64-bit hardware. Windows x64 (any version) can run most
>> 32-bit applications; Windows x86 cannot run any 64-bit software or
>> drivers.
>>
>> There are several ways to see the "bitness" of your installed version of
>> Windows. My favorite is to just press <Win>+<Break>. That is, hold down
>> the <Win> key (also called the Windows key or the Logo key or the Start
>> key...) while you press the <Break> key (in the upper right area of most
>> keyboards, often toggled with the <Pause> key). When you press
>> <Win>+<Break> and wait just a second or two, the System Properties page
>> should pop up on your screen. In the middle of that screen is a line
>> that says:
>> System type: 64-bit Operating System
>>
>> Or 32-bit Operating System, of course. Be sure that your drivers are the
>> correct versions for your Windows version. Check with the maker of each
>> of your peripherals to be sure you have the latest correct driver for
>> your version.
>>
>> RC
>> --
>> R. C. White, CPA
>> San Marcos, TX
>>
>> Microsoft Windows MVP (2002-2010)
>> Windows Live Mail 2011 (Build 15.4.3538.0513) in Win7 Ultimate x64 SP1
>>
>>
>> "IPP" wrote in message news:4e492c9f$0$429$...
>>
>> Thanks, can you tell me where I can see the bits in question?
>>
>> Le 15/08/2011 16:11, Seth a écrit :
>>>
>>> "IPP" <> wrote in message
>>> news:4e49285c$0$434$...
>>>> Hello,
>>>>
>>>> On my Samsung laptop, the wifi connexion works normally with windows 7
>>>> home edition, and is not even recognised with Seven Pro.My wifi card
>>>> is an Atheros 9285.I got the newest driver. I cannot even configure
>>>> it. When I try to cinfigure it manually,the message is "unnexpeted
>>>> error". Someone has an idea??
>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>
>>> You using the correct bits? As in x64 driver for Win 7 x64 or x86 driver
>>> for Win 7 x86?
>>
>

Oh and remember that with laptops you may also need a driver for any FN+F3
type hot-key that enables and disables the WiFi card.

--

Brian Gregory. (In the UK)

To email me remove the letter vee.

Yhank you.
I just tested with a wifi USB key Trendnet, and it does not work
neither. The fact is that wifi networks are not detected by the laptop....


Le 15/08/2011 20:25, Brian Gregory [UK] a écrit :
> "IPP"<> wrote in message
> news:4e493587$0$1782$...
>>
>>
>> Thanks, i dis verify the driver and the OS.Both are 64 bits. As i said,
>> this Atheros card used to work with Windos 7 home edition, and ceased to
>> work when I upgraded to 7 pro. I have explored all the ways to configure
>> this wifi card, but in fact I am stoped very early with the message
>> "unexpeted error"...
>>
>>
>>
>> Le 15/08/2011 16:51, R. C. White a écrit :
>>> Hi, IPP.
>>>
>>> There is a major difference in the hardware chips (CPU) between 64-bit
>>> and 32-bit architecture - an exponential difference! A 32-bit CPU simply
>>> cannot run 32-bit operating systems or software, including drivers for
>>> peripherals. A 64-bit CPU can run a 32-bit operating system and most
>>> application software - but not 32-bit drivers.
>>>
>>> Microsoft uses the "x86" term to apply to 32-bit hardware/software; the
>>> term derived from the "x86" line of CPUs from Intel, starting with the
>>> 8086, then 80186, 80286, 80386, 80486 - and then Pentium. In other
>>> words, "x86" means 32-bit. And "x64" refers to 64-bit hardware and
>>> operating systems. There are very few - if any - computers with 32-bit
>>> CPUs on the market today, but some still come with 32-bit Windows
>>> installed on the 64-bit hardware. Windows x64 (any version) can run most
>>> 32-bit applications; Windows x86 cannot run any 64-bit software or
>>> drivers.
>>>
>>> There are several ways to see the "bitness" of your installed version of
>>> Windows. My favorite is to just press<Win>+<Break>. That is, hold down
>>> the<Win> key (also called the Windows key or the Logo key or the Start
>>> key...) while you press the<Break> key (in the upper right area of most
>>> keyboards, often toggled with the<Pause> key). When you press
>>> <Win>+<Break> and wait just a second or two, the System Properties page
>>> should pop up on your screen. In the middle of that screen is a line
>>> that says:
>>> System type: 64-bit Operating System
>>>
>>> Or 32-bit Operating System, of course. Be sure that your drivers are the
>>> correct versions for your Windows version. Check with the maker of each
>>> of your peripherals to be sure you have the latest correct driver for
>>> your version.
>>>
>>> RC
>>> --
>>> R. C. White, CPA
>>> San Marcos, TX
>>>
>>> Microsoft Windows MVP (2002-2010)
>>> Windows Live Mail 2011 (Build 15.4.3538.0513) in Win7 Ultimate x64 SP1
>>>
>>>
>>> "IPP" wrote in message news:4e492c9f$0$429$...
>>>
>>> Thanks, can you tell me where I can see the bits in question?
>>>
>>> Le 15/08/2011 16:11, Seth a écrit :
>>>>
>>>> "IPP"<> wrote in message
>>>> news:4e49285c$0$434$...
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>
>>>>> On my Samsung laptop, the wifi connexion works normally with windows 7
>>>>> home edition, and is not even recognised with Seven Pro.My wifi card
>>>>> is an Atheros 9285.I got the newest driver. I cannot even configure
>>>>> it. When I try to cinfigure it manually,the message is "unnexpeted
>>>>> error". Someone has an idea??
>>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>>
>>>> You using the correct bits? As in x64 driver for Win 7 x64 or x86 driver
>>>> for Win 7 x86?
>>>
>>
>
> Oh and remember that with laptops you may also need a driver for any FN+F3
> type hot-key that enables and disables the WiFi card.
>

"IPP" <> wrote in message
news:4e4a1696$0$10597$...
> Yhank you.
> I just tested with a wifi USB key Trendnet, and it does not work neither.
> The fact is that wifi networks are not detected by the laptop....
>
>
> Le 15/08/2011 20:25, Brian Gregory [UK] a écrit :
>> "IPP"<> wrote in message
>> news:4e493587$0$1782$...
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks, i dis verify the driver and the OS.Both are 64 bits. As i said,
>>> this Atheros card used to work with Windos 7 home edition, and ceased to
>>> work when I upgraded to 7 pro. I have explored all the ways to configure
>>> this wifi card, but in fact I am stoped very early with the message
>>> "unexpeted error"...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Le 15/08/2011 16:51, R. C. White a écrit :
>>>> Hi, IPP.
>>>>
>>>> There is a major difference in the hardware chips (CPU) between 64-bit
>>>> and 32-bit architecture - an exponential difference! A 32-bit CPU
>>>> simply
>>>> cannot run 32-bit operating systems or software, including drivers for
>>>> peripherals. A 64-bit CPU can run a 32-bit operating system and most
>>>> application software - but not 32-bit drivers.
>>>>
>>>> Microsoft uses the "x86" term to apply to 32-bit hardware/software; the
>>>> term derived from the "x86" line of CPUs from Intel, starting with the
>>>> 8086, then 80186, 80286, 80386, 80486 - and then Pentium. In other
>>>> words, "x86" means 32-bit. And "x64" refers to 64-bit hardware and
>>>> operating systems. There are very few - if any - computers with 32-bit
>>>> CPUs on the market today, but some still come with 32-bit Windows
>>>> installed on the 64-bit hardware. Windows x64 (any version) can run
>>>> most
>>>> 32-bit applications; Windows x86 cannot run any 64-bit software or
>>>> drivers.
>>>>
>>>> There are several ways to see the "bitness" of your installed version
>>>> of
>>>> Windows. My favorite is to just press<Win>+<Break>. That is, hold down
>>>> the<Win> key (also called the Windows key or the Logo key or the Start
>>>> key...) while you press the<Break> key (in the upper right area of
>>>> most
>>>> keyboards, often toggled with the<Pause> key). When you press
>>>> <Win>+<Break> and wait just a second or two, the System Properties
>>>> page
>>>> should pop up on your screen. In the middle of that screen is a line
>>>> that says:
>>>> System type: 64-bit Operating System
>>>>
>>>> Or 32-bit Operating System, of course. Be sure that your drivers are
>>>> the
>>>> correct versions for your Windows version. Check with the maker of each
>>>> of your peripherals to be sure you have the latest correct driver for
>>>> your version.
>>>>
>>>> RC
>>>> --
>>>> R. C. White, CPA
>>>> San Marcos, TX
>>>>
>>>> Microsoft Windows MVP (2002-2010)
>>>> Windows Live Mail 2011 (Build 15.4.3538.0513) in Win7 Ultimate x64 SP1
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "IPP" wrote in message news:4e492c9f$0$429$...
>>>>
>>>> Thanks, can you tell me where I can see the bits in question?
>>>>
>>>> Le 15/08/2011 16:11, Seth a écrit :
>>>>>
>>>>> "IPP"<> wrote in message
>>>>> news:4e49285c$0$434$...
>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On my Samsung laptop, the wifi connexion works normally with windows
>>>>>> 7
>>>>>> home edition, and is not even recognised with Seven Pro.My wifi card
>>>>>> is an Atheros 9285.I got the newest driver. I cannot even configure
>>>>>> it. When I try to cinfigure it manually,the message is "unnexpeted
>>>>>> error". Someone has an idea??
>>>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>>>
>>>>> You using the correct bits? As in x64 driver for Win 7 x64 or x86
>>>>> driver
>>>>> for Win 7 x86?
>>>>
>>>
>>
>> Oh and remember that with laptops you may also need a driver for any
>> FN+F3
>> type hot-key that enables and disables the WiFi card.
>>
>

Just off the top of my head, check the Wireless Zero Configuration (or
whatever it's called in Windows 7) service is set to start Automatically.

--

Brian Gregory. (In the UK)

To email me remove the letter vee.