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
(e-mail address removed)
Microsoft Windows MVP (2002-2010)
Windows Live Mail 2011 (Build 15.4.3538.0513) in Win7 Ultimate x64 SP1
in message
Thanks, can you tell me where I can see the bits in question?
Le 15/08/2011 16:11, Seth a écrit :
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.
