Unable to Install Driver

"JohnN" <jfn DeleteThis @jfneal.eclipse.co.uk> wrote in message
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>
> "Mike M" <No_Spam DeleteThis @Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
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>> John,
>>
>> So no rt73 files, no aegis files and no results.txt file containing the
>> all important message "Driver install was successful." I simply don't
>> know or understand why this is happening. 99% of cases where the drive
>> install fails are a result of the windows\inf file hitting the limits of
>> the FAT filing system due to containing a large number of zero byte
>> oem*.inf files, usually the result of having a Symantec "product"
>> installed, but you've already confirmed that that is not the case.
>>
>> Given that the installer hangs and doesn't complete am I correct in
>> assuming that you don't see a popup small rectangular window that says
>> something along the lines of "Updating hardware information database"?
> Hi Mike,
>
> I do get this message along with its 'updating bar' across the screen! -
> and this completes!

Perhaps this is for the files that do load, maybe one or two are inf files
but not the ones needed
>

> John
>
> This is the
>> point at which details of the inf files etc is added to the database so
>> that the device is recognised each time it is inserted. I'm guessing the
>> "hang" happens before you get to this stage.
>> --
>> Mike Maltby
>> mike.maltby DeleteThis @gmail.com
>>
>>
>> JohnN <jfn DeleteThis @jfneal.eclipse.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>> The files listed are from the ME version from the Edimax site; - it
>>> looks like the files you mention 73** just didnt install!
>>
>
>

JohnN <jfn DeleteThis @jfneal.eclipse.co.uk> wrote:

> Perhaps this is for the files that do load, maybe one or two are inf
> files but not the ones needed

John,

In a last act of desperation and given that you apparently have never
managed to install the rt73* driver files needed by the device I've zipped
up the three files involved and sent them to you by e-mail. Try unzipping
these and placing in a folder on the Win Me desktop and then see if you can
update/install the driver using Dev. Manager by selecting the unknown
device, choosing update driver and pointing the wizard at the folder on the
desktop.
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby DeleteThis @gmail.com

Problem Solved

With the help of Mike M. and all his helpful posts I have managed to get my
USB/Wireless adapter working!

In order to install an Edimax EW-7318USG Wirewless LAN Adapter (Windows
XP/Vista) onto my WinME pc I downloaded a WinME Driver from Edimax.After
unzipping the download, the resultant RaLink Application Program would not
completely install and 'hung' midway.
However upon investigation some files did install into a couple of folders
in the primary folder Program Files/Ralink.
With the adapter inserted 'an unkown device' did appear in Device Manager
and when updating this driver by pointing to the files installed above, the
driver was not recognised.
In fact at boot up an error message stating Missing Aegise2.dll file
occurred.

After trying several ideas to overcome the problem - listed in posts and
including removing my Norton protection the situation did not change - until
I obtained the missing files by mail.; and those missing files are:
acAuth.dll, AegisE2.dll, AegisI2.exe, AegisI5.exe plus: rt73.bin, rt73.inf,
rt73u98.sys.When inserted in respective folders and running the AegisI2.exe
file successfully installed the Driver and now my Wireless system is up and
running!

Thanks to Mike M

"JohnN" <jfn.TakeThisOut@jfneal.eclipse.co.uk> wrote in message
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>I want to install a WindowsXP/Vista USB/Wireless adapter on my Windows ME
>pc.Consequently I have downloaded a WinME Driver in the form of a 'zip'
>file from the adapter vendor.I have unzipped the file to give the
>Application Program file, but when I run this file to install the Driver
>the installation stops running mid way and does not complete( it
>'hangs').The result is no driver is installed. Does anyone know what the
>problem is and how I might resolve it, without having to purchase a WinME
>USB/WIRELESS adapter.
>
> Thanks J.
>

John wrote :-

> Delete what in Safe Mode?

The 'unknown device' shown (with a yellow question/exclamation mark) in
Device Manager

> If I do whatever you are suggesting how do I get system back to Normal;

No, I think you misunderstand. There is an option to delete (or remove)
devices whilst in DevMan - and is often best done in Safe Mode (rather than
Normal Mode) as some 'badly installed devices' don't always show in Normal
Mode, but do show up in Safe Mode.

Having deleted (or removed) the device (taking its drivers with it!) in Safe
Mode, as you re-boot (back into Normal Mode), WinMe will attempt to
re-detect (as a fresh detection) your WiFi stick and put the (new) hardware
detection wizard back on the screen in readiness to setup (according to the
WiFi stick user manual) as though it was a 'first-time' attempt.

This method will *usually* fix a bad hardware installation.

> I've never (fortunately) had to boot to SafeMode!

To boot into Safe Mode, either press and hold the Shift key at power-up, or
keep stabbing at the F8 key during power-up, or press and hold the Ctrl key
at power-up until you are presented with an on-screen menu with a Safe Mode
option.

HOWEVER - I see elsewhere, that you have now succeeded in getting the full
complement of driver files (from Mike?) and have now got your adapter
working - well done! - And well done also to Mike for his perseverance <g>

Mart



"JohnN" <jfn RemoveThis @jfneal.eclipse.co.uk> wrote in message
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> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
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>> Mike wrote :-
>>
>>> As far as I am aware this is where we started some days ago. The
>>> installer just "hangs" and John has to Ctrl-Alt-Del out.
>>
>> Sorry guys, looks like I may have missed some of the earlier postings.
>>
>> John wrote :-
>>
>>> As stated previously, Device Manager shows 'unknown device' ....
>>
>> Tried deleting it in Safe Mode and start over?
>
> Hi Mark,
> Delete what in Safe Mode?
> If I do whatever you are suggesting how do I get system back to Normal;
> I've never (fortunately) had to boot to SafeMode!
> John
>>
>> (Sorry if you've already done that)
>>
>> Mart
>>
>> <snipped>

Well done that man!
10/10 for persistence!
...I'd still love to find out what prevented 'normal' installation working
properly though.

--
Noel Paton
CrashFixPC

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
www.crashfixpc.co.uk
"JohnN" <jfn DeleteThis @jfneal.eclipse.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Problem Solved
>
> With the help of Mike M. and all his helpful posts I have managed to get
> my USB/Wireless adapter working!
>
> In order to install an Edimax EW-7318USG Wirewless LAN Adapter (Windows
> XP/Vista) onto my WinME pc I downloaded a WinME Driver from Edimax.After
> unzipping the download, the resultant RaLink Application Program would not
> completely install and 'hung' midway.
> However upon investigation some files did install into a couple of folders
> in the primary folder Program Files/Ralink.
> With the adapter inserted 'an unkown device' did appear in Device Manager
> and when updating this driver by pointing to the files installed above,
> the driver was not recognised.
> In fact at boot up an error message stating Missing Aegise2.dll file
> occurred.
>
> After trying several ideas to overcome the problem - listed in posts and
> including removing my Norton protection the situation did not change -
> until I obtained the missing files by mail.; and those missing files are:
> acAuth.dll, AegisE2.dll, AegisI2.exe, AegisI5.exe plus: rt73.bin,
> rt73.inf, rt73u98.sys.When inserted in respective folders and running the
> AegisI2.exe file successfully installed the Driver and now my Wireless
> system is up and running!
>
> Thanks to Mike M
>
> "JohnN" <jfn DeleteThis @jfneal.eclipse.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:c8adnaVK3qX6N7fXnZ2dnUVZ8vydnZ2d@eclipse.net.uk...
>>I want to install a WindowsXP/Vista USB/Wireless adapter on my Windows ME
>>pc.Consequently I have downloaded a WinME Driver in the form of a 'zip'
>>file from the adapter vendor.I have unzipped the file to give the
>>Application Program file, but when I run this file to install the Driver
>>the installation stops running mid way and does not complete( it
>>'hangs').The result is no driver is installed. Does anyone know what the
>>problem is and how I might resolve it, without having to purchase a WinME
>>USB/WIRELESS adapter.
>>
>> Thanks J.
>>
>
>

Noel,

I first sent John the RT73 chipset driver files from my install and got John
to point the unknown device in Dev Man (which was the wi-fi device) at where
they were located and they then installed as they should and the device was
then recognised in Dev Man. However due to Win Me (unlike XP and later)
having no native capability of handling wi-fi I had a further look at the
Aegis folder created by the driver installer on my system and established
that AegisI2.exe was the Aegis installer. I therefore sent John a copy of
the Aegis folder and on executing AegisI2.exe Aegis installed and I
understand John was then able to configure and use a wi-fi connection using
the Edimax device.

> ..I'd still love to find out what prevented 'normal' installation
> working properly though.

As would I and, showing my known bias, I can't help feeling that Norton had
a hand in the problem.
--
Mike


Noel Paton <noeldp(spamless)@crashfixpc.co.uk> wrote:

> Well done that man!
> 10/10 for persistence!
> ..I'd still love to find out what prevented 'normal' installation
> working properly though.