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Updating a wireless lan driver in windows 2000 – NetComm NP7042 User Manual

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NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor

Removing a Wireless LAN Driver in Windows 98/ME/2000

To remove an existing Wireless LAN driver in Windows 98 or Windows Millennium (ME).

Note:

Windows 2000 automatically removes devices from the hardware profile if they are

not present when Windows starts. It is not necessary to remove the driver files. If
you wish to use the NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor again,
Windows 2000 will automatically re-install the drivers when you reconnect the
adaptor.

1. Click Start, select Settings and Control Panel.

2. Click on the Network icon.

The Network dialog box displays.

3. Highlight the NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor.

4. Select Remove and then OK, if prompted to confirm the removal of the driver files from the

Windows hardware profile.

5. Click Close to close the Network dialog box.

Updating a Wireless LAN Driver in Windows 2000

To update an existing driver in Windows 2000:

1. Click Start, select Settings and Control Panel.

2. Double-click on the System icon and select the Hardware tab.

3. Click on the Device Manager button.

4. Double-click on Network Adapters.

5. Right-click on the NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor.

6. Select Properties.

The NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Properties dialog box displays.

7. Select the Driver tab.

8. Click on the Update Driver button.

The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard displays. Click Next.