How To: Install D-Link network Adapter in Windows Vista

Posted by raxso

May 17

Here’s a step by step Installation on how to you install you newly purchased network adapter to work with windows vista.

Step 1: Physically install the network adapter.

Step 2: Boot the computer. Wait for Vista to recognize the new hardware. Once it prompts you to locate the driver. Click Locate And Install Driver Software (Recommended).

Step 3: If Vista fails to locate the drivers internally or online, it will prompt you to insert the Driver Disk.

Step 4: Once the disk is inserted the Vista will locate the driver from the CD and install it. Click Next to continue.

Step 5: After the drivers are installed, Vista will tell you the card has installed properly and is ready to use. You should not have to reboot.

Alternate Installation Method:

Step 1: Click Start then Control Panel .

Step 2: Locate the Device Manager.

The control panel will be laid out one of two ways.

Step 3: Click the plus sign next to the Other Devices. This will display a sub-menu.

Step 4: Right click the Network Controller, and select Update Drivers.

Step 5: Select Search Automatically For Updated Driver Software. Ensure that the driver CD is inserted in your machine as Vista will automatically check for it there.