WLAN Adapter #8 - Cannot install driver?

[smakme7757]

Hi all,

I've got myself a TP-Link wifi dongle which i can't seem to install the latest drivers for. THe old driver works, but when i try to install the latest drivers i get a message saying " the name is already in use either as service or device" and it puts a # and a number for example

TP-LINK #3

All consecutive attempts incerases this number and now i'm at number 8

TP-LINK #8 in hardware manager.

I've tried to show hidden devices, but it only show that single device with a #8 next to it.

Anyone got any ideas?

 

[Bubbaleone]

Open Notepad and copy/paste the following:

set DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES=1
start devmgmt.msc

Name the file "setdev.bat" and save it to Desktop as "All files"(not text document). Double-click on setdev.bat which will open an advanced MMC version of Device Manger. Select View>Devices by type>Show hidden devices.

All super-hidden devices will now be visible including a lot of "ghosted" (translucent pale gray) device icons. Those are devices that are no longer installed/connected but still reside in the registry.

Right-click on each TP-LINK icon and select "Uninstall" (ignore any prompts to reboot). Uninstall every one of them. While you're in there it would be a good idea to uninstall all devices with "ghosted" icons. When you're finished, reboot and install your driver.

 

[smakme7757]

Thanks for the help. I didn't find any extra Wlan adapters though. Seeing as it was a fresh install i just formatted and all is in order now .

Neat trick though i didn't know that!