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XP 64 bit drivers
Name: jcsburke Date: March 4, 2005 at 07:47:41 Pacific OS: 64 bit XP PRO CPU/Ram: Athlon 64 3000+
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I can't seem to find any way to connect to my wireless network without the support of 64 bit drivers for a PCI card. I'm sure there is a solution somewhere. Conme on.....give it up. Thanks
Name: grasshopper Date: March 4, 2005 at 09:46:29 Pacific
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Is your wireless NIC card asking for 64 bit drivers? It's odd because 64 bit is being used for Microsofts' new operating system. XP still uses 32 bit.
When all is said and done More is said than done..
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Response Number 2
Name: StuartS Date: March 4, 2005 at 09:59:51 Pacific
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If you indeed do have 64 bit XP then it is still in its trials. Thats the problem with running trial software, it takes time for manufactures to get round to making the appropriate drivers.
Stuart
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Response Number 3
Name: jcsburke Date: March 4, 2005 at 11:56:11 Pacific
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This is true, this is a beta version available for download to anyone, but I am sure there are some drivers imbedded into the operating system (I don't know which ones). I did not need the drivers for audio or video as the correct ones were already loaded into windows. I was prompted for a driver for the NIC card. The OS refused to use the 32 bit driver. This version of windows will run 32 bit programs, but drivers are specific to the 64 bit OS. I am wondering if a USB wireless device may work. Any more ideas?
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Response Number 4
Name: josh (by jpag3074) Date: March 4, 2005 at 12:13:08 Pacific
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not necessarly, i got the 64bit windows beta about a year ago, and i couldn't find any drivers for anything on my board, you just have to check w/ the manfs. so see who supports the 64bit windows and buy the card or USB wireless from them...
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