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I got an usb network adapter, but can only find a driver for xp(that not work on windows 7:@). The problem is that I don't now the manufacture is. So what I'm looking for are drivers for windows 7 64 bit. I got some pictures, maybe you know the device.


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Practical expert note: many USB network sticks from that era only have XP-era installers and no native x64 support, so Windows 7 64-bit will not accept a 32-bit driver. As correctly emphasized, identifying the exact hardware is the necessary first step before chasing drivers.

Identification checklist: open Device Manager, find the unknown USB device, right‑click -> Properties -> Details -> Hardware Ids. Copy the string that looks like USB\VID_1234&PID_5678 and use that exact string when searching; it usually reveals the chipset vendor (Realtek, Atheros, Ralink, etc.). Once the chipset is known, prioritize drivers from the chipset vendor rather than the stick OEM—those drivers are more likely to include an x64 INF and .sys file.

Installation and troubleshooting tips: running an old XP installer in Compatibility Mode may let the installer run, but a 32-bit driver will still not load on a 64-bit kernel. For a proper manual install, obtain an x64 INF/.sys pair, then in Device Manager choose Update Driver -> Browse my computer -> Let me pick -> Have Disk and point to the x64 INF. Note Device Manager error codes (Code 10, 28, 31) and search them along with the VID/PID for targeted fixes.

If no x64 driver can be found, practical options are: use the device on a 32-bit Windows system, try USB passthrough into an XP VM (can be finicky), or replace the stick with a low-cost adapter that explicitly lists Windows 7 x64 support. For forum housekeeping: threads on DaniWeb are normally marked solved using the forum controls or handled by a moderator; indicated the adapter still needed other options.

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The device is from Interepoch, and is from about 8 years ago, now "phased out". I doubt you will get Win7 support for it. Here is their web page for it:

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Dit work on 7, thanks for your help

I think i should look for other ways

I'm new here, so how do i close this thread

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