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Laptop won't read pc card or install driver-LOST

by gtdavid Jan 29, 2006 1:45PM PST

Toshiba Tecra 500 cdt.windows 98.I'm trying to setup DSL modem(bellsouth install kit),so I bought a u.s.robotics cardbus 10/100 ethernet card and when I plug the card in the lights on the card do not come on and when I run the hardware wizard it does not idenify my plug in card and will not run the installation cd (for the card) to install the drives.It just won't recognize the card at all.I don't know if its the card port, a driver or what.This is my first laptop so I'm completely illiterate and lost.HELP ME GET OFF DIAL-UP.PLEASE!!!! The card number is USR997901A US ROBOTICS CARDBUS 10\100 ETHERNET PC CARD.I've been to their website,toshiba website,bellsouth dsl help site and several searches and still can't find the answer,its probaly something simply but I 'm new at this.This is my first laptop and am still on dial-up.help.......

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by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jan 29, 2006 1:49PM PST

"will not run the installation cd (for the card)"

Can you see what's on the CD? Given the age of Windows 98, the laptop may be over 5 years old and the CD drive needs to be replaced?

Bob

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(NT) (NT) I've used the cd-rom its fine
by gtdavid Jan 29, 2006 1:58PM PST
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(NT) (NT) Then the new parts are defective. Return them.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jan 29, 2006 11:34PM PST
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Bad PC card?? Return it to the store..
by Melati Hitam Jan 29, 2006 3:36PM PST

carry your laptop to the store .. ask them to install ...

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