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usb ethernet adapter with vista working improperly

by cfuss247 Nov 11, 2009 9:09PM PST

Hello, I am having a problem getting my belkin F5D5050 usb ethernet adapter to work properly on my dell inspiron 1525 laptop, running vista.It is my daughter's machine and the ethernet port became distorted somehow. I spoke with dell chat service and was told to buy the belkin adapter from them. When I went to install it the instructions said it was compatible with all os except vista. It referred me to a belkin/driver website and I installed the adm 8511. I have since tried to find an appropriate driver but this one keeps coming up. It works for a while but eventually a blue screen appears and the system shuts down and all work is lost. It restarts ok but the cycle repeats. Is there a better driver or perhaps a card type adapter? Thank you in advance

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Blue screens/
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Nov 11, 2009 9:24PM PST
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Blue screens/
by cfuss247 Nov 11, 2009 10:30PM PST

Thank you for the advice, I'm sure it is due however the blue screen references the driver. I can't give you the exact wording at this point, as I said it is my daughter's machine. I am awaiting that info. I was wondering if a pcmcia card might be a better choice?

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Sure. Try that.
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Nov 11, 2009 10:35PM PST

The problem I have is that I know that malware can form a bad packet and crash the driver. This issue is well known to folk that have been in the trenches for years.

But let's say your right. Go get a PCMCIA card. My bet is that it's really a PC-Card.

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Sure. Try that.
by cfuss247 Nov 12, 2009 12:03AM PST

Ok, having her dl the programs, may take a few days for meaningful results, thanks

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And the canned air?
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Nov 12, 2009 12:07AM PST

Be sure to give the air vents a blast. If no dust or lint is seen or is blown out I'd be amazed.
Bob

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