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Title: D-Link DWA-552 with win XP SP3
Post by: Run on January 10, 2010, 09:51:47 PM

Here's a copy of an email sent today to D-Link support:
Hi, I really need your help. Is my new D-Link DWA-552 XtremeN PCI adapter able to work in a PC running Windows XP SP3 ?....
 
...because after installing it with its drivers,  my PC (XP SP3) freezes on boot (XP logo). But it works fine when I boot in safe mode!!!!. My router on the other PC is  D-Link Dir-615. I tried to get some help on many forums with no success.
 
Thanks for your fast reply.

Does anyone on this forum has any advice?
Thanks.

Title: Re: D-Link DWA-552 with win XP SP3
Post by: thecreator on January 18, 2010, 09:28:34 AM

Hi Run,

You aren't getting help, because you haven't posted the XP operating system, you are using. XP SP3, is not an operating system, but a Service Pack for Windows XP Home Edition, Professional Edition and Media Edition, but to mention XP Professional X64 Edition.

If you click Start, then right-click My Computer and click Properties, it will tell you your operating system.

You don't mention, what drivers are installed.

You don't mention if the PCI Slots are enabled or disabled in Computer Bios.

Title: Re: D-Link DWA-552 with win XP SP3
Post by: retread on January 25, 2010, 06:26:07 PM

It makes no difference what version of XP used, this card is no good.

Title: Re: D-Link DWA-552 with win XP SP3
Post by: miglenn on February 22, 2010, 05:40:36 PM

I had the same issue.  The card is fine though.  I got it to work with XP Pro SP3.
Simply don't use the setup program that comes on the CD.  Download the latest drivers from the dlink site and unzip.  Install the card and turn on the PC.  When Windows detects the new hardware, choose to select the driver and browse to the drivers directory you unzipped earlier.

Title: Re: D-Link DWA-552 with win XP SP3
Post by: thecreator on February 24, 2010, 01:53:14 PM

Quote from: miglenn on February 22, 2010, 05:40:36 PM

I had the same issue.  The card is fine though.  I got it to work with XP Pro SP3.
Simply don't use the setup program that comes on the CD.  Download the latest drivers from the dlink site and unzip.  Install the card and turn on the PC.  When Windows detects the new hardware, choose to select the driver and browse to the drivers directory you unzipped earlier.

Hi miglenn,

I have it working with Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3, with no problems. I learned a long time ago, that D-Link's Installation works extremely well. No Problems.

The problem is with what the Installation installs that causes the problem. It installs a Wireless Network Manager which has not been updated for Service Pack 3. It probably wasn't beta-tested.

The Drivers work just fine.