Uninstalling The Pc Card - 3Com 3CRSHPW196 User Manual

2 Troubleshooting

Uninstalling the PC Card

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Previous installations or interrupted installation attempts sometimes leave problems that
affect card operation. Possible problems include:
Wireless LAN PC Card fails to function.
Operating system does not detect the Wireless LAN PC Card.
System issues a warning tone at start-up.
If the installation is unsuccessful, your best course may be to completely uninstall the card
and repeat the installation procedure.
CAUTION: Exit any networking applications and remove the Wireless LAN PC
Card before uninstalling the card.
1 Make sure you have exited any networking applications.
2 Use the standard operating system procedure to remove the card driver.
The procedure for Windows XP, 2000, Windows Me, and Windows 98 SE, is
shown below.
a If you are using Windows 2000, Me, or 98 SE, click Start > Settings >
Control Panel.
If you are using Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel.
b Double-click the System icon.
If you are using Windows XP or 2000, click the Hardware tab.
The System Properties window appears, detailing your system setup.
c Click Device Manager.
A list of devices appears, arranged by type.
d Double-click Network Adapters .
One entry appears, either: 3Com 3CRSHPW_96 Wireless LAN PC Card or 3Com
3CRWE62092B Wireless LAN PC Card .
e From the Action menu, select Remove .
If you are using Windows XP or 2000, select Uninstall ... .
f Click OK .
g Close the open windows until you return to the desktop.