I have just purchased a netgear MA111 wireless adapter, for my desktop pc, which is running xp, the problem i have is that everytime i plug in the adapter, the computer restarts, if i disconnect the adapter the computer loads fine, i have installed the drivers, using the disc that came with it, but not sure what else to do, any help would be great. Thank you in advance. Ann

Hello annwiles,

Checking IRQ Conflict in Windows 2000 or XP:

1. Click on the Start button, and click on the Run option.
2. When the Run window opens, please type in devmgmt.msc and click OK.
3. When the Device Manager Window opens, click the View menu. Then, select Resources by Connection.
4. Expand the Interrupt Request (IRQ) category to view IRQ assignments.
5. Once you find your adapter on the list, check if the number that is assigned to it is the same as anything else on the list.
6. If your adapter is sharing an IRQ with another device, you may be having an IRQ conflict.

Resolving the IRQ Conflict:

1. Try placing the Network Adapter into different PCI slots. By doing this, the BIOS will assign the network adapter a different IRQ.
2. Disabling COM and parallel ports, or built in motherboard devices (sound chips, etc) in the BIOS may help to free up their IRQ's.

Note: Changes to the BIOS can cause major problems with your computer. If you are unsure, please contact the manufacturer of the PC for further assistance.

3. You may be able to assign IRQ's by PCI slot in the BIOS. Please contact your computer manufacturer for more information.