So if I got this for my HP Desktop [Windows 8] It is pretty much a plug in to my USB correct ? My Wi-Fi bars will increase for sure ? will it guide me to install pretty easy with my newest version of windows 8 ? Thanks
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Yes it will increase your network range. However the cd isn't a straight install for windows 8. But searching online you can easily install it for windows 8 with full functionality just a few extra steps. And yes just plug it into your usb and it will bring up a new network card that you use to connect to WiFi.
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It will fit and windows will or should auto load the drivers. Hard wire your Ethernet to the pc so windows can can search the drivers and down load . The only thing is sometimes HP has a white list of un approved hard ware so it is a probability that it will not function if not approved or is on the white list . You will have to try it to find out. Good look .
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I have been using it with my HP desktop since I received it. It has worked without a glitch. Strangely when I used the desktop with the Ethernet cable I would sometimes lose internet service.
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Yes and no. The wireless feature will work fine. However, you will need a wired connection after installing it (usually) in order to let Windows install the latest drivers. It can be a bit of a pain to get it to working at first, but that's it. The Bluetooth function is another story all together. You must have a Bluetooth function in your BIOS, IOT( in order to) turn it on. Hope that helps! Good luck!
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not at all.see my commentsit does not work with windows 8.1 untill you 'reconfigure it' even cad told the hp tech
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Yes. Wi-Fi IS a problem. I did a fresh install of Windows 8.1 and could not get the Wi-Fi to connect. I continued to download drivers etc. It was frustrating but I eventually got around the problem. I wish I could elaborate but I set up the laptop months ago. Once you get it to work I haven't experienced any of the "spotty" problems. It connects on startup and doesn't lose it. If you're fine with the typical bloatwear that comes with a laptop I don't think you'll have a problem.
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I have not plugged it in to a windows 8 platform. But there is no reason for it not to work. USB is USB and 8 handles USB.
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This is compatible with Windows 8, I use it on an Acer S7 running Windows 8 myself. But you need a USB 3 port and it does not look like the HP laptop you mentioned has it.
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I have not tried to down grade this from Windows 8 to Windows 7 yet. I did a lot of searching of online reviews of this computer, before I bought it. Somewhere I saw someone complained when they down graded it from Windows 8 to Windows 7, and they had a problem with finding drivers for some of the computer components, but I cannot find that review (This may have been on another HP Desktop, but not sure). Best Buy has a lot more reviews on this exact computer, and here is the posted link. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+ENVY+Desktop+-+10GB+Memory+-+1.5TB+Hard+Drive/7479285.p?id=1218847153040&skuId=7479285&strId=468&strClr=true "I was reading some of the review on the best buy website and a couple of them did put Windows 7 on their machines. One was a 3 star review and the second one was a 4 star review. You might want to try and ask the person who posted that review the same question and see if they are happy with the down grade. Also I was shown where to download the Start Button for Windows 8, and this has made my life a lot easier using this computer. Here is the link for the start button for Classic Windows 8. http://www.classicstart8.com/. I'm too chicken to try and down grade the operating system, because this is my only working desktop right now. I did add in a used blue-ray player from my last dead HP Desktop, and I only had to upgrade the Cyberlink PowerDVD software to 13, and the blue-ray works just fine. I hope this helps you out with your question.
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You need to make sure your laptop or desktop has Wi-Fi (wireless) connectivity. Also, it's od idea to buy from vendor you know and trust. I had two HP Wi-Fi mice go bad on me
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No problem. I bought it for my wife to use on her new WIN 8 HP laptop, then kept "borrowing" it to use on my older WIN 7 desktop. I still love it as much as when I first bought it. You can't go wrong!
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I went to the following web site to download Win8 drivers and software... http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?cc=us&lc;=en&dlc;=en&product;=5070121I don't know if it was necessary, but I just assumed that win8 would need updated software/downloads.
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I use mine with a desktop. It has a short USB cord, so i plug it into the USB port and place it on top of the tower. then i use an extension cord to plug the power cord into an outlet. My tower is HP with a 64 bit processor and it works fine.
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I don't know. I just work on my own computers and only then when there's a need. When I did my research it seemed that there were a lot of positive comments from people that had upgraded their ACER which would seem to be a good omen. I also think the newer your operating system, the better the chance that you'll pick up the drivers automatically. As I said, I installed into a computer running Windows 8 and the driver pulled up instantly (I did remove the Atheros wifi driver before loading the new card).
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My use involved Win 7 not 8. On my system it did an automatic install of: 1. Recognizing the cable and 2. Finding the Win 7 driver for the HP1100 in Win 7. I can't speak to the person that it failed on in Win 8 BUT there are two issues as I said. My guess is that the WIn 8 guy is not savvy, rushed the install, and gave up before trying to download from HP the 1100 driver for Win 8 if they have one. IF not then it likely will fail. I found the Driver for Win 7 at HP's site but did not need it as Win 7 already had the basic HP 1100 driver in the operating system. Hope that helps.
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You need to install the software that came with the USB adapter.I managed to plug in the adapter and Windows 8 made it work automagically. You should notice a bluetooth icon on your taskbar indicating that you have a bluetooth device installed.If after plugging it in, waiting a few minutes until windows installs it properly you don't see the blue bluetooth icon then you need to install the software manually forom the cd that came with your USB adapter.
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Purchased it a few hours ago. Using it right now on my Win 7 laptop. Had to buy a Bluetooth dongle though. When first pairing and connecting, the experience was "meh.." however I downloaded the windows drivers and an application called "magic Trackpad Control Panel" and suddenly the Trackpad became a little monster. I'm loving the new experience so far (although it took me a while to understand how to drag windows/select text, etc -you double tap but leave your finger in contact with the trackpad on the second tap and then move it around) You can find more info regarding the drivers and app here: http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/apple-magic-trackpad-control-panel-adds-trackpad-properties-in-windows-7/ Purchased it a few hours ago. Using it right now on my Win 7 laptop. Had to buy a Bluetooth dongle though. When first pairing and connecting, the experience was "meh.." however I downloaded the windows drivers and an application called "magic Trackpad Control Panel" and suddenly the Trackpad became a little monster. I'm loving the new experience so far (although it took me a while to understand how to drag windows/select text, etc -you double tap but leave your finger in contact with the trackpad on the second tap and then move it around) You can find more info regarding... » Read More Purchased it a few hours ago. Using it right now on my Win 7 laptop. Had to buy a Bluetooth dongle though. When first pairing and connecting, the experience was "meh.." however I downloaded the windows drivers and an application called "magic Trackpad Control Panel" and suddenly the Trackpad became a little monster. I'm loving the new experience so far (although it took me a while to understand how to drag windows/select text, etc -you double tap but leave your finger in contact with the trackpad on the second tap and then move it around) You can find more info regarding the drivers and app here: http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/apple-magic-trackpad-control-panel-adds-trackpad-properties-in-windows-7/ « Show Less