Gateway NV40 Series Driver Download (Official)
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Gateway NV40 Series Driver
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Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
ATHEROS_WLAN_v7.6.1.221_XP.zip (29.6 MB)
Versions
7.6.1.221 (2-Dec-2009)
Uploader Notes
Atheros Wireless Network Driver
Uploaded By
Sathishkumar (DG Staff Member) on 9-Aug-2010
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/ISSetup.dll | 492.0 KB | 5 Apr 2007 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/Notes.txt | 993 bytes | 12 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/SilentInstall_ACU_and_Driver_XP.bat | 100 bytes | 9 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/SilentInstall_Driver_Only_VISTA.bat | 100 bytes | 15 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/SilentInstall_Driver_Only_XP.bat | 88 bytes | 16 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/SilentUninstall_ACU_and_Driver_XP.bat | 102 bytes | 9 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/SilentUninstall_Driver_Only_VISTA.bat | 102 bytes | 15 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/_Setup.dll | 386.0 KB | 17 May 2006 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/athr.sys | 952.8 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/athrext.cat | 40.7 KB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/athrextx.cat | 40.7 KB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/athrx.sys | 1.2 MB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/athw.sys | 1.3 MB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/athwx.sys | 1.7 MB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/data1.cab | 14.4 MB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/data2.cab | 12.6 MB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/default.ath | 5 bytes | 12 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/layout.bin | 455 bytes | 6 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/netathr.inf | 128.0 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/netathrx.inf | 128.4 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/netathw.cat | 36.8 KB | 2 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/netathw.inf | 151.8 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/netathwx.cat | 36.8 KB | 2 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/netathwx.inf | 222.4 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/setup.exe | 453.7 KB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/setup.ini | 784 bytes | 6 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/setup.isn | 52.7 KB | 17 May 2006 |
Related Driver Updates
How to Update Gateway NV40 Series Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Gateway NV40 Series driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Gateway NV40 Series into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Driver Update Utility for Gateway NV40 Series. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Gateway website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
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