Everytime I plug in this adapter, it hogs all the computer's resources and forces me to do a hard reboot. I un-reinstalled software; help please
1706424
I never experienced that problem so I can not help you. I used this medialink on a Windows based PC and two windows based laptops without problems. Your issue is one of unlimited other factors with your computers software. Try it on different computers. It could be that a memory management issue occurred caused by buggy drivers in the medialink software? You could look online or contact medialink to help update or fix the drivers.
1610780
I would check that all connections are not loose. It sounds like you have the power usb cable plugged in but check it's connection as well. I'd suggest contacting the company if you have further problems.My monitor has worked flawless since installing the adapter. Sorry to hear you are having issues.
570959
That's what I have done. Works pretty well. On occasion after the computer goes to sleep I've had to unplug it then plug it back in to get it to work.
1983242
Its not good for any wattage since it will short out anything you plug into it. My suggestion is to throw it out and find a different adapter before it destroys all your electronics.
747540
I don't know. I am unsure if the adapter I had works properly. Your system sees something, but if you reformat, you will lose the info on the drive.
729377
I haven't had that issue. It sounds like you have a faulty adapter. I would try to RMA it.
344961
I will recommend against buying this adapter. I did not work well with mine.
500831
I have the same problem and wondered if some were worse than others .. I have searched on-line with no luck and the best I can suggest is try not putting the card in all the way so you have more card to pull on .. I snap and unsnap the end of the adapter to save the card and this has worked so far .. Please let me know if you find out anything !!
775858
I too just had this start up this past week. I've had to jiggle and reinsert the plug to see if the connection will take. My laptop is only a couple months old, so I'll be calling to see what my options are for fix or repair.
875507
No - the adapter is just an alternate power supply. When using the adapter, the auto-off is disabled (it stays on until you turn it off).
607206
I bought an adapter but the adapter is not working, I think you should ask dell support
2178827
I had the same problem. Was able to buy the adapters cheaply at Radio Shack. I still had issues though with the signal/picture quality coming through the connection being significantly degraded (lots of static).
126115
I don't know, but the adapter has important issues with its driver. It doesn't work at all on my nw9440 laptop with W7 x64 and unde Win XP there are time when its reseting dozen of times.Unfortunatelly, the producer isn't willing at all to correct the problem, instead they redirect me to the NVIDIA to ask their stuff to make a special driver to work with their device (!!!!).
687560
No, it won't even power the hard drive, I tried it and didn't work, probably using the current adapter may work.
2220381
Dear Demetre,I am the kind of guy who keeps useful extra items. The darn hub didn't work when it came. I read someone's comment that the power adapter was too small, so I looked in my stash of power packs [some people call them "Wall Warts!"] and found one rated 5V 1Amp. Since then, it has worked, but it's junky - the sockets do not fit smoothly. I notice that everyone else is using 3 - 5 Amps. The item they sent to me was tiny and it was much weaker than my 1 Amp unit.
1379030
This may sound crazy, but I've read it elsewhere & found it to be true; don't use one. I started having issues so I looked for solutions online. After reading up in several locations I figured out that I had to re-solder a connection & stop using the AC adapter. Ever since, it's been running perfect (until the batteries in the keyboard die that is). It gets it's power from my laptop & I don't have to worry about plugging it in! Hope that helps, good luck!
620490
I've had this adapter for two years with no problems. Check your USB cord, maybe not plugged in completely ?