A: Absolutely. The CD driver is likely outdated. Use the Realtek generic driver from Method 2 – it is newer and more stable.
If the setup.exe fails, use the "Have Disk" method in Device Manager to force-install the file from the driver folder. www.tp-link.com
: Sites like Driver Scape offer historical versions of the 150Mbps Wireless N adapter drivers specifically for Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit). Step-by-Step Installation for Windows 7 Zebronics Driver Downloads
: An index of legitimate driver files for this specific model can be found at the Zebronics Information Repository.
Basic drivers may be available through Windows Update if your PC has a temporary ethernet connection. Installation Steps (Windows 7)