Windows 10: Can't install driver for Realtek RTL8188CU network adapter

got a shiny new adapter dongle to connect to my 5GHz network. i was hoping the adapter dongle would be plug & play, but no such luck. *Sad so i've tried to install drivers from the cd that came with the adapter (per the instructions), a supposedly newer one from the manufacturer's website, and two others i found that seemed newer. none have made any difference - the dongle is recognized, but will not start, and the PC complains about the driver.

checking the device properties gives me

This device cannot start. (Code 10)
{Operation Failed}
The requested operation was unsuccessful.

...and a status of "Driver error". no details, no other information. even the device troubleshooter can't find the problem. i have no idea what to do now. thanks for any help.

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Unable to connect to internet using RTL8188CU Realtek Wireless USB Adapter on Windows 10.

Original Title: RTL8188CU Realtek Wireless USB Adapter

I bought a wifi adapter dongle RTL8188CU Realtek Wireless USB Adapter via Aliexpress with whom I have a problem and I can not connect to the Internet.The device is operating normally on windows 7 but with windows 10 can not work.The
same story is when I try on windows 8.1, is not working.I've tried many types of drivers but it's always the same story. The problem is that it connects to my router, but it shows the SSID reported that there is no internet access. He
can not obtain an IP address from the router via DHCP. Please note that the Windows 7 device is operating normally, even with the windows drivers. Does anybody can help me?

 

Install a driver for your network adapter

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