Intel Wireless Driver Memory Leak problem. Took >500MB memory!!

I tried both from Dell Support Web site and Intel Web site. Seems that they use the same drivers. v.10.5.0.0

Dell:
Network: Intel Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, Driver, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Multi Language, Multi System, v.10.5.0.0 (TIC 119715), A04

Intel:
http://support.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/CS-010623.htm

Hi

Did you try downloading the drivers from Intel Website?

Rgds

Best-try

Hi

Try removing Intel Proset from Add/Remove Programs and then trying installign the update.

Rgds

Best-Try

I have the same problem, the 8/10 drivers have this. I contacted Intel, when I had same problem with their version. They said they knew about the problem and were distributing a fix to their oems. This was today, so waiting anxiously...when it loads up, it really slows down my machine!

if intel has a fix they will offer it to you.  they've never hesitated to email me beta drivers for wireless when I've asked before (when they have them of course).  OEMs do not get release quality drivers before intel posts them on their website if the last 2 years have been any indication.  The only time I can recall of an OEM having a driver before intel posted was when IBM effectively decided to host a beta version (which intel would email to you but never posted).

Log back off and back on or reset the program.  Also, someone a while back posted an intel document that indicated the security problem was with ProSet and not with the driver -- if you want to use WZC and rollback.

I rollbacked to verion 10.1.1.4 for now, until Intel have the fix..

Thanks for all comments.

Alas, the problem is not fixed in either today's version on Intels website or Dell's site... If you are using a different connection manager, you can just install the latest driver without ProSET though.

dunno ... this was back when the 9 series drivers first came out and were dropping connections like crazy :)

@Nemisis, unfortunately, I haven't found Intel so supportive, maybe you have another contact?

"Unfortunately we are unable to provide details of the fixed file(s). We do confirm it has been distribuited, so we recomend you to escalate through Dell*, by requesting engineering, or higher level support technicians to help you. As a computer manufacturer, Dell has their own methods of contacting Intel(R) and resolve your situation. Again, please work this issue through Dell* to ensure all their customers achieve a solution.

Sincerely,

Fernando M
Intel(R) Technical Support"

New driver on intels website seems to fix the problem. Interestingly, s24evmon version number didn't change, but so far memory is stable. no dell version yet. see this post for another thread.
http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=si_wireless&message.id=24114

Oh.. didn't c the last msg.. will try..

Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software release 10.5.0.1 is out.

Anybody tried it? Does it fixed the memory leakage issue?

Thanks.

Message Edited by cityexplorer on 08-28-200609:25 PM

Re: new intel drivers:

5 hours now, and no growth. looks good!