very strange hang problem

I have a problem with explorer exhibiting strange behavior
and hanging whenever I am connected to a wireless card.

I am currently using Windows ME as installed on my Gateway
computer for a couple years now, and have been using a USB
cable modem, and the system has been working great.

However, I now want to install a wireless adapter, and
whether I use an PCI or USB wireless device, I get the
same problem. I am installing them with the cable modem
disconnected and have worked with tech support from the
manufacturers to make sure I was doing it right. I am
pretty certain I am.

Whenever the wireless card is connected, I can access the
wireless network ok at first and get my browser open, but
the computer ends up "freezing up" after I try to open any
folder on my desktop. Often I see as this happens that
explorer is listed as not responding in the ctr-alt-del
screen. This happens whether I am trying to use USB or
PCI wireless. I can't figure it out at all. The worst
thing i see on my device manager is a little green
question mark by the USB Composite Device.

I am at wits end and may abandon my wireless networking
efforts without help - no one else seems to have this
problem.




Mark