Airport Utility - Not detecting Extreme/Express,

Hi,
I've just upgraded from Windows Vista to Windows 7. I've installed the Airport Utility but it isn't detecting either the Airport Extreme/Express. I can manually connect to them through the utility by entering the ip addresses and I can connect to the wireless network.
The problems are that itunes isn't detecting the Airport Express therefore making it redundant and the wireless internet connection keeps dropping internet connectivity. I'm using a Netgear WN111v2 USB adaptor to connect. It was all running smoothly on Vista but not now.
I have tried disabling the firewall (AVG) and restarting everything but still no luck. The internet will work fine for a few minutes then every page will fail to load for about a minute even though it is still connected the the airport network. Eventually is will just start working again or if you disconnect/reconnect it will too.
I really am stuck at this point so need help. If any more information is needed just ask.
Regards,
Ivan

bump!
need help! or I want my money back for the express as, due to software errors on apple's side, it no longer performs as marketed.

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