Solved: Windows 7 Would not Enable AE3000 (n900) Adaptor - Zone Alarm was the culprit

I'm putting this out so others might not find the solution quicker than I did.
I purchased a new AE3000 to use on a Windows 7 desktop that had been direct-connected to the router.  Had issues with the installation. At first setup could not even find the device even though it showed up fine in Device Manager.  It worked fine on other computers.  I turned all "protection" software off,  including Zone Alarm, and setup would then find it, but could not locate any networks. 
Tried the Linksys Support Chat, but was told the problem was obviously my computer and not the device so they couldn't help.  After much searching on the Inter-webs I found a clue that the problem might be ZA again, but that it needed to be uninstalled, not just turned off.  That was the solution.
Moral of the story is if you're having trouble with a network adapter installation remove Zone Alarm and when your done install another firewall.
p.s.  It would be helpful if the Support Chat staff had a standard question like "Are you using Zone Alarm? If so uninstall it first.".  Further searching has indicated this is not an uncommon problem.

Good isolation skills right there!

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