Windows XP Pro SP2 won't connect to Airport Express

Ok, here's the situation as detailed as I can make it.
My pc:
Windows XP Professional w/ ALL updates installed (through windows update)
A Linksys WMP54G wireless adapter (I think it's v1 or maybe v2...it's about 2 years old).
My airport express:
Set up for OPEN (for troubleshooting, no wireless security)
SSID: edwards
My powerbook g4 connects flawlessly to the airport, every time. I read a lot on these boards that WEP password issues get in the way. I went through all the iFelix page tutorials, to no avail!
My PC sees the network with 4 or 5 bars, but upon trying to connect it sits there with a "waiting for network" screen. This is frustrating because half a year ago, my pc never had any issues with any airport network of ours. It would connect without a fuss.
I'm baffled and none of the other threads (even the ones that seem to ask about this) have helped out.
I WILL say that one baffling behavior is that once, maybe every other blue moon (and by this I mean....INCREDIBLY rarely) it suddenly connects to the network. But if I restart, it is no longer connected. Or within a short amount of time it loses the connect.
I went to Staples and they suggested that I switch the PCI slot, in case it was screwed up. I did that, and it CONNECTED! For 2 minutes....and then never connected again...
My last resort is to assume that my adapter is fried somehow, and I just have to go out and buy a new one, but if anyone has any other guesses, it'd be appreciated.
Thanks!

Since your Powerbook connects flawlessly to the Airport Express, I too would assume you have a marginally defective wireless interface in your PC. See if you are allowed to buy a replacement wireless card, with the option to replace it if that fails to solve your problem.

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