How To Reinstall Ethernet Adapter
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Unfortunately I cannot set up my brand new Linksys router while it's plugged into a brand new Ethernet cable. Even the cable guy gave up today when he couldn't find the LAN icon. So far I have uninstalled and reinstalled the network drivers from Dell, rebooted. I also followed the steps on this page: Wireless is working just fine, however I really need to have access to my router so I can secure my connection - I live in an apartment complex and I'm sure everyone is enjoying the free wifi!
I've misplaced my XP CD, so hopefully the solution will not include me having to use it. I cannot seem to figure this out on my own while searching around the net. Any advice would be appreciated! Edited by amethyst, 15 September 2010 - 07:33 PM. Since you tried the suggestions in the article you linked to, the device has to be listed in Device Manager.
To check the version number of the driver, right-click on the wireless driver entry in Device Manager > Network adapters, click Properties, click Driver tab. Step 3: Visit wireless adapter’s official website or your PC manufacturer’s website, and download the right Wi-Fi driver. Reboot the machine. Next, disable the wired and wireless network adapters in the BIOS. Open the access door on the bottom and physically remove the wireless card if you can't disable it in the BIOS. Open Device Manager, View, Show Hidden Devices. At this point, uninstall all of the Devices under Network adapters.
Try this: Method 1: Let Windows automatically detect and install network adapters Windows can automatically detect and install the correct network adapters for you. It will also correct any corrupted registry entries on the network adapter. To direct Windows to automatically detect and install network adapters for you, follow these steps: Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. To see a list of installed network adapters, expand Network adapter(s). Click to locate the network adapter, and then click Uninstall.
Nov 6, 2015 - Windows - Uninstalling/reinstalling a network adapter in device manager. Type 'Device Manager' into the search field to open the device manager console. Expand the 'Network Adapters' field. Click 'Ok' when prompted to uninstall the device. Once the adapter has been uninstalled click on the 'Scan for hardware changes'. Reinstall your ethernet driver If none of the above solutions helped to fix the problem, Still No internet access on your computer, There is change your Ethernet driver causing the issue. Let’s Reinstall the network adapter driver.
Restart the computer, and then let the system automatically detect and install the network adapter drivers. Check to see whether your networking icons appear.
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If this method worked for you, you are finished with this article. If this method did not work for you, try Method 2. Edit to add: The article I linked to contains some of the same information that is in the one you posted. Edited by Queen-Evie, 15 September 2010 - 08:48 PM. You can try this let me know how it goes ok Right Click on My Computer Go To Properties Go to Hardware Click on Device Manage. See if there's anything under network Adapters. You want to see a network card of some sort (Dlink, SMC, Realtek, VIA.