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network connection issues after formatting c:\ and installing windows10

Anonymous
2021-04-01T13:10:13+00:00

Hello

A few days ago when i tried to turn on my PC (Win7-64bit), it would get stuck at "starting windows". I tried fixing it using windows installation disk's repair feature, but it didn't work. 

So I decided to re-install windows instead. I started by formatting the partition where my old windows was installed (drive c:) and then installing windows 10 in that partition. It worked fine. 

But when I logged in, I did not see any options whatsoever regarding network connections (no Ethernet or local area network settings, no available networks to join). I used to have no problem with connecting to the internet via Ethernet cable using a modem before. 

So I checked the drivers in device manager. I couldn't find many network adapter devices there (not sure if all the adapters needed for internet connection were there). 

The exact same issues persisted when i tried uninstalling windows 10 and installing windows 8.1 and then windows 7(the OS that had originally been installed on the PC with no such issues). 

I tried looking for a solution online but found nothing. Any ideas on how to fix this?

Thanks in advance

EDIT: display and sound problems are fixed now. Realized it wasnt about the drivers. But the network issue persists.

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-04-01T13:47:32+00:00

    Hi!

    My name is Federico. I'm an Independent Advisor, I'll be glad to help you today.

    I am very sorry about your problem. This kind of issue is provoked because you need to install the latest drivers in regards to using properly your PC. Having said that, could you inform me what make and model your pc is, please?

    I hope this helps solve your inquiry. Do not hesitate to get back to us if you need further assistance. I am more than happy to help

    Best regards,

    Federico

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-04-01T23:47:04+00:00

    Hi federico

    Well i think i have updated the drivers (except for the network adapter which im not sure about). I used a software called “driver pack solution” 15 which had most drivers available offline. But apparently didnt have the network adapter drivers.

    In device manager under “network adapters” i see 8 entries which are the various types of “WAN Miniport”. 

    My pc specs:

    Processor: intel celeron g1820 2.7 GHz

    RAM: 4 gb

    If i could fix the internet connectivity issue the rest would be easier

    I do not recommend that you use any Registry Cleaners, Optimizers, Driver Updaters, Tune -Up utilities, etc.

    They may do more harm to your operating system than any good that they claim to be able to do.

    __________________________________________________

    After that reinstall > Go to your laptop/computer manufacturer's website and find and reinstall the Windows Drivers for your Laptop/computer Model Number for your operating system.

    Use the computer you are on to get here to download/save the Network Adaptors/Wi-fi Drivers for it first > copy them to flash drive > transfer and install them on the Laptop.

    Then you can use the Laptop/computer to get the rest of the drivers from there.

    Driver Downloads:

    Acer:

    http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/drivers

    Advent:

    http://www.adventcomputers.co.uk/product-downloads

    Alienware:

    http://support.alienware.com/Support_Pages/Restricted_Pages/driver_downloads.aspx

    Asus:

    http://www.asus.com/support

    Dell:

    http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/ProductSelector

    eMachines:

    http://www.emachines.com/ec/en/US/content/drivers

    Fujitsu:

    http://www.fujitsu.com/us/support/

    Gateway:

    http://us.gateway.com/gw/en/US/content/drivers-downloads

    HP:

    http://www8.hp.com/us/en/drivers.html

    Lenovo:

    http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/default.page#

    LG:

    http://www.lg.com/us/support/software-manuals

    Samsung:

    http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads

    Sony Vaio:

    http://esupport.sony.com/perl/select-system.pl?DIRECTOR=DRIVER

    Toshiba:

    http://support.toshiba.com/drivers

    Cheers.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-04-01T16:25:25+00:00

    it's a desktop

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-04-01T14:56:06+00:00

    is this a laptop or a desktop pc?

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-04-01T14:54:34+00:00

    Hi federico

    Well i think i have updated the drivers (except for the network adapter which im not sure about). I used a software called “driver pack solution” 15 which had most drivers available offline. But apparently didnt have the network adapter drivers. 

    In device manager under “network adapters” i see 8 entries which are the various types of “WAN Miniport”. 

    My pc specs:

    Processor: intel celeron g1820 2.7 GHz

    RAM: 4 gb

    If i could fix the internet connectivity issue the rest would be easier

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