Network Adapter Problem - Pls Help

fattyman SG

Hi,

Since the day when I first DIY a set computer, my onboard network adapter has been giving me connection problem throughout.

Everytime when I turn on my computer, most of the time I encountered the internet connection problem, meaning the computer icon on the tray showed no connection with an exclamation mark.

So I've to go to the "Open Network & Sharing Centre", click on the "Change Adapter Settings" and look for the "Local Area Connection" icon, right-click on it and disable it, then re-enable it several times again, only then I can get the internet connection.

I read & found out that "Realtek" network driver always have conflict with Window 7, so my question is how can I install Window Vista network driver instead of using the on board default driver from Win 7 ?

Initially I didn't do enuff searching and I thought my onboard network was giving me the problem so I purchased another network card but unfortunately ended up with another "Realtek" card see how silly I'm

Currently I'm running on Window 7 64-bit, pls advise, thanks.

Call4ljw SG

Where did you read that from? My desktop and laptop both running windows 7 have no problems with the realtek network adapter / driver.

Call4ljw SG

fattyman SG

I read from somewhere, do you have the solution ?

I just disabled & re-enabled the network connection again before I can reply your posting.

lce SG

just roll back the driver

Call4ljw SG

Could be a corrupted driver because problems like this are usually not hardware related.

alize SG

Often it is the adapter's utility and Windows control panel grabbing control from each other. Either cannot connect or drop connection after awhile.

The problem is that Windows 7 does not have a check box for "let Windows manage my adapter"

Don't install the utility, try and get the inf/cab driver files instead of installing from setup. They might be next to the setup file, or might have to find.

Device Manager > Update Driver > choose files manually from folder

fattyman SG

Could be a corrupted driver because problems like this are usually not hardware related.

ok, you just reminded me that the driver could be corrupted, possible also, I just revert back to using the onboard adapter and so far so good until now. Have to wait for a few more days to see whether it works normally.

BTW is it possible to install Window Vista network driver, if yes then how to install it, pls advise, tks.

fattyman SG

just roll back the driver

just revert back using the onboard adapter, so far so good, tks.

fattyman SG

Often it is the adapter's utility and Windows control panel grabbing control from each other. Either cannot connect or drop connection after awhile.

The problem is that Windows 7 does not have a check box for "let Windows manage my adapter"

Don't install the utility, try and get the inf/cab driver files instead of installing from setup. They might be next to the setup file, or might have to find.

Device Manager > Update Driver > choose files manually from folder

Hi alize,

tks for the reply, i'm not that tech savvy especially when it comes to finding file/driver in a folder, perhaps you can help me by explaining the steps to remove/change the file.

BTW is it possible to install Vista network driver instead of using the Window 7 network driver ?

If yes, can you guide me.

tks a lot.

alize SG

Okay, normally when you get the drivers on CD or zip file, there' s a setup.exe file plus a bunch of .inf or .cab files, sometimes in a separate folder.

If you install using setup.exe, the adapter's own wireless utility will be installed. And it will fight with Windows' own utility over control of the adapter until cannot connect.

If you install via Device Manager > Update Driver > Choose files manually from folder, the drivers will be installed only, the wireless utility will not be installed.

Open Device Manager by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Device Manager.‌ If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Yes, Vista or XP drivers in Windows 7 is ok as long as your computer and the drivers are both 32 or 64 bit.

Call4ljw SG

BTW is it possible to install Window Vista network driver, if yes then how to install it, pls advise, tks.

Just google realtek network adaptor windows vista.

Call4ljw SG

To avoid that, probably can update from Windows Update or go directly to the realtek website download.

Fowayne SG

Why not try downloading the network driver from your motherboard's manufacturer website since u had DIY your own computer?

It will be easier to find the proper network driver for win 7 64bit as long u know the motherboard model. Sometimes, searching drivers from web search results may give malicious stuff so I don't recommend it unless u know how to determine good or bad links.

fattyman SG

Why not try downloading the network driver from your motherboard's manufacturer website since u had DIY your own computer?

Yes i did an update on my motherboard but to no avail.

fattyman SG

hi alize,

Thanks for the detailed explanation.

Under the Device Manager, I double click on the device name then click on the Driver Tab and Update the Driver, it prompt me to browse my computer for driver software.

Now i'm stucked here, i have no idea where are all my drivers stored, can tell me which folders to search for and what to search for.

Thanks & appreciate that.

lce SG

if its workin, just leave it

alize SG

hi alize,

Thanks for the detailed explanation.

Under the Device Manager, I double click on the device name then click on the Driver Tab and Update the Driver, it prompt me to browse my computer for driver software.

Now i'm stucked here, i have no idea where are all my drivers stored, can tell me which folders to search for and what to search for.

Thanks & appreciate that.

I cant tell you- because i've no idea where you saved it! At least now you know the steps. Now just follow the steps, and browse around the drivers CD or the drivers you downloaded. Keep browsing until you get it, any strange files just try.

Dont worry, if you browse to the wrong files, it will not install anything or make your computer crazy.