How To Find What Ethernet Controller Driver I Need

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Users running Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows users can determine the network card currently installed in their computer by following the steps below.

Windows 8 and 10 users

  1. In Windows 8, start typing system info while on the Start screen and select the System Information option in the search results.
    In Windows 10, type system info in the search bar on the taskbar and select the System Information option in the search results.
  2. In the System Informationwindow, click the + symbol next to Components in the left navigation area.
  3. Click the + next to Network and highlight Adapter. In the right side of the window, you should see complete information about the network card.
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Windows 7 and earlier users

How do I know what ethernet driver I need? This is a discussion on How do I know what ethernet driver I need? Within the Driver Support forums, part of the Tech Support Forum category. Hi, I just formatted the drive on my Dell 4600 and reinstalled XP. I now have no Ethernet driver installed. Jul 01, 2012  Ok its not telling me the name of the adapter, theres was a warning icon or question mark beside the word ethernet controller. Its saying this after i click on properties under ethernet controller,,, Device Type: other devices. Manufacturer: unknown. If you reinstalled your operating system, installed a new Ethernet controller or need to troubleshoot an existing Ethernet controller, you must download and install the proper drivers from the. Follow the steps to identify your Ethernet controller and determine the latest adapter available. Identify Your Wired Intel® Ethernet Adapter and Driver Version.

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  1. Click Start and then click the Programs or All Programsoption.
  2. Click the Accessories and then the System Tools folder.
  3. In the System Tools folder, click the System Information program.
  4. In the System Information window, click the + symbol next to Components in the left navigation area.
  5. Click the + next to Network and highlight Adapter. In the right side of the window, you should see complete information about the network card.

Most of the time, ethernet drivers are automatically installed, but if not, desktop restore disk should contain them. If you have an intel CPU, then you can probably install the Chipset Drivers from intel to resolve the issue. If all else fails, install somthing like speccy, and check your nic's make and model, so you can find them online. Finding your Ethernet Controller’s Driver Step. Open a Web browser. Search for the website of your ethernet controller's manufacturer. Navigate to the download page of the website. Click 'Download' and save the installer to your computer. If the driver you need is not available from the. Nov 13, 2006  Ethernet Controller - Do I need to install drivers? Now I'm wondering do I need to install drivers for this controller if I'm not on a network? Under 'Use this device' 'Enabled' is selected.

Note

Microsoft may install a different, but compatible driver for some network cards. As a result, the network card listed may not actually be the exact manufacturer or model that is installed on your computer.

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Other methods of determining the network card type

  1. Another method of determining the network card in the computer is by physically looking at the network card. Many times the network card will list the manufacturer and part number on the actual card.
  2. If you cannot locate a manufacturer or model number of the network card, but can locate an FCC identification number, it is recommended that you perform an FCC search using that number. For additional information about FCC numbers, see our FCC definition page.

Product listing or specifications

Ethernet Controller Driver Windows 10

If you are trying to list all the specific information about your computer network card, specifying the manufacturer, type, model, and speed of the network card is sufficient. Below is an example of how this may look.

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PCI 3COM 3C905B 10/100 Ethernet

Drivers or installation

  • Computer network drivers.
  • How to install a computer network card.

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Replacement or repair

If you are trying to determine the network card because it needs replaced or repaired, it is recommended that the network card be replaced with another network card. If you are replacing an old 10 MB network card, it is recommended it be replaced with a 10/100 network card.

  • Computer network card and equipment buying tips.

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