Downgraded from Win8 to Win7, need LAN driver  

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  1. Posts : 82
    Windows 7 Ultimate x84
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    Downgraded from Win8 to Win7, need LAN driver


    I bought a Acer Aspire e1-572 laptop which came with Windows 8 x64 preinstalled. It does not have a built-in CD/DVD drive, so obviously it didn't come with any software included either.

    Since I couldn't get used to Windows 8, I decided to make a clean install of Windows 7 x64 Ultimate. This worked just fine via USB.

    After the clean install I obviously need a LAN driver. I tried downloading the x64 driver here:
    https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Det...&DwnldID=18795

    Unfortunately it did not work, so I am still unable to see any internet connections ..

    I need some help finding the correct driver for Windows 7 x64, all I can find is for Windows 8.

    Thanks in advance.
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  2. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #2

    Hi there .. Did the Windows 8 Driver not work ... Try the Link below ...

    Ethernet NIC NetLink Driver Downloads | Broadcom
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  3. Posts : 82
    Windows 7 Ultimate x84
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Where do I extract the 3 files to? There is no .exe file included.
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  4. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #4

    Is it an INF file if so right click run as Admin
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  5. Posts : 82
    Windows 7 Ultimate x84
    Thread Starter
       #5

    It just opens up in notepad for me. What should I do?
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  6. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #6

    Just a sec please i will check
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  7. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #7

    Hi there .. Sorry for the delay right click you should see Install
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  8. Posts : 82
    Windows 7 Ultimate x84
    Thread Starter
       #8

    "the inf file you selected does not support this method of installation"
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  9. Posts : 82
    Windows 7 Ultimate x84
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Wait a second, I think I can google this on my own.
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  10. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #10

    Okay give me a few secs i will look for another one
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