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  1. Posts : 6,458
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       #11

    So you know where to look for the optional updates right - that's where WU offers drivers
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  2. Posts : 6,458
    x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
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  3. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
       #13

    Windows 7 is pretty good in finding drivers.

    I would install Seven, run Windows Update including all optional updates as many times as needed for Windows to tell there's nothing more to update, then check the device manager to see if I'd need to go hunting.

    Kari
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    x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
       #14

    Kari said:
    Windows 7 is pretty good in finding drivers.

    I would install Seven, run Windows Update including all optional updates as many times as needed for Windows to tell there's nothing more to update, then check the device manager to see if I'd need to go hunting.

    Kari
    Win7 is installed, Windows is Updating, Drivers from WU, then hunt.

    The plan is already in motion.
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  5. Posts : 16
    Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
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       #15

    Hi again, So I have managed to find some of the drivers and they work. I found the Realtek Ethernet Driver but I get an error every time I install which says "findfile failed". I also could not find the USB Controller.
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       #16

    Hi synysterlulz

    PM me the belarc advisor report (you'll need to zip it first) - don't post it, your lic key is there.
    or copy the belarc information about the two devices and post it (you can copy and paste)

    What devices did you have to hunt down and where did you get them? (besides the NIC and USB)

    Bill
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  7. Posts : 16
    Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
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       #17

    Okay I will get it ready right now and PM it to you. Windows and everything is already fully updated.
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  8. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #18

    Steps 1, 2, 3 A (& screenshot below step 6)of this tutorial may help Device Installation Settings

    Jerry
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  9. Posts : 6,458
    x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
       #19

    Thanks Jerry!

    synysterlulz: read what Bongo posted, it might make this really easy.
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  10. Posts : 16
    Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
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       #20

    I just changed the device install settings going to try and install them now.
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