Solved Where to download Packard Bell Ethernet driver

[Neil2305]

Hi,

I have had to do a new install of Windows 7 and the Ethernet Drivers are now missing.... so cannot connect to internet etc...
can anyone advise where I can download the correct ones for Windows 7 64 Bit for a Packard bell

also this is missing... pci simple communications controller

ps.. can drivers be saved to a DVD as well as a CD?

 

[maxie]

Hi ... What is the Model Number of your Computer ? ...

You may need the Chipset Driver also ...

 

[Neil2305]

Having installed a new version of Windows 7... which doesn't have ethernet drivers.... and cannot access internet...
my partner has now found the 3 recovery cds that were made on the initial first installation of Windows 7.... would these recovery cds now work with this different installation of Windows 7?

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Having installed a new version of Windows 7... which doesn't have ethernet drivers.... and cannot access internet...
my partner has now found the 3 recovery cds that were made on the initial first installation of Windows 7.... would these recovery cds now work with this different installation of Windows 7?

They should work assuming they are not faulty in some way. And of course a recovery is never a 100% guaranteed successful process.

But they would take you back to the condition as of when the PC was purchased, which may be inferior to your recently installed version.

I'd search the link below for the Ethernet driver for your model in hopes I could salvage your most recent install rather than rely on the recovery discs.

Support Download

 

[Neil2305]

IF using recovery cds how important is it to disconnect all external drives or what would happen if they were left connected during this recovery process?

 

[ignatzatsonic]

IF using recovery cds how important is it to disconnect all external drives or what would happen if they were left connected during this recovery process?

I've never used recovery CDs, but I can't think of a reason why you'd want to take a chance by leaving anything connected other than monitor, mouse, and keyboard. Why take a risk that it might matter? Why risk confusing Windows or yourself?

 

[Neil2305]

Okay thanks

trying to find suitable drivers... computer is
imedia s3800
INTEL r CORE
system info dell intel (R) core (TM) i3cpu 2.93ghz

 

[Neil2305]

getting there.., does the 'chipset' driver contain ethernet driver?

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Okay thanks

trying to find suitable drivers... computer is
imedia s3800
INTEL r CORE
system info dell intel (R) core (TM) i3cpu 2.93ghz

You said Packard Bell.

Now you say "imedia s3800" and "dell".

It's a little tough to say what you are actually dealing with considering that confusion.

Are we talking about 1, 2, or 3 different computers?

 

[Neil2305]

My apologies.. When Windows loads it says packard bell.. and computer says Packard Bell...

on the computer info it shows.. imedia s3800
INTEL r CORE
system info dell intel (R) core (TM) i3cpu 2.93ghz (so I think it is just the processor that is Dell)
Serial Number
PTU4602020004126D62700
iMedia (PT.U46-PV.U46)

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Dell does not make processors.

Intel makes processors.

Dell makes PCs. Packard Bell makes PCs.

The "imedia s3800" is a Packard Bell model.

I have no idea where "Dell" is coming from.

You say "on the computer info it shows". What are you reading from? A book? A manual? The computer monitor?

If you are going to attempt a recovery using those recovery disks you made, you don't need any drivers. They would be included on those disks and be installed as needed.

Or are you doing something else?

Confusion continues.

 

[Neil2305]

Let the confusion stop... not sure about the recovery disks so just looking for the ethernet driver...
Right-click on "Computer" and it says system manufacturer "Dell"
Computer from new and on the case has "Packard Bell"
basically would like the driver for the ethernet... (is that within the LAN? - I see that on Packard Bell website)

computer details are
system info intel (R) core (TM) i3cpu 2.93ghz
Serial Number PTU4602020004126D62700
iMedia (PT.U46-PV.U46)

 

[oscer1]

Can get all drivers here. Support Download
Just put your serial number in and list of drivers will come up

 

[Neil2305]

Thanks - would the Lan_Intel_11.2.19.0_W7x86W7x64_A include driver for 'Ethernet?

 

[oscer1]

Should be install chips driver first.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

It would appear you have a modified PC of some type.

I don't know of any possible connection between Packard Bell and Dell. They are competitors.

Presumably manufactured and originally sold as a Packard Bell "imedia s3800".

Then someone later modified it, possibly by replacing the original motherboard with a Dell motherboard.

Where exactly are you getting that serial number from? With what mouse clicks or from what writing on paper?

If you have a Dell motherboard, you are likely to need Dell drivers, including for Ethernet.

You may effectively have a Dell rather than a Packard Bell.

Tough to say without more detail.

Go to this website:

Piriform.com

Download their program called "Speccy". It's free and will tell you a lot of details about what you have.

Give us the details from Speccy or better yet post a screen shot of what it says to avoid further confusion. It will tell you about the motherboard and the rest of your hardware.

 

[Neil2305]

Maybe it was made under licence... computer was bought from new from PC world with no modifications ever done to it...

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Get and run Speccy as advised.

Otherwise we are just guessing.

 

[oscer1]

Maybe it was made under licence... computer was bought from new from PC world with no modifications ever done to it...

Get and run Speccy as advised.

Otherwise we are just guessing.

If drivers did not work follow the advice for the info.

 

[Neil2305]

Problem is without the ethernet there is no internet access for that computer... Catch 22....
I have downloaded drivers from Packard Bell... (which recognised the serial number)