ethernet port dead after full windows 7 install


  1. funcrew
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    ethernet port dead after full windows 7 install


    On a Dell desktop with pre-installed W7, due to a bad HD, I bought and installed a full retail version of W7. Now the ethernet port is dead. Any advice on how to introduce the operating system and the ethernet port?

    Many thanks - Tim
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  3. zigzag3143
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    Have you gone to support.dell.com and downloaded the most recent lan driver?
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  4. Katanyavich
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    Yes, that's where I'd start.....
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  6. shmO
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    They are right, I had just ran a fresh install of windows on my laptop last night the ethernet port didnt work so I just downloaded the drivers to a USB thumb drive and installed them didnt have any issues from there. Hope it helps? If not let us know?
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  7. funcrew
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    Good information - thanks for the replies. I'm getting an error though when downloading the files:

    Dell Driver Download Manager: Server unavailable, please try again later.

    Any ideas?
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  8. kegobeer
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    Don't use the download manager - just download each file separately.
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  10. funcrew
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    Beautiful, the port works now. Nice to not have to use wireless two feet away.

    Many thanks to all for your guidance!
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  11. DocBrown
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    You might want to run Windows Update several times to make sure it gets all the latest updates :)
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  12. shmO
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    DocBrown said:
    You might want to run Windows Update several times to make sure it gets all the latest updates :)

    ^^^ Make sure you update windows like he had mentioned. I had to install 90 updates after a fresh install of windows on my laptop. Glad everything worked out for you mate. Thanks for the update.
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