Need Network/Ethernet Adapters for Windows 7 Pro 64-bit

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  1. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
       #1

    Need Network/Ethernet Adapters for Windows 7 Pro 64-bit


    Hallo!

    I am re-building an "incomplete" installation of Windows 7 Pro 64-bit before upgrading to Windows 10.

    But it looks like I need some Adapters to complete the re-build; to solve the deficiencies expressed in the attached files.

    Are the Adapters Software, Firmware, or Hardware?

    Where might I obtain the Adapters - hoping they are still available?

    And how would I install them?

    The computer is a HP Compaq Desktop PC. See attached file for model number, etc.

    Following are the details, before beginning the re-build, from Piriform's Speccy:

    Summary
    Operating System
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
    CPU
    AMD E-450
    Zacate 40nm Technology
    RAM
    8.00GB DDR3 @ 672MHz (9-9-9-25)
    Motherboard
    Foxconn 2ACA (CPU 1) 66 °C
    Graphics
    LG FULL HD (1920x1080@60Hz)
    384MB ATI AMD Radeon HD 6320 Graphics (HP) 66 °C
    Storage
    465GB SAMSUNG HD502HJ SATA Disk Device (SATA ) 37 °C
    Optical Drives
    hp DVD RW AD-7251H5 SATA CdRom Device
    Audio
    Realtek High Definition Audio
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  2. Posts : 1,670
    win 10
       #2

    hi can all drivers from here Compaq CQ1150AN Desktop PC Software and Driver Downloads | HP(R) Customer Support

    if your going to go to win 10 I would just save all your personal files to an external drive and install win 10 not doing an upgrade but fresh install.
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  3. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #3

    My thanks to oscer1

    I've used Macrium Reflect to make dual backups every which-way - File and Folder, Image, Clone, and also with the Windows 7 Backup and Restore function with system image so I feel pretty confident of not finding myself beyond the point of return in anything I do forthwith

    With "fresh install" should I first do a full format of C: ?

    Although I guess I'd first need to change the boot sequence so I was operating, say, from a bootable disk.

    And I'd probably, but not necessarily, use DISKPART.

    Eric
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  4. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #4

    is it "All Drivers" I need to click on? See attached file.
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  5. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Clicking on "All Drivers" just collapsed the list below

    Looks like I need something from ... but see the attached file.
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  6. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #6

    But do I need the Adapters before the Drivers?

    I came across a screenshot of Network Connections taken before beginning the re-build. It mentions Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller.

    So I went to their website and downloaded - but not yet installed or used - a couple of programs that had useful potential. See the items within red rectangles in the attached file.
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  7. Posts : 6,021
    Win 7 HP SP1 64-bit Vista HB SP2 32-bit Linux Mint 18.3
       #7

    Hi BottomLiner,

    Did you make any hardware/software changes before this issue occurred?

    You could try the following . . .

    [1] Open a command prompt.
    [2] Type => netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt =>Enter [resets the TCP/IP network protocol].
    [3] Type => ipconfig /renew => Enter.

    @samuria is good at network related issues like this!

    I hope this helps!
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  8. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Paul Black said:
    Hi BottomLiner,

    Did you make any hardware/software changes before this issue occurred?
    No changes made by me, but changes were occurring. Error messages I didn't understand nor remedy.

    Perhaps my computer was labouring under 124 installed programs; I think I've been a compulsive installer

    But I suspect the real problem goes back to when I obtained the HP Compaq PC.

    The vendor was a family friend with a well-established computer service business; I think he was being financially benevolent when he supplied the machine with what appeared to be Windows 7 Pro 64-bit.

    But, as a veterinarian might say, it was "incomplete". No installation disk, no product key. And no TRUSTED INSTALLER among the owners.

    I actually think it was Windows 10 somehow masquerading as Windows 7.

    And things got progressively worse; the most frustrating being "the parameter is incorrect". See attached screenshot.

    So with the end of support for Windows 7 looming I decided to see if I could upgrade from a "complete" Windows 7.

    I bought an In-a-box, with a product key, on a disk, Windows 7 Pro 64-bit and after making dual backups of everything via Macrium Reflect I set about the re-build.

    But things came to a halt with what appeared to be missing Network/Ethernet Adaptors.

    Every think I tried from then on foundered on lack of Adaptors.

    So here I am, cap in hand so-to-speak

    Eric
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  9. Posts : 6,021
    Win 7 HP SP1 64-bit Vista HB SP2 32-bit Linux Mint 18.3
       #9

    Hi BottomLiner,

    BottomLiner said:
    But I suspect the real problem goes back to when I obtained the HP Compaq PC.

    The vendor was a family friend with a well-established computer service business; I think he was being financially benevolent when he supplied the machine with what appeared to be Windows 7 Pro 64-bit.

    But, as a veterinarian might say, it was "incomplete". No installation disk, no product key. And no TRUSTED INSTALLER among the owners.

    I actually think it was Windows 10 somehow masquerading as Windows 7.
    OK, there are a couple of things that we can try!

    Let's try this first . . .

    MGADiag - Check If Your Version Of Windows Is Genuine

    The MGADiag Tool provides detailed information about the Microsoft Genuine Advantage components and settings on your system. The MGADiag.exe can be used to analyze and troubleshoot a non-genuine notification issue you may be experiencing.

    Download the MGADiag Tool [direct download] => MGADiag Tool. Run the MGADiag.exe and click Continue. It will immediately tell you if your version of Win 7 is Genuine or not.

    The MGADiag Tool however, does not automatically create a log file. What you can do though, is either . . .

    [1] Click the COPY button and PASTE the results into your post [preferable].
    [2] Click the COPY button and PASTE the results into notepad and SAVE it. Then upload the file.

    I hope this helps!
    Last edited by Paul Black; 01 Oct 2019 at 05:30.
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  10. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Thank you Paul!

    Would the 'log' be recorded under EVENTVWR?

    I've used EVENTVWR when running chkdsk C: /f /r at bootup. A bit tedious, considering that EVENTVWR is a total mess, but the log can be located

    Again - Thank you!

    Eric
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