Solved Downgraded from Win8 to Win7, need LAN driver

[Tonsgaard]

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/Detail_Desc.aspx?lang=eng&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.

 

[maxie]

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

Ethernet NIC NetLink Driver Downloads | Broadcom

 

[Tonsgaard]

Where do I extract the 3 files to? There is no .exe file included.

 

[maxie]

Is it an INF file if so right click run as Admin

 

[Tonsgaard]

It just opens up in notepad for me. What should I do?

 

[maxie]

Just a sec please i will check

 

[maxie]

Hi there .. Sorry for the delay right click you should see Install

 

[Tonsgaard]

"the inf file you selected does not support this method of installation"

 

[Tonsgaard]

Wait a second, I think I can google this on my own.

 

[maxie]

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

 

[maxie]

Any luck your end .. I am trying to find an Acer Model Equivalent to yours with Windows 7...

 

[maxie]

Try the one in the Link below ...


Acer | Download

 

[Tonsgaard]

Try the one in the Link below ...


Acer | Download

Trying

 

[maxie]

Try the Driver for the E1 571 ....

 

[Tonsgaard]

The one you linked worked, there was an installer included I didn't see at first. Thank you so much.

 

[maxie]

Most welcome glad you got it sorted