network adapter missing on device manager

[mie333]

i have use windoqw 7 bout 3 month, and now my desktop got a problem..i cant see my network adapter on my devicxe manager,so now i cant access internet.i already install the right driver for my network adAPter,but still my window 7 say that i not install my network adapter driver when i go to network troubleshoot..then i format my desktop n still my desktop cant find my network adaptewr on device manager..why?3 month ago i install my window 7 in that desktop,i quickly can access internet without i need to install any network adapter driver..mayb because window 7 already provide the default network driver on its setup ..but why when i format my pc n install again my window 7,i still got this prob?can anyone help me to solve this prob?

 

[aem]

What driver have you attempted to install? Try this one.

 

[mie333]

What driver have you attempted to install? Try this one.

already install it but still i can access my internet n still my network adapter realtex not showing up in dvice manager

 

[aem]

Can you do an ipconfig /all and provide details of it?

 

[mie333]

Can you do an ipconfig /all and provide details of it?

this is the detail of ipconfig

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\MiE^NeIL>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MiE_NeIL-PC
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Tunnel adapter Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

C:\Users\MiE^NeIL>

 

[chev65]

i have use windoqw 7 bout 3 month, and now my desktop got a problem..i cant see my network adapter on my devicxe manager,so now i cant access internet.i already install the right driver for my network adAPter,but still my window 7 say that i not install my network adapter driver when i go to network troubleshoot..then i format my desktop n still my desktop cant find my network adaptewr on device manager..why?3 month ago i install my window 7 in that desktop,i quickly can access internet without i need to install any network adapter driver..mayb because window 7 already provide the default network driver on its setup ..but why when i format my pc n install again my window 7,i still got this prob?can anyone help me to solve this prob?

To fix this type of problem what usually works is to shut down the PC, unplug the power supply and then bleed off the extra juice by pushing the power on button. Wait one minute then plug back in and power it back up. Windows should see the adaptor now.

 

[aem]

Can you do an ipconfig /all and provide details of it?

this is the detail of ipconfig

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\MiE^NeIL>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MiE_NeIL-PC
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Tunnel adapter Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

C:\Users\MiE^NeIL>

Definately hasn't been detected. Lets not discount it could be DEAD. Do a reset like chev said, then try and see if you can get the latest driver from the manufacturer site and install it.

 

[mie333]

already solved this problem...just go to my network card n tighten it on it socket..then my network adapter is show up on my desktop...thnks everyone

 

[planetsuze]

i have use windoqw 7 bout 3 month, and now my desktop got a problem..i cant see my network adapter on my devicxe manager,so now i cant access internet.i already install the right driver for my network adAPter,but still my window 7 say that i not install my network adapter driver when i go to network troubleshoot..then i format my desktop n still my desktop cant find my network adaptewr on device manager..why?3 month ago i install my window 7 in that desktop,i quickly can access internet without i need to install any network adapter driver..mayb because window 7 already provide the default network driver on its setup ..but why when i format my pc n install again my window 7,i still got this prob?can anyone help me to solve this prob?

To fix this type of problem what usually works is to shut down the PC, unplug the power supply and then bleed off the extra juice by pushing the power on button. Wait one minute then plug back in and power it back up. Windows should see the adaptor now.

I know this is a super old post, but I wanted to thank chev65 for this - my <censored> PC did exactly this - the network adapter completely disappeared for no apparent reason from Device Manager in Win 7 and I was ready to drag the PC down the block... I have been out of town since Sunday and wasn't sure exactly when this had happened. I had already tried rebooting and system restore and removing a MS update that might be suspect and no joy. I found this post in a desperate Google search. I did as chev 65 said - shut it off completely, bled off power and waited, then started it up again. All fixed! <happy dance> I don't see a scale on the post to give rep points, or I certainly would. Thank you so much!!!

 

[chev65]

i have use windoqw 7 bout 3 month, and now my desktop got a problem..i cant see my network adapter on my devicxe manager,so now i cant access internet.i already install the right driver for my network adAPter,but still my window 7 say that i not install my network adapter driver when i go to network troubleshoot..then i format my desktop n still my desktop cant find my network adaptewr on device manager..why?3 month ago i install my window 7 in that desktop,i quickly can access internet without i need to install any network adapter driver..mayb because window 7 already provide the default network driver on its setup ..but why when i format my pc n install again my window 7,i still got this prob?can anyone help me to solve this prob?

To fix this type of problem what usually works is to shut down the PC, unplug the power supply and then bleed off the extra juice by pushing the power on button. Wait one minute then plug back in and power it back up. Windows should see the adaptor now.

I know this is a super old post, but I wanted to thank chev65 for this - my <censored> PC did exactly this - the network adapter completely disappeared for no apparent reason from Device Manager in Win 7 and I was ready to drag the PC down the block... I have been out of town since Sunday and wasn't sure exactly when this had happened. I had already tried rebooting and system restore and removing a MS update that might be suspect and no joy. I found this post in a desperate Google search. I did as chev 65 said - shut it off completely, bled off power and waited, then started it up again. All fixed! <happy dance> I don't see a scale on the post to give rep points, or I certainly would. Thank you so much!!!

That's good Planetsuze, I'm glad this old thread is still helping people solve these types of problems.

Sometimes you have to clear the cmos to fix these sorts of things, other times just manually reinstalling the device works, shutting down unplugging and bleeding off power can fix all sorts of strange problems so figured it was worth a shot.

The scale is gone because this thread is outdated but thanks for the nice comment.

 

[Lasater]

Just registered with the forum to thank chev65. I had this same issue, and it cleared it right up.

Soz about the zombie thread.

 

[chev65]

Just registered with the forum to thank chev65. I had this same issue, and it cleared it right up.

Soz about the zombie thread.

That's good Lasater, thanks for reporting back in.

With over 30 thousand hits I'd say this thread has helped many more than we realize.

 

[Useless User]

Power down. Power up. Problem solved. Good advice!

 

[ry0101]

Hi guys, I'm also having the same issue with the laptop i'm using. By the way It's Sony Vaio Y series (VPCYB35AG) running Windows 7 32-bit Starter Edition. At first for few minutes(like 2-3mins) i'm able to see the Wireless connection adapter and I can connect to wireless connection. And also in the Network and Connections window, I can see the Manage Wireless Connection button. After a few minutes it would just disappear and I could not connect to wireless connection anymore. I also checked on the device manager and i cannot find the Atheros adapter. It's also noticeable that the Wireless light won't lit up given that the wireless switch in the laptop is ON. I already re-installed the Original wireless lan driver, but still it won't appear in the device manager.

I really appreciate your help on this.

 

[reiners]

Just registered with the forum to thank chev65. I had this same issue, and it cleared it right up.

Soz about the zombie thread.

same for me: thank you it really worked, although it sounds weird

 

[noll15]

Just registered today after spending two days trying to get my wifi back, stumbled across thread and chez65, you are a pure genius. Thank you.