Network driver?

[Lukemaxpro]

I tried to partition my mac laptop (via bootstrap) so I could run windows on it, but now when it boots up and I try to connect to the internet, it gives me an error saying the network driver/adapter isn't there. What does that mean cause I can connect to the wi-fi fine on my mac.

Thanks...

 

[maxie]

Hi Welcome to Seven Forums .. It means you have no cable Earthnet connection .. Reinstall the Driver that should sort it

 

[Lukemaxpro]

thanks for the welcome maxie, Dont really know which driver to install (but the wi-fi connects fine when I use the Mac side) What driver do I need to install (I just installed the Windows OS with a startup disk). Should I use the 2nd downoad link on,
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=18713
ok?

 

[maxie]

Hi there .. If you Post your System Specs i will be able to help you better with the Driver .. The Link below will help you achieve this ..

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html#post1530002

 

[Lukemaxpro]

Thanks,

I think I messed up something. I tried to partition my MAC laptop to run Windows on it.

I tried to run that system spec thing on it, this is the error (attachment)

I'm wondering if I messed up and should just go to the apple store and have them do it? What do you think?

 

[maxie]

Hi there .. I understand the Message you are getting from Windows for the Net Framework do not worry about that .. You should have a Drivers Disc that came with your Computer .. If so that should resolve your net issue ..

 

[Lukemaxpro]

I didn''t buy a new computer, Im trying to install windows 7 on my mac computer. So I created a windows startup disk using ? How to Create a Bootable Windows OS Installation Disc ? - YouTube as a guide
then I used that disk to install Windows 7 on the partition.
Thats what I tried to do but I think I messed things up a bit, Do you think I should just get
Amazon.com: Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (OEM) System Builder DVD 1 Pack: Software
Any use that?

 

[derekimo]

The reason that tool failed is because you haven't been able to update windows because you have no internet, catch 22 sort of thing.

You need to look in Device manager and find your network adapter, it will probably have :warn: next to it.

Then just follow this tutorial,

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/73420-hardware-identification.html

To get the hardware ID for us and we can help you find the driver.

 

[AddRAM]

Wow, your putting windows on a Mac, but you don`t know how to get a network driver ? :shock:

Why are you running windows on a Mac ?

 

[maxie]

Read the Link below it explains every thing even how to get Drivers ..


Boot Camp: Installing Windows 7 Frequently Asked Questions

 

[Lukemaxpro]

thanks.
I got a mac laptop like 2 years ago. I dont like dealing with the mac OS and like windows instead. Plus, dont macs make great windows machines?