Solved Reformat gone bad - please help

[Slartybart]

The Network and Sharing clip you posted is showing the Ethernet connection.

The tech proably changed the SSID in the wireless part of the router.... we'll get to that.

 

[Slartybart]

Still here, looking at some things

 

[arayfo1]

Okay. Installing 13 of 14 and awaiting your instructions.

The Network and Sharing clip you posted is showing the Ethernet connection.

The tech proably changed the SSID in the wireless part of the router.... we'll get to that.

 

[2xg]

A lot of things I've missed out.... hmm... wired connection is working, that's great news.

Anyway, lets keep our fingers crossed that after all Windows Updates are done that your Wi-Fi connection should also work.

Had a super busy day at work but very productive and will still continue working here at home. I'll keep an eye out on the Thread.

 

[arayfo1]

 

[Slartybart]

clcik on the restat now button

 

[Slartybart]

Let me know when the box is up and running again

WU has to finish certain updates with a restart

 

[gregrocker]

Reminder: Until he has Optional Updates he doesn't even have the drivers Win7 wants. These were to be the first things installed after the reinstall.

I''d at least check for Updates to see if what's queued.

 

[Slartybart]

Download the Realtk 8185 driver here

Since I've been putting this post together, download ONLY - do NOT install yet.
I need a little time to read recent posts

Choose the UI Package and Driver (Support XP/Vista/Win7)

 

[Slartybart]

Thanks Greg,

I'm focused on the connection issue at the moment.

Wired is done
Wireless is next - there' only a few more things to check/try before Felix the Cat closes his bag of Tricks. (Obscure reference to an old cartoon show)

But we will get to the WU, I promise.

Reminder: Until he has Optional Updates he doesn't even have the drivers Win7 wants. These were to be the first things installed after the reinstall.

I''d at least check for Updates to see if what's queued.

 

[Slartybart]

Ok, smoke break - putting up the do not disturb sign for my other 7Fcolleagues

Be back in 10 minutes

DO
NOT
DISTURB​

 

[2xg]

That's a 10-4! Enjoy your smoke break.

Ok, smoke break - putting up the do not disturb sign for my other 7Fcolleagues

Be back in 10 minutes

DO
NOT
DISTURB​

 

[arayfo1]

I'll do that now.

Download the Realtk 8185 driver here

Since I've been putting this post together, download ONLY - do NOT install yet.
I need a little time to read recent posts

Choose the UI Package and Driver (Support XP/Vista/Win7)

 

[arayfo1]

Win 7 optional updates

 

[arayfo1]

Downloaded Realtek driver (from site). I haven't installed driver. Awaiting instructions. . .

 

[2xg]

Excellent!

Reminder: Until he has Optional Updates he doesn't even have the drivers Win7 wants. These were to be the first things installed after the reinstall.

I''d at least check for Updates to see if what's queued.

 

[Slartybart]

Fair enough we'll use the WU driver for the Realtek Wireless device. That will make Greg a happy man.

Tick the Realtek driver on Windows Update.

Only the Realtek Semiconductor Corp....
You can finish the other optional updates later.

There might be some updates that are not optional that will get pulled down as well. That's fine

and go ahead - update windows

 

[arayfo1]

Updating Realtek driver from WU update only. . .

Fair enough we'll use the WU driver for the Realtek Wireless device. That will make Greg a happy man.

Tick the Realtek driver on Windows Update.

Only the Realtek Semiconductor Corp....
You can finish the other optional updates later.

There might be some updates that are not optional that will get pulled down as well. That's fine

and go ahead - update windows

 

[Slartybart]

While Winodws is updating, I want to look at the Wireless network configuration.

We know that the SSID was changed by the ISP tech.

 

[arayfo1]

Okay, I was just prompted to choose my home network and the internet icon in the system tray changed from a computer screen to a five bar icon. I assume that means the wireless adapter is receiving a signal. Should I unplug ethernet and restart pc to check it?