Windows 10: Can't update my ethernet adapter driver thefore I cannot use an ethernet cable

Discus and support Can't update my ethernet adapter driver thefore I cannot use an ethernet cable in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Couldn't find driver updater the solved the problem. Also I can't download one directly off the internet because it says that tere isn't any intel(R)... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Bambanuget, Feb 2, 2021.

  1. Can't update my ethernet adapter driver thefore I cannot use an ethernet cable


    Couldn't find driver updater the solved the problem. Also I can't download one directly off the internet because it says that tere isn't any intel(R) adapters. Plus if i try to updte manually through the device managment I can't because it says "one of the installers for this device cannot perform the installation at this time".

    anyone know what to do?

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    /u/Bambanuget, Feb 2, 2021
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  2. kecidek Win User

    Issues with integrated Ethernet and PCI-E Ethernet adapters


    Hello,

    Recently my on-board Ethernet port stopped working. At first I noticed that I no longer had the Wired Connection in the bottom right of my taskbar, instead replaced by the Wi-Fi symbol. I checked to make sure that my ethernet cable was plugged in, and that the lights on either side of the cable were blinking. They were. I then checked my Device Manager to make sure the driver was still there. It was. The only issue I could see was that my ethernet adapter no longer showed up in my network settings, only my Wi-Fi adapter was listed. I noticed in Windows Update, it mentioned that it failed to install a driver for a network component, so I decided I would look for the most up to date driver for my ethernet adapter online, and install it myself. Here is where the real trouble started; Every time I try to uninstall the driver for my ethernet adapter, including when I tell it to delete local files, it comes right back. I've tried disabling it first, and then uninstalling, and even completely disabling my windows update, and automatic device installer, but it still comes back every time. After a few hours of trying this with no luck, I decided to just run Recovery, and luckily it gave me a restore point to just before it ran the last Windows update. After recovery ran, everything worked, until I shut my computer off. When it booted back up, the ethernet adapter was missing again. Went through the same steps; Recover and wait. This worked, and I disabled Windows Update, and it has worked since. However, this fix isn't good enough for me. I want the latest updates from Microsoft, so I just decided to buy a new PCI-E Ethernet Adapter, and hope that would work better. I installed the card into my computer, and it didn't show up in my list of network adapters either, yet the driver for it shows up in device manager. I can also not uninstall this driver. What is wrong with windows? Why can I not delete a driver and just have it list the hardware under Other Devices as an unknown device? Is there some firewall setting that stops me from deleting drivers? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
    kecidek, Feb 2, 2021
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  3. Constantly disconnecting with ethernet cable

    Hello,

    Thank you for keeping us posted on the status of the issue.

    I suggest you to check if rolling back the Ethernet driver helps to resolve the issue. Follow the below steps.

    • First of all, Press Windows logo + R from keyboard. It will open
      RUN.
    • Now type devmgmt.msc and press Enter to open Device Manager.
    • You will see all the device list of your PC. Expand Network Adapters
    Rollback driver

    Double click on your Ethernet driver in Device Manager. Then Click on
    Driver tab and select Rollback.

    Important: If your drive is performing well and there is no error, Rollback driver button will be grayed out as an option.

    If it still does not help, I suggest you to reinstall the drivers for the Ethernet driver and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

    Note: Once you uninstall the drivers the Ethernet adapter device will be disabled and you won’t be able to connect to internet. So it is advisable to keep all the installer files as a back up in your hard drive.

    Write to us with the results for further assistance.

    Thank You.
     
    Sayan_Ghosh, Feb 2, 2021
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  4. rez001 Win User

    Can't update my ethernet adapter driver thefore I cannot use an ethernet cable

    IP configuration not valid - interference from ethernet adapter?


    Solution 1: No Internet Access In Windows 8.1or Windows 10

    Step 1:

    Go to Device Manager → Network adapters.
    Step 2:

    Expand it (Network adapters).


    Step 3:

    Select your network adapter


    Step 4:

    Right click on your wireless network adapter or Ethernet adapter and then tap “Update Driver Software”.
    (in this case your network adopter is Ethernet adopter so tap your Ethernet adapter)
    Step 5:

    Now on a new window you will need to click on “Browse my computer for driver software”.

    Can't update my ethernet adapter driver thefore I cannot use an ethernet cable [​IMG]


    Step 6:

    Then select “Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer”.

    Can't update my ethernet adapter driver thefore I cannot use an ethernet cable [​IMG]

    Step 7:

    Now choose the “Manufacturer’s drivers” from the list of two and then click next.

    Can't update my ethernet adapter driver thefore I cannot use an ethernet cable [​IMG]

    Step 8:

    After the completion of the process just restart your PC and check if the problem is solved or not. If not, goto solution 2.

    Can't update my ethernet adapter driver thefore I cannot use an ethernet cable [​IMG]

    Solution 2: No Internet Access In Windows 8.1,windows10

    Step 1:

    Open command prompt.
    Step 2:

    Just go on hitting the enter after typing the each command.
    netsh int tcp set heuristics disabled
    netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disable
    netsh int tcp set global rss=enabled
    Step 3:

    Now to check if the settings are disabled type:
    netsh int tcp show global
    then hit enter.
    Step 4:

    Now the thing left is just rebooting your system and just check if the problem is solved or not and just give feedback.*chuckle*Thumbs
     
    rez001, Feb 2, 2021
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