Windows 10: Ethernet Drivers randomly disappeared

Discus and support Ethernet Drivers randomly disappeared in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hey, Today I booted up my pc and the ethernet wasn't working, Ive been using wifi as a temporary solution but I decided to look further, thats when I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Mike Hoppus, Dec 20, 2023.

  1. Ethernet Drivers randomly disappeared


    Hey, Today I booted up my pc and the ethernet wasn't working, Ive been using wifi as a temporary solution but I decided to look further, thats when I realised my Ethernet drivers had been randomly gone and when I try to install new drivers nothing appears in Device Manager.I have tried the netsh reset and all and still nothing.Other than that i am clueless on what to do next.

    :)
     
    Mike Hoppus, Dec 20, 2023
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  2. li naim Win User

    I have been randomly experiencing where my ethernet disappears randomly

    my ethernet net keeps disappearing randomly as an option in network & settings. And i thought it could be because of the vpn that my wifi keeps disabling but it was not. I tried turning off the vpn and it keeps randomly disconnecting and disappearing sometimes and i do not know how to fix it, i tried options online and none work even resetting network and scanning and changing ethernet properties
     
    li naim, Dec 20, 2023
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  3. Internet Randomly Disconnects: Ethernet Network Adapter Keeps Disconnecting

    My internet keeps randomly disconnecting throughout the day. Its a Dell (Windows 10Pro 22H2 - Dell Precision 5770) with Network Adapter: Realtek USB Gbe Family Controller Ethernet. I tried these steps below, no resolution yet:

    One thing I noticed, everytime the internet randomly disconnects, I go to Device Manager, and notice the Realtek Network Adapter has totally disappeared from the list (with no option to reenable, even after finding it in Hidden devices).

    I have to go through these two steps in this order to bring back internet.

    1. Restart Computer
    2. and then Restart Modem Router. ( I do restart modem by unplugging/plugging back in).
    If the ethernet disconnects, Restarting the Modem won't work. Neither will Restarting Computer work. It has two be those two steps above in that specific order. I'm curious if having this resolution path, to understand why ethernet adapter disappears. If you can help target or specify why its occurring?

    Already attempted this: and the problem still continues

    1. Updated Dell Drivers
    2. Windows Update
    3. Network Adapter Troubleshooter
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    4. (a) Network Reset and (b) tried manually uninstalling/reinstalling network drivers separately
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    5. Tried manually downloading the software drivers at Realtek website Downloads - REALTEK
    6. Replace cable just in case, but the other computer in home does not have internet randomly disconnect
    7. Tried:
    1. Disable these three in Device Manager: (a) Energy Efficient Internet (b) Green Ethernet (c) Wake on Magic Packet
    I use the modem with another computer, and no issues whatsoever, until I got a new computer.

    Note: this is different from previous question, since its looking at a problem/diagnosis path, rather power management settings.
     
    MarkSmith201, Dec 20, 2023
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  4. RevoLand Win User

    Ethernet Drivers randomly disappeared

    Windows 10 Ethernet connection randomly disconnects

    Hello,

    So this issue has been annoying me since i have changed my old i5-4670 with a ryzen.

    Ethernet: Realtek 8111H (MSI X370 Gaming Plus)
    Modem/Router: Airties Air 5760

    What i have tried so far to fix my issue:
    • Re-installing Windows
    • Updating Ryzen chipset drivers
    • Updating Realtek LAN drivers (both from MSI & Realtek)
    • Updating MSI' LAN releated drivers (MSI Gaming Lan Manager)
    • Replacing ethernet cable
    • Restarting router to factory settings
    Still no luck, keeps happening randomly. Sometimes it is stable for days then it is not stable for 20 mins. Happening when gaming or idle, or while streaming via steam link.
    Windows' own issue fixer thingy fix the issue for the moment, re-plugging the cable, disabling & enabling the ethernet adapter also fixes the issue for the moment.
    Also i am the only one having this issue in the network, TV and phones are still connected to wifi.

    It is started to be real annoying, so time to get help to fix the issue from TPU. Thanks in advance! *I Love TPU :lovetpu:
     
    RevoLand, Dec 20, 2023
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