Windows 10: How to get proper network adapter for my new PC.

Hello, I just built a new PC and I’m sure people see this all the time but I did and do not have network adapters to connect to the internet. I tried downloading multiple drivers on a thumb drive but none seemed to work I kept getting a yellow ‘I’ icon and I would still not be able to connect to the internet. I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction of what adapters to download or what else I could do. Any help is appreciated, thanks.Currently I have WAN miniport drivers installed under ‘network adapters’ from default Windows 10

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network adapters

Hi, Michael.



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

As per my understanding, you may be facing an issue with your driver updates.

I suggest that you perform the steps mentioned below and check if it helps you resolve your issue.



Method 1: Network troubleshooting

• • • On the search bar type “Troubleshooting”
    • Click on “Network and Internet”
    • Click on “Network Adapter” and run the troubleshooter.

Method 2: Download and install the latest firmware updates for the Network adapter

Follow these steps to un-install the drivers:

• On the search bar type “ Device Manager”
• On the left pane locate “Network Adapter” and expand by clicking on it
• Right on the “ Network driver” option and click “Uninstall’
• Download the latest Wireless network adapter driver setup file from the manufacturer’s website and install it.

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community

 

Issues with network adapters

Hi Alfonso,

To resolve this issue, we suggest that you run the Network troubleshooter when you switch from WiFi to Ethernet connection. The Network troubleshooter can help diagnose and fix common connection problems including clearing the network cache to obtain a new
IP from the new network. Kindly follow the steps below:

• In the search box on the taskbar, type Identify and repair network problems, and then select
  Identify and repair network problems from the list of results.
• Follow the steps in the troubleshooter and see if that fixes the problem.

If the issue persists, kindly try the troubleshooting steps on the following link:

Fix network connection issues in Windows 10.

We recommend that you try the steps on the Update the network adapter driver,
Run the Network troubleshooter followed by networking commands, and Use network reset to reinstall network devices sections.

Let us know how it goes for us to assist you further.

 

Network Adapter no where to be found!

Hello,

One of the possible reasons why the Wi-Fi icon is missing could be an outdated driver. To help you install the correct and latest network adapter driver, kindly follow these torubleshooting steps:

Method 1: Run the Network troubleshooter.

• In the search box on the taskbar, type Network troubleshooter, and then select
  Identify and repair network problems from the list of results.
• Follow the steps in the troubleshooter and see if that fixes the problem.

Method 2: Update the network adapter driver.

• In the search box on the taskbar, type Device Manager, and then select
  Device Manager from the list of results.
• In Device Manager, select Network adapters > the network adapter name.
• Press and hold (or right-click) the network adapter, and then select
  Update driver > Search automatically for updated driver software. Follow the steps, then select
  Close.
• After installing the updated driver, select the Start button >
  Power > Restart if you're asked to restart, and see if that fixes the connection issue.

If Windows can’t find a new driver for your network adapter, visit the PC manufacturer’s website and download the latest network adapter driver from there. If your PC can't connect to the Internet, you'll need to download a driver on a different PC and save
it to a USB flash drive, so you can manually install the driver on your PC. You’ll need to know the PC manufacturer and model name or number.

You may also refer to this
link for more information.

Do let us know if you have any other concerns.