Windows 10: Must reinstall Ethernet Adapter Driver after every restart

I recently upgraded directly from Windows 8.1 64-bit to Windows 10 and I am having some problem with my Ethernet Adapter. My Ethernet Adapter is a Killer e2200 Gigabit Ethernet Controller, which is built in to my motherboard (MSI Z87M GAMING). When I first installed Windows 10, I found both a software suite and just the drivers themselves on the Killer website. I first tried the whole suite, but it didn't really work very well, felt unnecessary, and basically didn't seem to actually install any drivers. I then used the actual .inf file for my Ethernet Adapter to install manually. I uninstalled the driver and software, and then installed the driver manually through Device Manager by saying "have disk" and navigating to the folder and selecting the .inf file I downloaded. This works, but I have to repeat the process of uninstalling and reinstalling the driver every time I restart Windows.

There are additional variables that could also contribute to the problem. I am using one of those adapters that plug into the electrical outlet to extend the Ethernet line to reach my basement. I don't know if this really should have any effect on my problems, but I figured I should mention it. The product is made by TP-LINK. I also have VPN software on my computer, and part of running the VPN software is having it install a "TAP-Win32 Adapter V9" driver under Network adapters in Device Manager. This could be contributing to my problems, but I do need to have access to my VPN.

As a side note, I did not experience this problem at all under Windows 8.1 using the driver install disc that came with my motherboard.

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Ethernet unplugged

Hi Leon,

To isolate your issue, may we know if you successfully reinstalled the driver for the Ethernet Network Adapter? Have you tried completely uninstalling its driver, and then restart the computer?

Regards.

 

Windows 10 Ethernet temporarily disconnect. Default Gateway is not available

After upgrade to win10 from win7.

Internet disconnect temporarily when using Ethernet adapter.

I have the latest version of Ethernet adapter driver.

Every time I trouble shooting the problem said Default gateway is not available.

After fixed it, the problem comes again every half an hour.

Can some on help me to fix it plz.

It's so annoying when I am playing game.

 

I also have the E2200. I have a Gigabyte Z97 motherboard. As you can see I also have a VPN tap driver installed.
The latest driver is from the Gigabyte site. But the driver that was on the motherboard disk also worked just fine on Win 10. I am having no problems so not sure what's going on for you.
Jim

 

Thanks for your reply. Here is my driver information: