Windows 10: network connection issues after formatting c:\ and installing windows10

Hello

A few days ago when i tried to turn on my PC Win7-64bit, it would get stuck at "starting windows". I tried fixing it using windows installation disk's repair feature, but it didn't work.


So I decided to re-install windows instead. I started by formatting the partition where my old windows was installed drive c:\ and then installing windows 10 in that partition. It worked fine.


But when I logged in, I did not see any options whatsoever regarding network connections no Ethernet or local area network settings, no available networks to join. I used to have no problem with connecting to the internet via Ethernet cable using a modem before.


So I checked the drivers in device manager. I couldn't find many network adapter devices there not sure if all the adapters needed for internet connection were there.


The exact same issues persisted when i tried uninstalling windows 10 and installing windows 8.1 and then windows 7the OS that had originally been installed on the PC with no such issues.

I tried looking for a solution online but found nothing. Any ideas on how to fix this?


Thanks in advance

EDIT: display and sound problems are fixed now. Realized it wasnt about the drivers. But the network issue persists.

:)

 

No network connection

Hello Graham,

To resolve your concern about wireless network issues, please click the link below and follow the suggested troubleshooting steps:

• Fix network connection issues in Windows 10

Let us know how it goes.

 

Losing network connection

Hello Dear, if you have a laptop or a PC with a wireless network adapter, you can see a list of available wireless networks and then connect to one of those networks. The wireless networks will only appear if your PC has a wireless network adapter installed, the adapter is turned on, and the wireless access point is in range.

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections.

2. In the left pane, under Network Tasks, click View available wireless networks.
In case, If you don't see the network you want to connect to, click Refresh network list. If you see the network but the signal is weak, move the PC closer to the wireless router.

3. Click the network you want to connect to, and then click Connect.

4. If you're connecting to a secure network, type the security key, and then click OK.

I Hope you solve out your query soon.

 

Network Connectivity Issue

Hi,

The problem you've encountered with your network connection is most likely caused by an outdated network driver since this appeared after the recent update. We suggest updating the driver for your network adapter. Please follow the steps below:

• Right-click Windows key and click Device Manager.
• Expand the Network adapters category.
• Right-click the one that says Ethernet Connection, then click
  Update Driver.
• Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
• If Windows is unable to find a new driver for your network adapter, try checking its manufacturer's website.

If the above steps don't work, try reinstalling the driver. Here's how:

• Open Device Manager, right-click the name your network adapter, then select
  Uninstall.
• Restart your PC and Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.
  

Update us with the result.

Regards.