Windows 10: windows cannot find my ethernet adapter

Discus and support windows cannot find my ethernet adapter in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I get internet via wifi access . But my usb ethernet adapter is no longer is recognised. It does not show in the network connection pane .Under Network... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by sportflyer, Dec 28, 2018.

  1. windows cannot find my ethernet adapter


    I get internet via wifi access . But my usb ethernet adapter is no longer is recognised. It does not show in the network connection pane .Under Network and Internet there is no Ethernet option. In device Manager under Network Adapters it's shown as Asix ax88179 USB 3.0 to gigabit ethernet adapter. In Properties General device status shows:

    "Windows cannot load the device driver for this hardware .The driver may be corrupted or missing ( code 39)

    Object not found"

    I tried to update drive , uninstall and reinstall to no avail . What to do now? It was working yesterday .

    Please help. Thanks

    :)
     
    sportflyer, Dec 28, 2018
    #1
  2. rez001 Win User

    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”.

    windows cannot find my ethernet adapter install-driver-software.png


    Step 6:

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

    windows cannot find my ethernet adapter pick-comptible-driver-software.png

    Step 7:

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

    windows cannot find my ethernet adapter select-network-adapter.png

    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.

    windows cannot find my ethernet adapter Limited-wi-fi-connection-solved.png

    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, Dec 28, 2018
    #2
  3. Issue with Ethernet adapter

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft community.

    I appreciate your interest on windows 10.

    I understand your concern and will help you with the issue.

    To begin with troubleshooting I would like you answer the following question:

    • Are you getting any error message with Ethernet adapter?
    • Please provide me the make and model of your computer.
    I suggest you to follow the methods below and check:

    Method 1: I suggest you to run the network troubleshooter.


    Network Troubleshooter

    Follow the steps provided below to run the troubleshooter.


    • Press Windows + X key.

    • Select Control panel.

    • In the search box, type Troubleshooter
      and then click Troubleshooting.

    • Under Network and Internet.

    • Click on Network adaptor and Click on Next button.

    Method 2: Uninstall and reinstall Ethernet driver

    Refer the steps below to uninstall device driver:


    • Click Start, type Device Manager in the Start search box and hit ENTER.

    • Click View on the Menu bar and select Show hidden devices.

    • Locate Network Adapter and expand the same.

    • Right-click on Ethernet adapter
      and click on Uninstall button to uninstall the driver associated with the device.

    • Restart the computer and check if the issue persists.
    Also, download and install the latest network drivers from the manufacturer website and run in compatibility mode.

    Please refer the article below:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-windows

    Note: applies to windows 10 as well.

    Please refer the article below:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/...1&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

    Note: applies to windows 10 as well.

    Get back to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    AmritaBhattacharjee1709, Dec 28, 2018
    #3
  4. windows cannot find my ethernet adapter

    Windows 10: ethernet adapter problem (HooToo)

    Dear Community,

    I have a Lenovo Yoga 13, and am using a HooToo HT-UE01 USB Hub / ethernet adapter to connect to the internet through the USB 3 port of the laptop. Since my Windows 10 upgrade, the ethernet capability has stopped functioning properly (the USB ports are fine).
    If the laptop ever sleeps and is reactivated, or if the laptop is shut down and rebooted, then the ethernet adapter stops working.

    When this happens the ethernet adapter vanishes from the Device Manager. To solve the problem I have to disable the USB port (which, strangely, doesn't disable the devices plugged into that port), then enable it, which makes the ethernet adapter appear in
    the Device Manager. Then I have to disable and enable the ethernet adapter, and the problem is solved.

    Of course, I do not want to have to do this every time my laptop reactivates, and I had no problem on Windows 8.1.

    I have taken the following steps so far with no luck:

    • Uninstalled and updated the driver for the HooToo UE01 (Windows 8.1 driver is the most up to date available).
    • Uninstalled and reinstalled the driver of the USB 3.0 port from Lenovo.
    • Just in case, uninstalled and reinstalled the RealTek wifi adapter drivers from Lenovo, in case there was cross talk.

    Kind Regards,

    James
     
    JamesMillen, Dec 28, 2018
    #4
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