Recent content by Slyder

I don't have McAfee. Windows 7 reported that I was physically disconnected from my network (router). It wasn't a matter of not connecting to the Internet; I couldn't even communicate with my router. Installing an Intel PCIe NIC resolved the issue.

It took 6 days to get the NIC using NewEgg's free shipping. I've had things arrive one and two days after ordering; don't know why this had to take so long. Next time, I'll pay for the 3-day delivery! I disabled the Realtec adapter, then installed the NIC. Windows 7 supplied the drivers...

Wow. No one in town sells a NIC. Not Staples, not Best Buy. I'd have to drive an hour to Fry's to get one today, so I ordered this from NewEgg: Intel PWLA8391GT 10/ 100/ 1000Mbps PCI Desktop Adapter PRO/1000 GT - OEM Hopefully, that will do it. I did check my BIOS, to see if the network had...

I have two PCs cabled directly to a Netgear WNDR4500 router. This morning, my Windows 7 PC had no network connection when I turned it on. These computers don't get moved, I wasn't messing with the cables beforehand. Everything was fine yesterday. The Troubleshooter suggested I had a broken...