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The tag 'cable disconnected' on WindowsForum.com covers issues where a wired network connection is not detected, often after a Windows upgrade or on cold boot. Common troubleshooting steps include disabling and re-enabling the network adapter in Network and Sharing Center, uninstalling and reinstalling the NIC driver, and updating the driver from the manufacturer's site. Users have reported this problem with RealTek PCIe GBE Family Controller and similar hardware. The tag focuses on practical solutions for intermittent network connectivity problems where Windows incorrectly reports that the network cable is unplugged.
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Windows 8 After W8.1 upgrade, wired network sometimes says 'cable disconnected'
Start on the first boot to the desktop after the upgrade to W8.1. It reported it could NOT connect to a network. Once I got to the desktop I opened the NETWORK AND SHARING CENTER and DISABLED and ENABLED my NIC. That made the connection. All was OK for a boot or two after that. However, on a...- IrvSp
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- boot issues cable disconnected cold boot connection status connectivity device manager driver installation driver update network adapter network issues network settings nic realtek sharing center support troubleshooting upgrade windows 8.1 wired connection
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- Forum: Windows Networking