About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'nic card' on WindowsForum.com cover a range of network connectivity issues on Windows 7 and 8 systems. Common problems include internet dropouts, inability to access the internet on networked computers, and automatic logoffs or sleep issues linked to NIC card settings. Users often troubleshoot by disabling and re-enabling the NIC, updating drivers, or replacing the card. Specific threads address NIC card driver conflicts after upgrading from XP to Windows 7, and using multiple NIC cards for sharing an internet connection. The tag also appears in contexts where NIC card power management settings are adjusted to prevent system instability or unexpected logouts.
  1. R

    Windows 7 All video sites (except for youtube) freeze within a couple of seconds.

    My internet has been being very finicky lately and it all started on the 9th of this month. I don't recall changing anything when this issue started. Sometimes downloads lose connection and I have to click retry. My Avira Pro antivirus updates whenever it wants to and when I try doing a...
    • rasj1987
    • Thread
    • adobe flash antivirus browser compatibility cable internet cache connection timeout download issues gaming internet issues malware network reset nic card router safe mode streaming troubleshooting twitch vimeo windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  2. Tsunatus

    Windows 8 Windows 8 Errors

    Currently on my windows 8 whenever I try to save anything with notepad, wordpad or microsoft word it crashes when I try saving. Also whenever I try to import files into another file or program it crashes. I'm also having problems when i try to get my computer to hibernate or sleep, its goes into...
  3. CraigsWorld

    Windows 7 Unable to Network Two Windows 7 64bit New Computers

    Yes, I have read the many network issues associated with Windows 7 64 bit Computers(as with other OS's). Have have tried many suggestions... everything seems to be set the way it is suppose to be, but I am still unable to share files between two Windows 7 64 bit Computers. My Equipment: Two new...
    • CraigsWorld
    • Thread
    • 64-bit advanced sharing computer setup dell file access file sharing firewall help request homegroup intel network network issues network settings nic card permissions realtek service pack shared folders troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  4. J

    Windows 7 Windows 7 automatically logs off

    hello all, I am new to this forum so bear with me. I am a computer technician at a local high school and I have a few, three to be exact, the have windows 7 installed and after leaving it logged on with no activity for over 8 hours it automatically log itself off?? I have seen other post...
    • jbr549
    • Thread
    • automatic logoff display settings high school nic card settings tech support technician troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. M

    Windows 7 Can Not Access internet on networked computers...

    Hi :), I'm having a real hard time networking two Windows 7 computers properly. I have the main computer running Win 7 Ultimate 64bit and the second one is Win 7 home premium 64bit. I have two nic cards in the main computer. One hooked up to a cable modem and one hooked up to a router. The...
    • melissarose
    • Thread
    • computer setup configuration connectivity device management home network ics internet ip address modem network network issues nic card public network router sharing tech support troubleshooting windows 7 windows home windows ultimate
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  6. D

    Windows 7 How do I stop Win 7 from logging me out to the PW screen automatically

    I have a new Desktop with Windows 7. After I start the computer and leave it running for a while, (10 to 15min), it will automatically revert to the password screen. Also it won't go to screen saver. I have the screensaver set to not require password after waking. Also I have my power...
    • ddmannion
    • Thread
    • desktop logout nic card password screen performance power settings screensaver system issues windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. G

    Windows 7 NIC card Windows 7 default drivers question

    Hi, Older system, upgraded from XP to Windows 7 (32bit) a while back - has been working fine. Have been having issues with internet "dropping out" fairly regularly. ISP says problem on my end, so decided to install a new NIC. Disabled onboard NIC and pop'd in new PCI NIC. Windows 7 sees the new...
    • grindy
    • Thread
    • compatibility device manager driver installation driver update ethernet generic driver hardware issues internet issues isp network network adapter nic card nic drivers realtek rosewill rc-402 sfc scan troubleshooting windows 7 zonet zen3200
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  8. F

    Windows 7 IPV4 and IPV6 not connected

    I've seen this posted but mainly dealing with wireless laptops and no solutions, heres all i can tell you. Im running windows 7 home on a desktop connected through an ethernet wire, i also have a router connecting two other computers wireless, earlier today my internet stopped working on my...
    • fabrockjones
    • Thread
    • connection connectivity desktop device manager ethernet home network internet ipv4 ipv6 malware network network issues nic card router spyware troubleshooting utorrent virus windows 7
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  9. C

    Windows 7 Windows 7 & SBS 2003

    Hi, I really cannot understand this and could do with some help. Connectivity between SBS 2003 Server and Windows 7 Workstation is a problem, works and then does notw work. At a basic level ICMP a ping between does not work, request timed out. If I ping another Machine on Network form...
    • citysufer
    • Thread
    • architecture arp cisco connectivity desktop exchange firewall installation ip address mtu size network network issues network settings nic card ping sbs 2003 server timeout windows 7 workstation
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  10. D

    Windows 7 Not Recognizing NIC Card

    I'm not sure if this is an OS problem or not - but 7 just suddenly stopped recognizing my external NIC card on my laptop. I was on a bus, and was perfectly able to use it to connect to a friend's laptop. I got off of the bus and walked 20 feet to my house. When I opened it up again, it would not...
    • dragon2041
    • Thread
    • compressed air external hardware issues laptop network connection nic card not recognized reboot troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. C

    Windows 7 Yes, I said 3Com...

    Greetings, all! Just for jollies, I'm trying Windows 7 on an ancient homebrew I built back in 2003 and change. It has a decent (for the times) HD (150g) and reasonable memory (2g) and the processor isn't bad (1.75mhz), but it's the original ABit motherboard and cards. The point of this is...
    • Cionn
    • Thread
    • 3com abit motherboard device manager drivers ethernet homebrew inf error installation legacy hardware memory network nic card old computer processor support troubleshooting windows 7 windows 98
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  12. W

    Windows 7 Networking to 2 nic cards

    I have 2 nic cards. How do I make it to where ONE is for a LAN only and the other is WAN... here is my setup Main setup is my router, my main pc, laptops, etc (my main home network) with internet Second computer has a direct link to the internet. With the second computer I want to...
    • Win7Noob
    • Thread
    • direct link file sharing home network internet access lan network nic card setup guide wan windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  13. B

    Windows 7 Win 7 RC Event Viewer Help?

    I was having weird system issues (mostly system freezes) with Win 7 RC x64 after doing an in place upgrade (build 7068 was rock solid) so I bit the bullet and did a clean install. Now 1 day later I have 10,000+ events in event viewer and still have random freezes. Most entries are either a...
    • balcy24
    • Thread
    • asus rampage clean install cleanup connectivity error event viewer firewire freezes hard drive intel q9650 network nic card system issues troubleshooting update usb interface warning windows 7 yukon
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  14. P

    Windows 7 Ethernet and Antivirus problems solved.

    This is a supportive statement to someone else's tip, If you are running and older machine and do not have Windows vista as an OS and are running XP compatible hardware. I went out and bought a Dynex NIC card model DX-E102. IT works with Win7. Also AVG free edition is compatible with Win7. It is...