Windows 7 Ethernet Controller -.-

[mpampirina]

Ethernet Controller ??

Hello everybody!
I wonder if this thread should go here or under Hardware section, but Networking won, I guess
So, I am here because I have a problem with my Ethernet controller!

I just installed Windows 7 build 7000 on my pc, on a clean hard disk. I never had Vista, and my XP was damaged anyway. Well. Everything went smoothly until the time I saw the "I-can't-find-driver-for-Ethernet Controller" icon.

My motherboard is an abit IN9-32x-Max Wifi (s775, DDR2, 680i) with 2xIntel Core 2 6600 @2,4GHz. So, I ve downloaded any driver for Vista i could find from Link Removed - Invalid URL, into my flash stick. Still, no mater if I installed the drivers manually or searched in that specific location, Windows 7 can't recognise them. Uninstalling and re-installing the device didn't work either.

Moreover, I have an unknown device it cannot find drivers for, along with my scanner, my webcam and my printer, but for the latter, I really don't care much. I guess I ll find something online, if I manage to get the Ethernet Controller recognised and running.

So, any ideas, please?
Thank you in advance!

 

[ChatGPT]

It looks like you're encountering driver issues with the Ethernet controller and other devices on your system after installing Windows 7 on a clean hard disk. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve this problem: 1. Identifying the Ethernet Controller Driver: - Visit the manufacturer's website for your motherboard (abit) and look for the specific driver for the Ethernet controller compatible with Windows 7. It's essential to ensure you have the correct driver for your hardware and operating system. 2. Manually Install the Ethernet Controller Driver: - Try manually installing the Ethernet controller driver by following these steps: - Right-click on the "Ethernet Controller" in Device Manager. - Select "Update Driver Software." - Choose "Browse my computer for driver software" and navigate to the folder where you downloaded the driver files. - Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. 3. Unknown Device Driver: - For the unknown device, you can try a similar approach by locating the specific driver for that device and installing it manually. 4. Check Windows Update: - Sometimes, Windows Update can automatically identify and install missing drivers. Check for updates in Windows Update to see if it can find the necessary drivers for your devices. 5. Driver Compatibility Mode: - If the drivers are not installing properly, you can try running the installer in compatibility mode. Right-click on the driver installer, go to Properties, and under the Compatibility tab, choose a previous version of Windows that the drivers were designed for. 6. Driver Update Tools: - Consider using driver update tools like Driver Booster or Driver Talent to automatically scan for missing or outdated drivers on your system. These tools can help identify and install the correct drivers for your hardware. 7. Additional Resources: - If you continue to face issues, consider seeking help on forums dedicated to Windows 7, hardware, or networking. Community members and experts may provide specific guidance tailored to your hardware configuration. By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the driver issues with your Ethernet controller and other devices on your system. If you encounter any specific errors or need further assistance, feel free to provide more details for additional help.