Windows 7 Persistent LAN Connection Issues After Windows Update: Seeking Help

[VsUK]

Ok, everything was running perfectly fine till a few days ago when i had windows updates to install & after the reboot it said updates had failed & it continued to fail & revert the changes made which took forever to do & i managed to get the updates to install 1 by 1 in the end. But ever since than my Lan connection takes forever to fully load & i cant use MSN, AV wont update & basically nothing will connect to the net other than my web browser until its completed loading.

Once its loaded everything loads perfect but its until its loaded i cant do anything & programs i load up like Network & sharing refuses to load, Windows Update refuses to open. Sometimes my LAN connection has the red X in it & yet i can browse the net using my browsers & then after a while it fully loads to the blank screen as you get. My system info doesn't show ether until its loaded.
I have gone into BIOS & disabled the LAN from been used & it is disabled as it no longer shows in my device manager & yet i still get the LAN icon on my taskbar doing the loading as if its trying to connect.
Here is the image i get so you know what i mean.. Link Removed
My Mobo is a GA-MA790X-DS4 & i have gone to the site & downloaded the latest LAN drivers for my OS which is 64bit Win7 & nothing changes, I can Disable via Device manager, Uninstall, update or roll back drivers & nothing sorts it or removes the LAN icon to say its loading.

Any Idea's?

Update: Noticed my TuneUp Utilities 2010 states there is a problem with my Ethernet & gave a list of effects they can cause which were slow system performance, effected internet performance & unstable system which match's all my symptoms.

I turned my system on today & it took 30 minutes for the ethernet to fully load so i was able to use my pc. I have also noticed when my ethernet cable is connected to the router port the connection/activity light isnt on during this long wait for it to work. I have changed cables & even switched ports around from my other devices & still the same problem.

Are they any tools about that could detect faults of any kind? I dont want to reinstall windows if its a hardware fault to have to do it again once ive replaced the motherboard which i think it might be a hardware fault due to the fact that i disable the onboard LAN in the CMOS/BIOS settings & still its there trying to load..

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems that there are no specific threads addressing your exact issue on the Windows Forum. However, based on the information provided, here are some additional steps you can take to further troubleshoot your LAN connection problem:

Additional Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Safe Mode with Networking:
   • Boot your computer into Safe Mode with Networking to see if the issue persists. This can help determine if third-party software is causing the problem.
   []Check Firewall and Antivirus:
   • Temporarily disable your firewall and antivirus software to rule out any conflicts that may be affecting your LAN connection.
   []Network Reset:
   • Try resetting your network settings in Windows. You can do this by going to Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Network reset.
   []Network Adapter Properties:
   • Check the properties of your network adapter in Device Manager to ensure that all settings are configured correctly.
   []System File Checker (SFC):
   • Run an SFC scan to check for and repair corrupted system files that may be impacting network functionality. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command sfc /scannow.

     Hardware Testing:​

   • As mentioned earlier, consider testing the system with a different Ethernet adapter or consulting a technician for a more detailed hardware assessment. If these steps do not resolve the issue, it may be best to seek professional assistance to diagnose any hardware faults with your motherboard or network adapter. Let's know if you need further assistance or if you would like to explore any specific troubleshooting avenues.