Install ethernet driver on Windows 7

[Bill411]

I had to reformat and re-install Windows 7.  It works ok but my drivers are gone and I can't connect to the internet on that computer.  HP driver support says there are no drivers for that model.  Where do I find the driver I need to connect to the internet?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Please post the HP product number for your PC.

The product number can be found on the same label as the serial number.

Or use this guide for how to find the model number/product number of your PC.

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/bph07555

[Bill411]

Product # H2L72AA#ABA

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Below is the link to the ethernet driver you need for your PC...

This package provides the original driver for the Realtek PCIe Family network controller solutions in supported models that are running a supported operating system.

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp55501-56000/sp55565.exe

Here's the link to the support page for your PC...

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-HPE-h8-1200-Desktop-PC-series/5187019/model/5231572

[Bill411]

Paul,

Sorry it was taken me so long to respond, I have been away from that computer.  I installed the program you directed me to and it resolved the problem.  Thank you very much.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

[Philip_Rukenya]

Hello Paul,

I hope you are well. I also recently also did a clean installation of windows 7 64bit and i am unable to connect to the internet due to missing network adaptor. My machine model type is HP 280 G1 MT, serial no: TRF5460356. I have tried downloading the drivers from the HP website from a different machine and running them on the faulty one to no avail. 

Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks