Wireless Network Drivers not installed

[FastAlbert]

I have an HP 23-C115XT All-in-one CTO Desktop, w/Windows 8 originally. I did a disk clean, repartition and wiped all my files. Apparently I wiped the autoexec.bat & config.sys files by mistake as well because the wireless network card doesn't work. Says drivers not loaded, and Windows 10 won't load drivers. How can I get this wireless network card to work. I assume the PCIe slot is enabled,  but not sure. Can anyone help with this issue. Maybe I  need a legacy autoexec.bat & config.sys  files with instructions to install in DOS. HELP! Albert albertrea@comcast.net 

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

The parts list for your PC indicates that it could have come with 3 different model Wi-Fi cards.

HP PartSurfer

I would imagine that your notebook came with one of the two Ralink model Wi-Fi cards if W10 didn't install the drivers for them because they are not supported for W10 and completely are non-existent in the device manager.

If a wireless card needs a driver, there would be a device listed in the device manager labeled as a Network Controller.

If you don't see a Network Controller device listed in the device manager in need of a driver, then your only option would be to purchase a USB Wi-Fi adapter.

I use this one on my HP desktop. Works great on W10 and W11 and even has Bluetooth:

Amazon.com: USB WiFi Bluetooth Adapter, 600Mbps Dual Band 2.4/5Ghz Wireless Network External Receive...

[FastAlbert]

Yes, Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller card, WiFi only. No BT, on a desktop. It does show in Device Manager, but says drivers not installed, and Windows can't find any drivers. 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You'll need to go with the USB wifi adapter then or connect via ethernet cable if your PC is conveniently located to your router's ethernet port. 

[FastAlbert]

Thank you Paul. Yeah it does work with eternity connection,  but I  want wireless. I purchase the USB dangle for WiFi & BT. Thanx, I appreciate you.

Albert

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome. 

Glad to have been of assistance.