Missing ethernet controller driver.

[Erik_]

Hi again, thanks for the quick reply. I downloaded the file and I followed the instrcutions on it but when I got to the point of where to open the help.exe it just says "This app can't run on your pc". I have no idea of what to do to solve this problem.

[Erik_]

I guess that means I need to buy a new one.... Well well thanks for the help. At least I know that there isn't a way to fix it now so I'm probably off to the store as soon as possible. Thanks again 😉

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

You can't run the file.

Download and install this free 7 Zip utility.

http://7-zip.org/download.html

Then right click on the driver zip file you downloaded from netgear, you will see a 7-Zip option. Select that option and select the extract to F31XV18 option.

7-zip will extract the zip file into the F31XV18 folder and that is the folder you need to browse to using my instructions above to manually install the driver.

Once again, if the driver fails to install, you will need to purchase a new PCI network card.

There cheap and plentiful and you should have no problem getting a new one to work with W8.

[Erik_]

Just as you said it couldn't find the driver so I guess my dad didn't replace that part of the computer when he renovated it but it's always a bit of fun buying new things to a computer, I need a better processor and some other small things anyways so the only problem now is surviving without my computer for a day or two 😉

Thanks for everything

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Sorry that didn't work, but at least you gave it your best shot.

[Mejosh]

Hello ,

I installed windows xp professional in Pavillion Product # PY194AV#ABA . I am not able to connect to internet . I don't have Ethernet Controller and some other drivers, Sound also is missing. Can you help me get the drivers for it.

Thanks

Mejosh  

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi, Mejosh:

Please post the hardware ID's for the devices you need drivers for.

To find those, go to the device manager and click on the devices with yellow ? marks.

Then click on the Details tab. Post the string of characters you see there.

You need to have XP SP2 or SP3 in order to see that info.

[Mejosh]

PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3106&SUBSYS_14061186&REV_86\4&23COB1C&0&20FO

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

That is not the network adapter that came with your PC.

That is an add-on network card--a D-Link DFE-520TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter.

[Mejosh]

I found the driver installed it .. it seems ok .. but still not able to access internet because it says network cable is unplugged. not sure what is happening .. any clue ?