Internet connection driver?

[Lgraysonx]

Had to do a clean reboot. Got the windows 7 uploaded but now need to get the driver to use the internet. 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

There are dozens of different model internet connection devices.

They all use different drivers.

It would help considerably if you would post the full model number or product number of your notebook.

Find product and serial numbers for HP PCs, printers, and accessories | HP® Customer Support

Also, go to the device manager.

If the Wi-Fi adapter needs a driver, there will be a device labeled as a Network Controller.

Post the hardware ID for the Network Controller device, so I can figure out what driver it needs.

Use this guide for how to find the hardware ID for a device.

 How to Find Drivers for Unknown Devices in the Device Manager (howtogeek.com)

[Lgraysonx]

HP Intel core i7 windows 7 home premium 64 bit 

Model # dv7 -6c90us 

Product number A6X00UA#ABA 

It showed four.

Network hardware IDs

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_008B&SUBSYS_54158086&REV_34  

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_008B&SUBSYS_54158086

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_008B&CC_028000

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_008B&CC_0280

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

You need this Wi-Fi driver:

Intel Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows 7

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp57501-58000/sp57976.exe 

Here's the link to the driver page for your notebook:

HP Pavilion dv7-6c90us Entertainment Notebook PC Software and Driver Downloads | HP® Customer Suppor...

 

[Lgraysonx]

Thanks! I also need to get the Ethernet controller

PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_1659103C&REV_06 

PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_1659103C

PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&CC_020000

PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&CC_0200

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

You need this driver for the ethernet controller:

Realtek Local Area Network (LAN) Driver

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp55001-55500/sp55105.exe 

[Lgraysonx]

You are a huge help! How about PCI Device 

PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_5209&SUBSYS_1659103C&REV_01
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_5209&SUBSYS_1659103C
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_5209&CC_FF0000
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_5209&CC_FF00

[Lgraysonx]

When I installed the windows 7 OS I didn't see windows defender? Is that separate? I tried to find it on the Microsoft site and it took me to the Microsoft store to download it but when I clicked on the download button it didn't do anything. Would you have download for that and if so is it something I would want to wait to install until I have all my drivers installed? I have four more drivers to install as far as I can tell.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

You need this driver for the PCI device:

Realtek Card Reader Driver

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp55001-55500/sp55104.exe 

Yes, Microsoft Security Essentials is a separate download that you can get at the link below.

Download Microsoft Security Essentials from Official Microsoft Download Center

[Lgraysonx]

I appreciate all your help! I have a few more if you are able to help with? Also I have two "Unknown Device" that don't give any info so I am not sure what those could be for. 

PCI Simple Communications Controller 

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C3A&SUBSYS_1659103C&REV_04
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C3A&SUBSYS_1659103C
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C3A&CC_078000
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C3A&CC_0780

SM BUS Controller

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C22&SUBSYS_1659103C&REV_05
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C22&SUBSYS_1659103C
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C22&CC_0C0500
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C22&CC_0C05

Universal Serial BUS (USB) Controller

PCI\VEN_1033&DEV_0194&SUBSYS_1658103C&REV_04
PCI\VEN_1033&DEV_0194&SUBSYS_1658103C
PCI\VEN_1033&DEV_0194&CC_0C0330
PCI\VEN_1033&DEV_0194&CC_0C03