[SOLVED] Ethernet controller driver problem

mergermatt · 08-17-2007, 07:54 PM

First posting.

I re-installed XP Home on a Dell Dimension 4550 . I had uninstalled the OS due to slow performance and very likely infestation with spyware.

I could not establish an internet connection and the device manager had a yellow ? next to the ethernet controller and the driver wasn't present.

I have tried to install several drivers from the Dell and Microsoft sites with no success.

The initial specs on the computer indicated it came with an Intel Pro 100M PCI NIC card.

Any help would be appreciated.

**Deleted090308** · 08-19-2007, 05:05 AM

Hi, welcome to TSF

You will find the solution in this thread: [SOLVED] Need to download driver for Dell Dimension 4550 Ethernet adapter

mergermatt · 08-19-2007, 02:11 PM

Nicholas,

First, thank you for the quick response. This is my first time using the tech support forum and I am very pleased it exists and impressed with the quality of the advice provided. The solution you provided worked like a charm.

Thank you so much.

Matt

**Deleted090308** · 08-19-2007, 02:12 PM

I'm glad you got it fixed.

mergermatt · 08-20-2007, 10:09 AM

Hi Nicholas,

Things were going great with my computer until Microsoft automatically downloaded 81 XP updates at once. When I rebooted I got a blue screen with the following message:

problem by following file nv4_disp

The device driver got stuck in an infinite loop. This usually indicates problem with the device itself or with the device driver programming the hardware incorrectly.

I found a restore point, reinstalled the ethernet driver and am back in business. However, at this point I am uncertain how to deal with XP Microsoft updates.

My apologies for sending this note directly to you. I wasn't sure if I should start a new thread but it seems this is still a driver issue.

Matt

**Deleted090308** · 08-20-2007, 10:18 AM

Hi,
Since it's a new problem, I think it would be best if you created a new thread in "Driver support".

mergermatt · 08-20-2007, 10:20 AM

Will do.

08-17-2007, 07:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
mergermatt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8 OS: xp	[SOLVED] Ethernet controller driver problem First posting. I re-installed XP Home on a Dell Dimension 4550 . I had uninstalled the OS due to slow performance and very likely infestation with spyware. I could not establish an internet connection and the device manager had a yellow ? next to the ethernet controller and the driver wasn't present. I have tried to install several drivers from the Dell and Microsoft sites with no success. The initial specs on the computer indicated it came with an Intel Pro 100M PCI NIC card. Any help would be appreciated.

08-19-2007, 05:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Ethernet controller driver problem Hi, welcome to TSF You will find the solution in this thread: [SOLVED] Need to download driver for Dell Dimension 4550 Ethernet adapter

08-19-2007, 02:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
mergermatt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8 OS: xp	Re: Ethernet controller driver problem Nicholas, First, thank you for the quick response. This is my first time using the tech support forum and I am very pleased it exists and impressed with the quality of the advice provided. The solution you provided worked like a charm. Thank you so much. Matt

08-19-2007, 02:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Ethernet controller driver problem I'm glad you got it fixed.

08-20-2007, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
mergermatt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8 OS: xp	Re: [SOLVED] Ethernet controller driver problem - new wrinkle Hi Nicholas, Things were going great with my computer until Microsoft automatically downloaded 81 XP updates at once. When I rebooted I got a blue screen with the following message: problem by following file nv4_disp The device driver got stuck in an infinite loop. This usually indicates problem with the device itself or with the device driver programming the hardware incorrectly. I found a restore point, reinstalled the ethernet driver and am back in business. However, at this point I am uncertain how to deal with XP Microsoft updates. My apologies for sending this note directly to you. I wasn't sure if I should start a new thread but it seems this is still a driver issue. Matt

08-20-2007, 10:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: [SOLVED] Ethernet controller driver problem Hi, Since it's a new problem, I think it would be best if you created a new thread in "Driver support".

08-20-2007, 10:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
mergermatt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8 OS: xp	Re: [SOLVED] Ethernet controller driver problem Will do.