Ethernet Controller drivers

xxxjenxxx · 03-23-2008, 05:09 PM

I have a Dell computer and recently got a virus. I wiped my pc and installed Windows XP Pro. and it's legit. I am unable to get online, I believe the issue is with my ethernet drivers (specifically the ethernet controller drivers.) I attempted to update them and installed the disc as it stated to...but it can't get online to update. How do I figure out what drivers specifically I need? And is it possible for me to visit a website on my laptop that CAN get online via my router - download the drivers to a disc/removable memory and then install on my pc? Thanks for your help in advance!

AtomicBartender · 03-23-2008, 05:53 PM

If you know the model number of your Dell, or if it has the serial sticker on it you should be able to find the driver you need here:

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx

And yes, if you can get online with the laptop, you can save the drivers to disk and transfer them.

xxxjenxxx · 04-05-2008, 04:27 PM

how do i know what area to go to or downloads to dl? right now i am planning on just dl them all and if it states it already exsists then not re-dl it, but this is going to be time consuming =o[ thanks for the help btw

**simpswr** · 04-05-2008, 04:41 PM

Go here: http://support.dell.com/

If you enter your Service Tag Number, it should narrow the choices . . You can also Look in Device Manager under Network Adaptors . . it should tell you which adaptor you have . . download the driver for it andsavle to flash or cd to install on the crippled pc

03-23-2008, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
xxxjenxxx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 OS: windows xp prof	Ethernet Controller drivers I have a Dell computer and recently got a virus. I wiped my pc and installed Windows XP Pro. and it's legit. I am unable to get online, I believe the issue is with my ethernet drivers (specifically the ethernet controller drivers.) I attempted to update them and installed the disc as it stated to...but it can't get online to update. How do I figure out what drivers specifically I need? And is it possible for me to visit a website on my laptop that CAN get online via my router - download the drivers to a disc/removable memory and then install on my pc? Thanks for your help in advance!

03-23-2008, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
AtomicBartender Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 25 OS: Vista Premium 64 bit SP1	Re: Ethernet Controller drivers If you know the model number of your Dell, or if it has the serial sticker on it you should be able to find the driver you need here: http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx And yes, if you can get online with the laptop, you can save the drivers to disk and transfer them.

04-05-2008, 04:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
xxxjenxxx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 OS: windows xp prof	Re: Ethernet Controller drivers how do i know what area to go to or downloads to dl? right now i am planning on just dl them all and if it states it already exsists then not re-dl it, but this is going to be time consuming =o[ thanks for the help btw

04-05-2008, 04:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,279 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Ethernet Controller drivers Go here: http://support.dell.com/ If you enter your Service Tag Number, it should narrow the choices . . You can also Look in Device Manager under Network Adaptors . . it should tell you which adaptor you have . . download the driver for it andsavle to flash or cd to install on the crippled pc __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow? Last edited by simpswr; 04-05-2008 at 04:42 PM.