I was originally using wifi, and I installed Hamachi to allow for a more direct hosting option for my game servers, but now I no longer needed it, and uninstalled it. However now, I have no Ethernet adapter (it doesn't appear in my list of adapters).

I have attempted to search for the correct drivers, but so far no luck. I have:

Accidental realtek ethernet controller driver uninstall kelly3241 Apr 12, 2014, 4:22 PM I've uninstalled my realtek ethernet controller driver from my lenova laptop. The chance that this is a software issue, and as such, you may already know that Realtek PCIe GBE family controller driver Windows 10 are already released. Now all you need to do is download the drivers. And this package of Realtek PCI GBE family controller driver supports both for a 32-bit and for 64-bit operating systems.

• Detect hardware changes in the Device Manager
• Searched for Drivers online (automatic)
• Looked for the appropriate drivers using intel online
• Searched for drivers online manually, though I am uncertain as to what exactly I am searching for.

I am at work at the moment, so I am unable to give all the necessary information for my PC, but I will be able to get that all later. For now:

• PC: All-in-one Asus Desktop
• OS: Windows 7 Home 64-bit

EDIT

Ethernet adapter properties:

Currently installed adapters

I have found (what I believe to be) the driver i need, however, before the process even starts, I get this error:

1 Answer

You need to get the PCI vendor and device string from Device Manager. Right click the unknown device->properties->details. Then use the dropdown to pick Hardware IDs. You will see something like PCIVEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_E0001458&REV_06

In this instance, the Vendor ID is 10EC and the device ID is 8168.

You can then use the site www.pcidatabase.com to start narrowing it down. It may not tell you who sold the card, but it will at least tell you the chipset, and from there you can figure it out.

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After you upgrade your computer to Windows 10, if your RealTek Network / Ethernet Drivers are not working, you can fix the problem by updating the drivers. It is possible that your Network / Ethernet driver is not compatible with the newer version of Windows.

How to Update Device Drivers

There are two ways to update drivers.

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Option 2: Update drivers manually - Find the correct driver for your Network / Ethernet and operating system, then install it by following the step by step instructions below. You’ll need some computer skills to use this method.

Option 1: Update drivers automatically

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1. Download the Driver Update Utility for RealTek.

2. Double-click on the program to run it. It will then scan your computer and identify any problem drivers. You will see a results page similar to the one below:
   

3. Click the Update Driver button next to your driver. The correct version will be downloaded and installed automatically. Or, you can click the Update Drivers button at the bottom to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out-of-date on your system.

Option 2: Update drivers manually

To find the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, choose from our list of most popular RealTek Network / Ethernet downloads or search our driver archive for the driver that fits your specific Network / Ethernet model and your PC’s operating system.

If you cannot find the right driver for your device, you can request the driver. We will find it for you. Or, try the automatic option instead.

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Tech Tip: If you are having trouble finding the right driver update, use the RealTek Network / Ethernet Driver Update Utility. It is software which finds, downloads and istalls the correct driver for you - automatically.

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After downloading your driver update, you will need to install it. Driver updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow. Visit our Driver Support Page to watch helpful step-by-step videos on how to install drivers based on their file extension.

How to Install Drivers

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After you have found the right driver, follow these simple instructions to install it.

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1. Power off your device.
2. Disconnect the device from your computer.
3. Reconnect the device and power it on.
4. Double click the driver download to extract it.
5. If a language option is given, select your language.
6. Follow the directions on the installation program screen.
7. Reboot your computer.