MIssing my network controller driver after re-installed windows 7

pci\ven_168&dev_002a&subsys_0203168c&rev_01\4&5157cef&0&0048

You have missed a C; it should be PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_002A&SUBSYS_0203168C

The Vendor is Atheros it is a AR9280 otherwise known as a Dell Wireless 1525 WLAN card.

The latest Dell Driver I can find for it is for Windows 7 32/64 Bit:

http://ftp.dell.com/network/R290807.exe - version 8.0.0.376

A later driver is found in the Unoffiicial Atheros website:

http://www.atheros.cz/atheros-wireless-drivers.php

Installation of the later driver has to be done via the Device Manager.

Hi,

I am also facing the same issue, My network controller driver is missing and it has a yellow exclamation in the device manager. Following your suggestions, I checked on the device Instance ID - VEN_14E4 & DEV_4727.

It is a DELL INSPIRON N5010 with Windows 7 Home Premium.

Can you let me know how to resolve this?

Thanks.

Should be the Dell Wireless 1501 or 1520 card on the Inspiron N5010 model.

The hardware ID for the 1501 card should be:

PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4727&SUBSYS_00101028&REV_01

So install this driver:

Driver 7×86, 7×64: http://ftp.dell.com/network/R302627.exe 5.100.82.34

Thanks natakuc4. 

I installed Dell Wireless 1501 card and I am able to see the network driver.  However I am not able to connect to the internet. The error shows Diagnostics Service policy is not running. When I try to start the Diagnostic Service Policy, it says 'Windows could not start the diagnostic policy service on Local COmputer. Error 5: Access is denied.' Also, the Diagnostic Service Host and Diagnostic System Host are also not started. The start option is greyed(disabled) on both.

i have the same problems and the number i get are PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1692&SUBSYS_04001028

Thanks natakuc4.  I installed Dell Wireless 1501 card and I am able to see the network driver.  However I am not able to connect to the internet. The error shows Diagnostics Service policy is not running. When I try to start the Diagnostic Service Policy, it says 'Windows could not start the diagnostic policy service on Local COmputer. Error 5: Access is denied.' Also, the Diagnostic Service Host and Diagnostic System Host are also not started. The start option is greyed(disabled) on both.

Hi Jshree01

Try the following steps

go to start ,search and type:- cmd, right click on returned cmd.exe and select "run as administrator" at the prompt type:-


net localgroup Administrators /add networkservice
press enter then type:
net localgroup Administrators /add localservice
press enter then type:
exit
press enter and restart your computer

Open services and make sure the service is started.

Source: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-networking/windows-7-diagnostics-policy-service-not-running/a73dbb62-86f8-4f3e-98aa-8e71c126ecd3

i have the same problems and the number i get are PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1692&SUBSYS_04001028

Hi Gee_x33,

Pl provide your system model and operating system, Win 7 or WIn8 or Win 8.1, 64 bit or 32 bit to provide the download link.

The ethernet card is Broadcom NetLink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet. 

The best way is to go to support.dell.com type your Service Tag and download the drivers from the list, since those are the specific drivers for your PC

i actually wonder everyone had such a hard time with drivers...

Its an Intel WiFi Link 1000.

Operating System and Model of Dell?

bro i too lost my lan and wirless drivers by re installing windows 7.......dell inspiron n5110  plz help me...soon

Please provide hardware IDs as there are variations of wireless card in each Dell model:

http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/driver-sets/checking-hardware-ids-in-the-device-manager/

Hi There

My laptop has the same problems, and have been recently formatted.

First is that the desktop is sort of like in the safe mode with enlarged text.

Also I have those yello exclamation marks over

Ether Controller

Network Controller

PCI Simple Communications Controller

SM Bus Controller

It is a Dell Inspiron N5050

Please I need your expertise help because I have no file back-up and would really like to keep my files.

Hi There My laptop has the same problems, and have been recently formatted. First is that the desktop is sort of like in the safe mode with enlarged text. Also I have those yello exclamation marks over Ether Controller Network Controller PCI Simple Communications Controller SM Bus Controller It is a Dell Inspiron N5050 Please I need your expertise help because I have no file back-up and would really like to keep my files.

Please provide hardware IDs as there are variations of wireless card and also video card in that model:

http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/driver-sets/checking-hardware-ids-in-the-device-manager/