Network adapter not installed?

Question

hey guys , just joined but i had a virus on my laptop which i had to re-install windows 7 ultimate (not through a CD) so i log back in my laptop to find my f-keys aren't working and that i cannot connect to the internet without the ethernet cable , beside my network controller it has a yellow exclamation mark saying "windows cannot find the driver code 28"

im running windows 7 ultimate on a dell inspirion n5010

Please help as i have a lot of coursework to do :/

Thank you.

Dell - Harish M · Answer

Hi Harry_Grewall ,

Kindly install the network drivers from the below link.

http://dell.to/WjmDfG

Link for driver download page : http://dell.to/UTwbyB

Also find the link for How to Download and Install Drivers in the Correct Order

http://dell.to/V3m8HS

Kindly revert for any queries.

Dell - Harish M · Answer

Hi Harry_Grewall , Yes , Kindly run the drivers.

Harry_Grewall · Answer

just to ask , do i run the drivers? cause after i dowloaded it , just says all files were unzipped , and still not working

Harry_Grewall · Answer

how do i do that? sorry im kinda new?

Dell - Harish M · Answer

Kindly Right click on the file that you have downloaded and choose the option 'Run as administrator' and follow the onscreen instructions.

Harry_Grewall · Answer

sent the service tag to you

Harry_Grewall · Answer

now its saying the operating system is not supported , setup will not be installed

Harry_Grewall · Answer

great no answer

Harry_Grewall · Answer

what now?

Dell - Harish M · Answer

Kindly send me the System Service Tag throught a private message .

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Dell - Harish M · Answer

Hi Harry_Grewall  , Kindly uninstall the LAN driver from device manager and restart the unit .

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Network adapter not installed?

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