This error indicates Network adapter failure as you said, to isolate the issue please try below steps:
Ensure the network adapter is enabled.
To enable the adapter:
Open Network Connections by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type adapter, and then, under Network and Sharing Center, click View network connections.
Right-click the network adapter icon, and then click Enable. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Reset the network adapter
To reset the adapter:
Open Network Connections by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type adapter, and then, under Network and Sharing Center, click View network connections.
Right-click the network adapter icon, and then click Disable. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Right-click the adapter icon again, and then click Enable. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
The adapter is now reset. Try connecting to the network again, or run the Network troubleshooter to verify that your network adapter is now working correctly.
Open the Network troubleshooter by right-clicking the network icon in the notification area, and then clicking Troubleshoot problems.
Performing a Diagnostic Test:
Right-click My Computer to open a context menu. Select Properties.
Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.
Expand the Network Adapter key and double-click Intel PRO/100 VE Network Connection.
Dell-Rajesh R
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June 12th, 2013 07:00
Hi CherAnn,
This error indicates Network adapter failure as you said, to isolate the issue please try below steps:
Ensure the network adapter is enabled.
To enable the adapter:
To reset the adapter:
Performing a Diagnostic Test:
Awaiting your response!