Very weird problem while installing ethernet card drivers.

Question

Hey guys. basically, i reformatted, popped in the dell driver cd, installed every driver on it. In device manager the ethernet card drive were yellow, but I know I installed all the stuff off the driver cd and knew the location of where it was installed so i hit the 'Reinstall Driver' and typed in the location which was the C: and got this weird error The location you specified does not exist or cannot be reached Please enter another location or uncheck the 'include this location in the search box' So basically it wouldn't work with anything including C: Can someone please help me? Thanks alot. MD

volcano11 · Answer

Which model computer?  Which ethernet card?  Which version of Windows?  Perhaps with some more information, someone may be able to help. Steve

deeparise · Answer

i'm running windows xp on a dimension 8250. Don't know which model ethernet card, but what I can tell you is I formatted 3 times and have never ran into this problem

General Aziz · Answer

Hey deeparise im having the same problem too. I just formatted my comp and now the ethernet controller no longer has drivers and can't run properly. The dell drivers cd or the windows 2000 cs don't seem to help this problem. I have a dell dimension L900cxe with windows 2000. I have no ethernet controller and no network card so i cant access the internet on my lan. If any1 can help please give me some advice.

jwatt · Answer

General Aziz,

Since you have a different operating system and a different computer model than "deeparise", it might be better to start a new thread, rather than replying to this one.

Here is the complete list of Windows 2000 drivers for the Dimension L CXE series machines. You may need to register with Dell Support before you can access that link.

The most likely Ethernet adapter for your machine is the "CNET Pro200WL Ethernet Adapter". If that is not the adapter you have, you can locate the proper network adapter (Ethernet) driver for your system using the Downloads tab at the top of the Forum page, and your machine's Service Tag.

Jim

deeparise · Answer

thanks for nothing. I figured out the problem myself and got the drivers installed. I should of never bought a Dell

General Aziz · Answer

thx for the help jim, where is this service tag btw. Is it located around the computer box? Im currently using a comp at my friends house and so i havent checked. When I get to my dell i will try the cnet drivers and i'll let u guys know. Thx again Message Edited by General Aziz on 05-04-2004 11:41 AM

jwatt · Answer

General Aziz,

The service tag for desktops is usually on the back of the enclosure. You can also view the service tag from the BIOS. The BIOS setup is entered on your machine by pressing the "Delete" key. Here's an illustration of the first setup screen.

Jim

General Aziz · Answer

thx for all the help guys. I actually didnt get to try the driver although that was definitly the solution. My brother got impatient and when i wasnt around he used the dell format disk. Now it loads with windows ME :( . Im building myself a new comp so I'll let him suffer with that crap box.

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