What Went Wrong: Your Quick Fix Reference

Installing network adapters is not difficult, but you need to watch out for a few potential trouble spots. Here are some things you might encounter and what to do if you have these problems:

  • Network adapter drivers vary depending on the version of Windows that is in use. If you install a network adapter before its driver and find out that the driver needed to be installed first, open the Windows Control Panel and use the System icon to locate the network adapter. Right-click the adapter and choose Remove or Uninstall. Shut down your PC, remove the adapter, restart your computer, and then install the driver properly. Following this, shut down your computer and install the network adapter.

  • If you rush in ...

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