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Vista computer won't connect to Internet with ethernet or wireless

Started by ShinobiGT , Nov 24 2010 07:08 PM

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ShinobiGT

Posted 24 November 2010 - 07:08 PM

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Hi, i have a windows vista computer. I had AVG and Norton stuff on my computer and tried to remove it to make way for new program. anyhow that was the last thing I did and then this morning it would not connect to the internet.

I ran a diagnose on explorer and is said " the network adapter Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller" has driver , hardware issues

Also in CMP I ran that Ipconfig and all i got was media state : media Disconnected

I have all other computer running fine with internet. I don't know what to do. Need mad help Please

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zbd

Posted 25 November 2010 - 08:44 PM

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Try a system restore to before the problem started.

Then have only one antivirus program on your PC at a time.

Norton removal tool:
http://us.norton.com...3834EN&ln=en_US

AVG removal tool:
http://www.avg.com/u.../download-tools