Re-Install W7(update drivers)

[Frank Munoz]

I recently just had an issue with a desktop where it somehow upgraded itself to w7 ultimate, but my product key is for w7 home premium.
So I began to receive the "unauthorized" version of w7 ultimate at some point.

I did not have the installation disks.
But Microsoft provides and .ISO of all windows version and so I downloaded the 64 bit version of it, and burned it onto my usb.

Now, I clean installed this version of windows 7 home premium and entered the product key and everything, but now the screen resolutions are all off slightly and every driver needs an update BUT I can't do that fully because the driver for the network adapter is shit and doesn't pick up anything.

I do have everything from my past w7 ultimate stored in "Windows.old"
but nothing fxcking works.

Help

[Frank Munoz]

Also, this pos runs AMD Athlon(tm) ii x2 245 processor 2.9gz
4gb

[Wayward Vagabond]

try reinstalling with 32bit version. idk though just a suggestion

[Frank Munoz]

Originally Posted by Wayward Vagabond

try reinstalling with 32bit version. idk though just a suggestion

I had the same idea.
it's still downloading though

[RNGRX]

download your network card drivers onto your usb/cd and then run it on the windows 7 computer. From there download the rest of the drivers required.

[Frank Munoz]

Originally Posted by RNGRX

download your network card drivers onto your usb/cd and then run it on the windows 7 computer. From there download the rest of the drivers required.

how do i know which ones though??
I've been looking for hours.

I attempted this with intel's driver for 64 bit and it says i'm missing intell adapters or smthing and will not install

[RNGRX]

Click Start > Control Panel.
Click Hardware and Sound.
Click Device Manager under Devices and Printers
Click the + symbol in front of Network Adapters to expand the section.

[Frank Munoz]

Originally Posted by RNGRX

Click Start > Control Panel.
Click Hardware and Sound.
Click Device Manager under Devices and Printers
Click the + symbol in front of Network Adapters to expand the section.

I actually just did that and i think it said it was a general somthing.. I didn't remember it cause i didn't think it was it.. woops
I can't look at it now cause right after i looked i began to instal the 32bit version

i'll check it again right after this thing finishes
approx.~ 15 minutes

[Frank Munoz]

Just checked it,
and turns out there is no "Network Adapters" section.
Only a "Display adapters" and under that is only "Standard VGA Graphics Adapter".

In other words, my computer can't find the actual adapter i believe?

[RNGRX]

If you are using an Onboard Ethernet controller, be sure it's enabled in the BIOS.

[Frank Munoz]

Originally Posted by RNGRX

If you are using an Onboard Ethernet controller, be sure it's enabled in the BIOS.

but I'm psure it is enabled cause it says it is.
But, i'll check the BIOS as well.

Iono if it's OnBoard though.
it just says Ethernet Controller.

[TC_Halogen]

What is the make and model of your computer? Are you certain you have the proper drivers? Drivers are occasionally computer specific, as certain models will have differing video adapters or network adapters. Also be aware that missing/incorrect drivers may cause your computer to under-perform (one of the easiest things to miss is an improper chipset driver).

[Frank Munoz]

Originally Posted by TC_Halogen

What is the make and model of your computer? Are you certain you have the proper drivers? Drivers are occasionally computer specific, as certain models will have differing video adapters or network adapters. Also be aware that missing/incorrect drivers may cause your computer to under-perform (one of the easiest things to miss is an improper chipset driver).

I am 100% uncertain of what drivers I have.
I'm trying to figure them out.


manufacture date: 2011 May 28th
Dell Inspiron 570
AMD processor
Windows 7 Home Premium
that's all i know

[emerald000]

Go to Dell website to find what you need:

http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/...roductselector

[Frank Munoz]

Originally Posted by emerald000

Go to Dell website to find what you need:

http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/...roductselector

ive been there for the past day and everytime I attempted to install a driver it would tell me an there was some type of error regarding another missing component.

BUT, I have actually resolved my problem through numerous attempts of downloading/installing/rebooting/trial and error.
thanks for the help guys

[Tyson ultima]

Download your network drivers to get online. Then try to find a cracked version of driver genius (yes this is legit which i why I say cracked so be warned of what you download.) The free version kind of just searches up what drivers you need to download. The cracked version downloads them all for you.