F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Networks I don't see any network adapter or connection when I start up fresh Windows install.

I don't see any network adapter or connection when I start up fresh Windows install.

I don't see any network adapter or connection when I start up fresh Windows install.

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cookiedough909
Posting Freak
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03-19-2026, 08:24 AM
#1
I tried every trick I could, but my computer won't make a network adapter so I can't use the internet. Even after reinstalling Windows many times, nothing works. My motherboard is an HP P8H61-MX R2.0 and now I am trying to put Windows 10 on it.
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cookiedough909
03-19-2026, 08:24 AM #1

I tried every trick I could, but my computer won't make a network adapter so I can't use the internet. Even after reinstalling Windows many times, nothing works. My motherboard is an HP P8H61-MX R2.0 and now I am trying to put Windows 10 on it.

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Nategearatio
Junior Member
16
03-23-2026, 05:52 PM
#2
You need to put in the drivers that came with your new computer part, or download them straight from the maker's site.
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Nategearatio
03-23-2026, 05:52 PM #2

You need to put in the drivers that came with your new computer part, or download them straight from the maker's site.

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_FreeZiix_
Junior Member
3
03-23-2026, 07:10 PM
#3
Should I install driver software on Windows 8, but not for Windows 10 because it's already in place?
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_FreeZiix_
03-23-2026, 07:10 PM #3

Should I install driver software on Windows 8, but not for Windows 10 because it's already in place?

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_Gay__Lord_
Member
71
03-24-2026, 06:39 PM
#4
Take care there. There isn't much else you could do. It's been too long since I tried this, and back then rules were strict if the computer had one version or the other. I don't remember exactly what they were. Just give it a shot if you want to.
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_Gay__Lord_
03-24-2026, 06:39 PM #4

Take care there. There isn't much else you could do. It's been too long since I tried this, and back then rules were strict if the computer had one version or the other. I don't remember exactly what they were. Just give it a shot if you want to.

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SGSnake21
Junior Member
43
03-24-2026, 11:24 PM
#5
Here is the download page for the Realtek drivers: https://www.realtek.com/en/componen...0-...s-software The manual says what your motherboard needs you should be able to use the Windows 10 drivers on the Realtek site
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SGSnake21
03-24-2026, 11:24 PM #5

Here is the download page for the Realtek drivers: https://www.realtek.com/en/componen...0-...s-software The manual says what your motherboard needs you should be able to use the Windows 10 drivers on the Realtek site

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xazam1108
Junior Member
42
03-30-2026, 07:45 AM
#6
It's still not working and it keeps saying that the realtek network controller wasn't found. You need to turn off deep sleep mode or unplug and re-plug the cable. Maybe the port isn't working even though you plugged it in. Please try again. I have no idea what to do right now.
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xazam1108
03-30-2026, 07:45 AM #6

It's still not working and it keeps saying that the realtek network controller wasn't found. You need to turn off deep sleep mode or unplug and re-plug the cable. Maybe the port isn't working even though you plugged it in. Please try again. I have no idea what to do right now.