Question about connecting to Ethernet?

Ernst_sel
Member

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04-26-2021, 05:03 PM

I installed windows 11 first before adding drivers. Now I'm uncertain about breaking the Windows loop. It keeps saying "Can't connect to ethernet."

Ernst_sel

04-26-2021, 05:03 PM #1

I installed windows 11 first before adding drivers. Now I'm uncertain about breaking the Windows loop. It keeps saying "Can't connect to ethernet."

CamLove
Junior Member

04-26-2021, 10:38 PM

What are the specifications for this setup (brand and model of each part installed)? Did this system function before using another version of Windows?

CamLove

04-26-2021, 10:38 PM #2

What are the specifications for this setup (brand and model of each part installed)? Did this system function before using another version of Windows?

stephanie2005
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04-28-2021, 03:43 AM

What is "windows loop"? Can you provide a screenshot? (upload to imgur.com and post link)

stephanie2005

04-28-2021, 03:43 AM #3

What is "windows loop"? Can you provide a screenshot? (upload to imgur.com and post link)

Marinated
Senior Member

666

04-28-2021, 02:02 PM

By loop I mean that when I turn on my PC it goes to Windows and starts searching for ethernet and can't find one....even though I have ethernet cable plugged in. I can reach a command line - but I'm not sure how to either load drivers or remove windows. I also tried installing a new wifi driver on a flash drive, but I'm not sure how to access the flash drive either.

Marinated

04-28-2021, 02:02 PM #4

SuperScout345
Member

217

04-29-2021, 06:12 PM

Please show a screenshot.
Your description is too vague.
Generally you have to install a lan driver.
You download it from motherboard manufacturer support site.
What is model name of your motherboard?

SuperScout345

04-29-2021, 06:12 PM #5

Blockmonkey415
Junior Member

04-29-2021, 11:01 PM

Ok, I'm new to this. I should have mentioned this is a new build. I built the PC with MSI 690 with Wifi. Once I knew it would power up, I turned it off and restarted it with Windows 11 flash drive. Windows loaded but then it looks for internet. So now every time I start it up - windows boots up and gets to where it looks for internet and stops with the message that it can't find any ethernet connection. I think its because there is no driver.

Blockmonkey415

04-29-2021, 11:01 PM #6

SynneK
Member

185

04-30-2021, 12:44 AM

The precise full model of the motherboard is important. Are there any Wi-Fi settings in your BIOS that I should check? Did you connect your PC to the router using an Ethernet cable?

SynneK

04-30-2021, 12:44 AM #7

The precise full model of the motherboard is important. Are there any Wi-Fi settings in your BIOS that I should check? Did you connect your PC to the router using an Ethernet cable?

yalo29
Senior Member

641

05-02-2021, 01:22 AM

The motherboard I have is an MSI Z690-A Pro Wifi DDR4 LGA 1700ATX. I'm not sure if Wi-Fi is turned on in BIOS. My computer is also connected via Ethernet to the router.

yalo29

05-02-2021, 01:22 AM #8

The motherboard I have is an MSI Z690-A Pro Wifi DDR4 LGA 1700ATX. I'm not sure if Wi-Fi is turned on in BIOS. My computer is also connected via Ethernet to the router.

waffii120
Junior Member

05-03-2021, 08:18 PM

Read the Windows 11 installation guide.
You'll need to skip the internet part and make a local user account.
Learn how to perform a clean install of Windows 11 at startup, whether you have an internet connection or not, and set it up with a local account or a Microsoft account.
Windows 11 offers the full capabilities and security of Windows 10 with a new and updated appearance. It...
www.elevenforum.com

waffii120

05-03-2021, 08:18 PM #9