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    What driver do I need (after reformat)?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by ukera, Feb 11, 2012.

  1. ukera

    ukera Notebook Evangelist

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    So I reformatted my M15X last night, I like to do it at least once a year to keep my laptop running quickly, plus I have to install some pretty intensive software for University and I want it as quick as possible.

    Anyway, I'm having an issue with this one driver, the ever illusive Ethernet Controller under the Other Devices menu.



    I thought I installed all of the neccessary drivers, but I had one too many glasses of wine last night whilst waiting for it to format (I forgot how long it can take), so I can't remember the full list of drivers I installed.

    Is there anyway I can find out what driver I need?

    Thanks.
     
    ukera, Feb 11, 2012
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  2. Mexic00ls

    Mexic00ls Notebook Deity

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    It should be the Intel Gigabit LAN network drivers
     
    Mexic00ls, Feb 11, 2012
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  3. Fersknen

    Fersknen Notebook Consultant

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    The only drivers you need to install (afair) after a format is:

    Gigabit Ethernet
    5-in-1 card reader
    Free fall sensor
    Graphics Card

    The rest will be provided by Windows 7 on it's own accord.
     
    Fersknen, Feb 11, 2012
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  4. ukera

    ukera Notebook Evangelist

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    When I run R248086.exe it says it has extracted the files, but nothing runs?
     
    ukera, Feb 12, 2012
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  5. JohnnyFlash

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    Use 7zip to extract to a folder yourself, then go in and click the setup file.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Feb 12, 2012
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  6. ukera

    ukera Notebook Evangelist

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    I did that, rebooted and now there's another driver missing lol. Apparently an "Unknown Device" under the USB hub controllers. It also didn't fix the ethernet controller driver :(.
     
    ukera, Feb 12, 2012
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  7. Indiran

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    usually it will be the free fall driver, check that out.
     
    Indiran, Feb 15, 2012
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