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    Broadcom driver load error?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ppen1, Sep 3, 2007.

  1. ppen1

    ppen1 Notebook Guru

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    Just a quick question as I'm wondering if my ethernet adaptor is not working.

    I've installed the broadcom 10/100 driver 4.60 and when loading up the diagnostics software - Broadcom control suite, I get a red cross where the adaptor is. Vista is also telling me occasionally that there is an error loading the drivers but in device manager, the drivers look to be loading fine.

    Question is: Is the red cross in the diagnostics software because I'm not using the ethernet adaptor or is there really an error in loading up the driver?

    I'm connected up using wifi at the moment so this is all academic.
     
    ppen1, Sep 3, 2007
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    can someone who is not using their ethernet adaptor please check to see if this is the case?
     
    ppen1, Sep 3, 2007
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    It's normal for the Broadcom control suite (and the network adaptor tray icon) to show a red cross if the adaptor is not actually in use. If the device manager says it's ok, you don't need to worry.
     
    PeterD, Oct 4, 2007
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