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    nw8440 ethernet no longer detected

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Teraforce, Oct 1, 2008.

  1. Teraforce

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    I noticed that Windows no longer detects my ethernet card. It's not even showing up in the device manager anymore. I haven't had the chance to test it with a cable yet, but when I tried to install the drivers for it (BroadComm NetXtreme Gigabit ethernet), I get the message "The wizard was interrupted before installation could be completed"

    Any ideas??
     
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    Never mind, I fixed it myself. I shut the computer down, took out the battery, and held the power button down for a few secs. After I put the battery back in and turn the machine on, the Ethernet is working great now! (At least windows is detecting it; I haven't had a chance to plug a cable in yet)

    EDIT: I just tested it with a cable. It works great!
     
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