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    I can't update my LAN driver.

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by The Biles, May 3, 2009.

  1. The Biles

    The Biles Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm using Vista 64-bit, and I get the update in Windows Update. The official update:
    Code: 
    Realtek - Network - Realtek RTL8168B/8111B Family PCI-E GBE NIC

Download size: 148 KB

You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

Update type: Optional

DriverUpdate: Realtek Network software update released in February, 2009

More information: 
http://winqual.microsoft.com/support/?driverid=20252951

Help and Support: 
http://support.microsoft.com/select/?target=hub
    It fails every time I try to install. Any ideas?
     
    The Biles, May 3, 2009
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  2. piyush1911

    piyush1911 Notebook Enthusiast

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    it is an older driver windows update is trying to give you.... you must already have a driver newer to the one that windows update is giving you....

    this is normal... anyways never update any driver from windows update....
     
    piyush1911, May 3, 2009
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  3. Win3K

    Win3K Notebook Consultant

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    Just ignore it.
     
    Win3K, May 6, 2009
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