How To Install Network Controller Driver Without Internet

Apr. 28, 2019 / Updated by Bessie Shaw to Windows Driver Solutions

  1. Insert a blank CD into the burner drive of the computer to which you downloaded and saved the driver files. Click the “Burn Files to Disc” option when prompted with the small pop-up window at top of the screen. Windows displays a new File Explorer window. Click and hold the title bar in the File Explorer window with the left mouse button.
  2. If you install a wireless driver for a wireless card you don't have, your OS will ignore the driver. For those who would argue this point, they need only think about how a computer could possibly continue to function after installing the drivers needed for a USB wireless Nic, after you have unplugged the wireless Nic.

No Internet & No Drivers after a Fresh Install of Windows OS

“My laptop had a virus so I installed a new fresh version of Windows 7, now that is done I quickly realize that I can't access the Internet due to there being no drivers installed. The wireless drivers and every other Internet driver are not installed. I am trying to install from USB stick but not installing, please tell me what should I do?' --- Quoted from Spice Community

If you install a wireless driver for a wireless card you don't have, your OS will ignore the driver. For those who would argue this point, they need only think about how a computer could possibly continue to function after installing the drivers needed for a USB wireless Nic, after you have unplugged the wireless Nic.

This is not a rare problem. A majority of users who do a clean install of Windows ever encountered this embarrassing situation: no Internet connection on the computer. Lots of users can't access the Internet after reinstalling Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7, Windows XP, and if you've updated to the new Windows 10, you've probably got this no Internet issue. 'How to check my computer to install Lan driver? How to solve and prevent this problem?' This is what I will demonstrate today in this article.

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  • Fix: Ethernet Not Working Issue on Windows 10

How to Download and Install Network Drivers after Reinstalling Windows (No Internet Connection)

Generally, there are 3 methods to solve network connection problem after a Windows system format or reinstallation.

See Also:How to Install Drivers without Network, USB or CD Drive

Method 1: Download and Install Lan/Wired/Wireless Network Drivers with Driver Talent for Network Card

This way is easy and recommended since it is a smart, quick and automatic solution!

We have introduced that Driver Talent (formerly called DriveTheLife) offers a smart and automatic driver download, install, fix and update solution for all Windows users. But it needs a continuous Internet connection to do all the jobs. So what if there is no network driver and no Internet to download the driver?

That is why Driver Talent for Network Card is designed. Driver Talent for Network Card, as its name tells us, is specially developed to solve network card driver problems. It has a large size because all major network adapter drivers are integrated in its local library so that it is able to install network drivers or LAN drivers without Internet connection.

Now let's start to explore how to use it.

Step 1. Go to a computer whose network connection is available. Download Driver Talent for Network Card via the button below and save the .EXE file to a USB drive. (If you have not such computer around you, you can also download the utility via your iPhone or Android phone or other network available devices.)


Step 2. Connect the USB drive to your computer and copy the installer file. Then run the .EXE file to install Driver Talent for Network Card.


Step 3. Launch the utility and it will start scanning automatically without any advanced configuration. (Are you wondering when the network driver is installed? It is installed during the process of installing Driver Talent for Network Card.) Once this tool is installed, the network driver is installed successfully.

Step 4. Restart the computer. You will see that the computer has Internet access again. If you want to install other drivers, you can complete all the jobs with one 'Update' or 'Download' click.

All the functions that Driver Talent have are adapted in Driver Talent for Network Card. So just use it as Driver Talent after the network drivers are installed. Don't know the full features of Driver Talent? View Driver Talent user guide here.

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  • Fix No LAN (Local Area Network) Access in Windows 10

Method 2. Download Network Drivers from One Computer to Another

If you have one more computer available, you can use it to help download drivers for your computer which has no Internet access. Try the 'Pre-download' feature on Driver Talent. It will help you to download all the correct drivers including the network drivers for your computer.

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For more details on how to download drivers on another computer, refer to: 5 Steps to Download Drivers for another Computer PC.

Warm Prompt: Now there is a Special Edition for Driver Talent Pro and Driver Talent for Network Card Pro. You just need to pay $3.99 for a 7-day license to enjoy all features of Driver Talent Pro or Driver Talent for Network Card Pro on your computer, including the one-click solution. Users who want to try Driver Talent Pro should not miss it. Click here to learn more.

Method 3. Download and Install LAN/Network/Internet Drivers Manually

To download and install network drivers or LAN drivres manually has never been easier. You need to refer to the hardware model and details then search painfully for the correct driver for your network adapter. It is no doubt a time-consuming job. However, it also works well if you got the right driver installed on your computer.

Note that another Internet-available computer is needed to download Driver Talent for Network Card or the specific driver of your network card. Then transfer the .exe file onto your computer to install. It's much better to download and install it on your computer before you format or reisntall the Windows system.

All major computers are supported including Dell, Asus, HP, Acer, Samsung, Toshiba, Lenovo, Sony, etc. to download network drivers offline.

All commonly used Windows systems are supported including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, etc..

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If you still fail to connect to the network on your computer, you can drop a line below in the comment section or click the support menu on the left of this page, we'll try our best to help you. If you encounter other driver problems after the latest Windows 10 update, you can also comment below. Hope you continue to have access to Resource section on this site as well as provide support.

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Reboot of XP home - cannot connect to dsl - missing driver - - Latest reply: Joselyn - Oct 19, 2009 at 02:51 AM
Hello,
I have recently had a virus. re-installed my windows xp application only to find out that I cannot connect to the internet due to ' ethernet controller driver not found '??????? I have been trying to download drivers - etc for TWO WEEKS..PLEASE HELP!!
Motleymh
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approved by Jean-François Pillou on Nov 27, 2018
Tony
Thank you
All these replies urging us to go to a website and download an updated ethernet controller driver are useless because you can't even access the internet without the ethernet controller, unless you have a second PC already hooked up to work with the internet.

How To Install Network Controller Driver Without Internet Service

Go to the support Website :
  • of the maker of your computer :
  • or of the maker of your Motherboard if your computer is an assembled computer.

Eg.
  • https://www.asus.com/support­

Then make a copy of the ethernet driver, and then copy it onto the original PC to get it acces the intenet. Most people may have to go to a computer repair store and ask if they can buy the ethernet controller driver for their OS and PC on a CD or flashdrive, or instead, but an external Ehternet controller device and connect it to your PC via USB.

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Tent
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If you have a usb connector you can use that.
Once its recognized as hardware to install you'll
be able to connect to the internet & look for your
drivers. I had a similar situation and was able to
find all xp drivers except the ethernet for gateway.
At the moment I don't need it though. It takes a
while to make it show up on your pc, but in your
case im sure you'll be fine trying that out
xpcman4574
Thank you
what brand and model computer?
xpcman4574
How To Install Network Controller Driver Without Internet

How To Install Ethernet Drivers Without Internet

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First find the web site for the motherboard manufacturer. You should find the drivers you need within the 'support' tab.
Good Luck
Joselyn
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Hello
I have the Ethernet drivers for the following:
* Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
* This driver is when you missing the driver in you Acer Aspire 5610
http://support.euro.dell.com/...
ENJOY
beyondorange

How To Install Ethernet Controller Driver Without Internet

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Guys,
I did some digging, and the ethernet controller is not a device, there is an adapter (probably wireless) that needs a driver. Lavalys' program Everest will tell you who makes the wireless adapter in your pc. If you can figure out who makes the wireless adapter on your own just install the drivers for it. Remember an 'ethernet controller' is not a device, it is a general useless description of a problem.
armhart

How To Install Network Adapter Driver Without Internet Windows 7

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Have to tried the Atheros Wireless LAN Adapter drivers?
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