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For one, the driver should get downloaded in Windows Update ...
IF you remove the driver software when you uninstall it (you might get a dialog box asking to remove the software OR there might be a checkbox to remove the software ... or you might not get prompted)
Answer yes or check the box to remove the software.
Run Windows Update manually to get the driver.
You'd have to pull the battery, disconnect the AC power, and hold the power button down for 2 minutes to reset CMOS to default values.
But I don't think resetting CMOS is necessary for what sounds like a driver or HW issue.
HW issues are easy to test, boot to a Linux stick and see if the HW works under that OS.
So I'll focus on the driver first.
I have already uninstalled a few times, removing the files after promted, and letting windows reinstall. I Did not try Linux, but I tried Win 7 amd XP with the same result. So I am leaning towards a hardware problem.
I have the same problems. I have tested 3 Network cards, all with RTL8111C. Code 10 on all of them.
I have the RTL8111E on my motherboard.
Yes I have. Have tried older versions from realtek:s web page. Have tried to install it from Windows update.
Have you tried to uninstall it and restart, in case of a corrupted driver, it might fix it.
One suggested solution is to turn off computer and pull the power plug for 10 mins.
Other option it to remove UpperFilters and LowerFilters.
How to Delete the UpperFilters and LowerFilters
I have tried that to. But I going to remove all network driver and reinstall both rtl8111e and rtl8111e when I get home.
I found a solution, you just need to turn on CSM support in BIOS