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Ethernet Not Working
Hi there!
I have no experience at all with computers/connection issues, so apologies for my poor use of terminology.
I live in the Bay Area and I have xfinity/Comcast.
Around a week ago, I stopped being able to connect to Ethernet. After troubleshooting, I found that the error was "One or more network protocols are missing" or "Windows Sockets Empty".
I have already tried the following things:
1. Reset my computer / made sure all the cords were plugged in
2. Did a "netsh" in command prompt to reset my IP
3. Gave "Full Control" to everyone in folder 26 in my Registry Editor
4. Did a "netsh" to reset my winsocks
5. Disabled NETBIOS on both wifi/ethernet
I also couldn't find any new drivers...
Each time I tried one of these fixes, I would have ethernet for ~5 minutes after I restarted my computer. Afterwards, it would instantly disconnect me and connect me back to WiFi.
After I tried disabling WiFi, my ethernet connection would still dc, but I would simply have to troubleshoot it, and would work again after restarting my adapter.
Is there any way for me to fix problem for good? My WiFi cuts off really randomly from time to time and that's really frustrating..
If there's anything I missed please let me know and I'll try to provide it!
Thank you so much!