Ethernet not working - need to re-enable


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 10
       #1

    Ethernet not working - need to re-enable


    Hey,

    Earlier this week there was an update for windows 10, I'm not sure what the update was but it took about an hour to install so was fairly big (although I see no real changes). Anyway, since then the ethernet adapter no longer works when the computer starts up. It just says unidentified network and that no cable is connected (the cable definitely is, and I've tried different cables and same result).

    Anyway, the solution is to disable the adapter and enable it again, and then it works as expected. The problem is, it will randomly stop working sometime when you start the computer up again, and so you have to go through the process again. I've tried updating the driver, but there are no new updates. Reinstalling the driver is only a temporary fix, as the problem will arise again the next time I restart the device. Is there any permanent solution for this?

    Anyway, thanks for taking the time to read this post, any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

    Some system info:

    Edition: Windows 10 Home
    Version: 1511
    OS Build: 10586.164
    Network Adaptor: DM9621A USB to Fast Ethernet Adapter(KMDF)
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  2. Posts : 42,735
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #2

    Hi, bit of a random stab:
    What happens if you turn Fast Startup off?
    and I saw someone suggest this:
    Go into properties>power management> and uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device when power is low.

    You should be able to see what the update was from here:
    Ethernet not working - need to re-enable-snap-2016-04-11-18.48.41.jpg
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  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    dalchina said:
    Hi, bit of a random stab:
    What happens if you turn Fast Startup off?
    and I saw someone suggest this:
    Go into properties>power management> and uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device when power is low.

    You should be able to see what the update was from here:
    Ethernet not working - need to re-enable-snap-2016-04-11-18.48.41.jpg
    Turning off Fast Startup did the trick, thank you very much! Just before I saw your post I had noticed the issue only occurred when launching cold, if I fixed the issue and restarted the problem would not occur.

    I tried the power management option but there was no such tab in the properties window for the adapter. Thanks about the update too, I wasn't aware of that. It just says the update was Windows 10 Version 1511, must have been a big one cause it took some time. I'll wait for the next update and see if the issue occurs again When Fast Startup is on.

    Once again, thanks very a lot, your help is much appreciated!
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  4. Posts : 42,735
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #4

    Sometimes we're lucky- other times pure skill. Just had a feeling I'd seen that one before
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