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Author Topic: Ethernet stopped working suddenly and now computer won't turn on  (Read 2564 times)

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Xavier

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    Recently my Ethernet suddenly stopped working. I had not installed or uninstalled anything. I changed Ethernet cables and which port it was plugged into in the computer to no avail. So I assumed it was a pc fault as all other devices, Ethernet or wifi were functioning properly. I decided to restore my pc to a time before the Ethernet had stopped. After trying to turn it back on, it gets stuck on the loading screen.

    Xavier

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      Re: Ethernet stopped working suddenly and now computer won't turn on
      « Reply #1 on: May 27, 2016, 01:04:50 AM »
      Update: my computer has restored to an earlier date, however the Ethernet still does not work.

      Allan

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      Re: Ethernet stopped working suddenly and now computer won't turn on
      « Reply #2 on: May 27, 2016, 05:25:54 AM »
      You might want to get a new Ethernet card.

      DaveLembke



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      Re: Ethernet stopped working suddenly and now computer won't turn on
      « Reply #3 on: May 27, 2016, 10:57:27 AM »
      What does device manager report for ethernet?

      If you need a new ethernet the easiest installation is a USB Ethernet Adapter for around $15 such as this one:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812125019&cm_re=usb_ethernet-_-12-125-019-_-Product

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        Re: Ethernet stopped working suddenly and now computer won't turn on
        « Reply #4 on: May 27, 2016, 07:18:30 PM »
        Will a usb Ethernet adapter work with a broken Ethernet card, and will it be just as fast?