No connections are available"; updating drivers doesn't fix?.

[alexsunny123]

Hello,

For the past week and a half we haven't been able to get on the internet because the computer says no connections are available, when in actuality there are. Tried updating the drivers -- search "drivers," go to "network adapters," the video I was watching said "just uninstall a random one" but the computer only has one, Realtek PCle FE Family Controller. Trying to update it/do a hardware update scan yields no results, as it says everything is already updated and working properly. Also tried resetting the router, and nothing. I don't know what to do now. Turning the computer on and off randomly helped in the beginning, but now it stays constant.


thanks
alexsunny

[strollin]

Ensure that the cable is plugged in securely on both ends (computer and router).  Try using a different cable.  It's possible that the network adapter in your PC has failed.  In that case you can purchase another one to add to your computer (provided you have an expansion slot available).  If not, you can get an adapter to be able to plug your network cable into a USB port.

Most Ethernet ports have at least one status indicator light that should glow green to indicate you are connected and blink to tell you when data is being transferred.  Do you see any similar lights on your computer?

[patio]

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