Clean windows install- no internet over ethernet

almoststew1990 · 22 Nov 2014 at 17:20

I get the message when I use the Windows Troubleshoot thing that the connection / adapter doesn't have a valid IP configuration. Any ideas how to fix this?
I've done a reset on the router and it hasn't fixed it.

This is on a clean install of Windows 7 and installed the Ethernet drivers from the Asus Sabretooth z87 motherboard driver page. Nothing else whatsoever is installed.

wazza300 · 22 Nov 2014 at 17:25

turn of the adaptor/connection in windows and turn it back on again?

APM · 22 Nov 2014 at 17:25

go into the adaptor and check that your IPv4 settings are on automatic

almoststew1990 · 22 Nov 2014 at 17:32

4 and 6 are all automatic. I've disabled and renabled the adapter and reinstalled driver

asim18 · 22 Nov 2014 at 17:35

Have you ever messed around with your router?

Sounds like you may have disabled the DHCP server on your router in the past.

almoststew1990 · 22 Nov 2014 at 17:39

I hadn't touched my router before and after the clean install.

I fixed it now- turned the pc off at the wall for 2 mins, reset it and immediately i get offered the Home / Work / Public and get connected up. Weird.

Anyway thanks for your help guys.