wan miniport adaptor (ip) ras async adapter... no driver!

[marno17]

wan miniport adaptor (ip) ras async adapter

No driver!

How do I reinstate this driver as I can't get an internet connection on this pc.

I reinstalled windows 7 and when I troubleshoot my internet conn I get a message telling me 'windows did not detecta properly installed network adapter. If you have a network adapter, you will need to reinstall the driver.'

I'm not sure where to start. I went to components and under network and adapter there is loads of info but I'm not sure which bits I use to find the specific driver with the use of another pc?

Thanks in advance

 

[marno17]

Thanks for your valued response

I have a Dell optiplex 7010 prebuilt

Version 6.1.7600 Build 7600

X 64 based

Intel (R) core(TM) i5-3470 CPU @ 3.20Ghz, 3201Mhz, 4 core(s), 4 logical processors

Bios version A17

SM bios 2.7

 

[marno17]

Right I've finally worked out that my drivers have gone because I did a fresh install of Windows 7 ultimate. Apparently this removes sp1 along with the relevant drivers.

As my internet isn't working could I not just buy a cheap usb WiFi dongle and update that way?

Also I keep getting a message to activate windows and that windows won't update.

Is this because there is no internet connection or because windows isn't activated?

If it is because it isn't activated I don't think there is any point in trying to fix this pc as it wouldn't be cost effective to buy a new key and I don't know where to get an old copy of windows pro ( original os). If I did could I use the original key that is on the cab or would that have been one use only?