Windows 10: Just built a new PC and added Windows 11. When trying to download drivers, it rebooted and...

I just finished building a PC for the first time and everything was running great. I used a USB to download Windows onto it and was taken to the add drivers screen.I am using a GIGABYTE B550M K motherboard and I was attempting to add the drivers from GIGABYTE's website but couldn't see them when looking through the folder I added it to on my USB when putting it in the new PC. In the manual for my motherboard, it said to unzip the files and when I added the folders and it said to reboot, I did, and it gave me the blue screen and code and just kept restarting until I was given the option to rese

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Windows rebooting on logo after new motherboard/cpu

I was getting ready to suggest the same thing. Boot into safe mode and uninstall all the for everything. I would even go as far as going into device manger and cleaning everything out that is motherboard and cpu related. The reboot and let windows find what it can and install the drivers.

 

New Windows 11 Professional PC not recognized by router with wired ethernet connection?

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

It sounds like you've already taken a thorough approach to troubleshooting the issue. Since you've ruled out many common factors, I'll provide a few more steps you can try to diagnose and potentially resolve the problem of your new Windows 11 Professional PC not being recognized by your router with a wired Ethernet connection:

1. Driver Update and Reinstallation:
   
   • While you mentioned that you installed the Realtek Ethernet driver, it's worth double-checking if there are any updated drivers available from the motherboard manufacturer's website. Sometimes, motherboard-specific drivers can help ensure compatibility.
     
2. Static IP Configuration:
   
   • Try assigning a static IP address to your Windows 11 PC. This can sometimes help in situations where automatic IP assignment is causing issues. Configure the static IP within the Windows network settings and ensure it's within the same subnet as your router.
     
3. Network Reset:
   
   • Open the Windows 11 "Settings" app.
     
   • Go to "Network & internet" > "Status."
     
   • Scroll down and click on "Network reset."
     
   • Follow the prompts to reset your network settings. This will remove and reinstall all network adapters and reset your network settings to their default.
     
4. Driver Uninstallation and Clean Install:
   
   • Uninstall the Realtek Ethernet driver completely.
     
   • Reboot your computer.
     
   • Install the latest driver you downloaded from Realtek or your motherboard manufacturer's website.
     
5. Network Troubleshooter:
   
   • Run the built-in Network Troubleshooter in Windows 11:
     
     1. Right-click on the network icon in the system tray.
        
     2. Select "Troubleshoot problems."
        
     3. Follow the prompts to let Windows attempt to diagnose and fix network issues.
        
6. Consider Another Network Adapter:
   
   • If the issue persists, you might consider getting a separate Ethernet PCIe adapter (a different brand) and installing it in your PC. This can help determine if the issue is specifically related to the Realtek adapter.
     
7. Try a Different Router or Connection:
   
   • If possible, try connecting your PC to a different router or network to see if the issue persists. This can help narrow down whether the problem is related to the PC or the network.
     

Remember that network-related issues can be complex, and the solution might require a combination of steps.

Please feel free to let me know if you have any further updates, thanks.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

New NVIDIA ForceWare drivers for Windows Vista x86

New NVIDIA ForceWare updated driver for Windows Vista February Customer Technology Preview (CTP) build 5308.FebCTP_Final.060217-2200 is now available for download. This driver has no performance optimizations included and has received limited stability testing.

Release Notes:

• This driver does not include an Installshield. You must use the INF installation to install this driver by going to the Windows device manager and manually updating the graphics driver.
• Windows may default to 16bpp color after the driver install and disable the Desktop Window Manager (DWM). To work around this issue set the color to 32bpp and reboot the PC.
• Please view the Product Support list for all products that work with this driver.
• These drivers are tested for use only with Microsoft Windows Vista February CTP build 5308.FebCTP_Final.060217-2200 only.
• The NVIDIA graphics control panel is not included in this driver release.

Download: ForceWare ver 87.15 for Windows Vista x86 (3,21MB)

Source: NVIDIA