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Ethernet Adapter not Showing: Fix it With 7 Simple Methods
Updating the network adapter is often a quick solution
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Updated onJuly 10, 2024
updated onJuly 10, 2024
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Device Managerlists all the essential hardware components for diagnostic purposes. However, some users have reported that the Ethernet adapter is not showing in Device Manager, and they cannot access the Internet.
If there’s no Ethernet controller in the Device Manager, it probably means it’s disabled. If you haven’t disabled the adapter manually, it can happen due to a power surge which can cause the network component to be disabled.
This article discusses what to do if you see no Ethernet adapter in Device Manager.
Why is my Ethernet adapter not showing up?
We have gathered a few things that may trigger this Ethernet adapter issue. The leading causes include the following:
Regardless of what causes these problems, it would be best if you successfully fixed them using the solutions we recommend below.
How can I fix the Ethernet adapter if it’s not showing?
Before venturing into any of these solutions, we recommend the following if you can’t find the Ethernet adapter in the Device Manager:
1. Show hidden devices
2. Reset Winsock
3. Clean up network devices
Once done, restart your computer and verify whether the Ethernet port is still not showing in the Device Manager if that’s the case, head to the next solution.
4. Change power management settings
5. Enable the ethernet adapter
6. Reset BIOS
The LAN card may be defective if your Ethernet is not showing up in Device Manager, even after following all the steps. You can either replace the card or get aUSB ethernet adapter.
Please let us know what fix helped you resolve the issue in the comments below. Also, remember to leave there any other questions or suggestions that you may have.
More about the topics:Device Manager,Ethernet,windows 10
Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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