My computer wasn't picking up any changes in internet usage, I was pretty confused considering I was downloading at the time. I checked task manager, and other various apps, same result. I ended up searching for the problem, I then realised it was something to do with a Virtual Driver that I had to remove. As I proceeded to do this, another error showed itself as I uninstalled this driver. It went something along the lines of 'An error occurred…' I will check later and update this, but anyways, I searched for a fix to this problem as well. I had to uninstall my realtek drivers/internet drivers. I continued to do so and after a reboot of the computer, I saw the no connection sign on the network icon and was unable to connect to the internet.
I have had issues with Windows before considering I've tried to install Ubuntu on multiple occasions but this has generally failed considering I had installed it when it wasn't ready for a 1070 yet. I'd rather not restore my PC since I have hundreds of videos on my HDD and important files. Tried to use Ethernet through USB 2.0, TP-LINK USB 2.0 Ethernet. That doesn't work either. Installation of those drivers were fine, yet it will not connect.
I've tried reinstalling Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller, two ways actually, both coming up with errors…
1) The Realtek Network Controller was not found. If Deep Sleep Mode is enabled Please Plug the Cable.
2) This operation returned because the timeout period expired.
I'd assume I'm downloading the right thing, but it isn't working.
Edit: Tried several more things to fix it, nothing has helped, reinstalled drivers and such 80 times.
Edit 2: Cannot access power management tab in anything either, tried many solutions for this as well.
Edit 3: Turns out I can't click on the network icon, then click 'Network Settings', the settings logo is forever there.
Please download Windows Repair AIO Portable and save the file to your Desktop.
Temporarily disable your Anti-Virus software. For instructions, please refer to the following link.
Right-click the file and click Extract All…. Click Extract.
A folder (tweaking.com_windows_repair_aio) will be created on your Desktop. You will find a folder (Tweaking.com - Windows Repair) inside. Open this folder.
Note: Ensure you close any open programs.
Double-click Repair_Windows.exe to run the program.
Click Reboot to Safe Mode at the bottom of the screen, followed by Yes.
In Safe Mode, reopen the program. Click the Repairs tab, followed by Open Repairs.
A backup of your registry will be made.
Click Unselect All. Place a checkmark next to the following items:
01 - Reset Registry Permissions
02 - Reset File Permissions
03 - Reset Service Permissions
04 - Register System Files
05 - Repair WMI
06 - Repair Windows Firewall
07 - Repair Internet Explorer
08 - Repair MDAC/MS Jet
09 - Repair Hosts File
10 - Remove Policies Set By Infection
11 - Repair Start Menu Icons Removed by Infections
12 - Repair Icons
13 - Repair Network
14 - Remove Temp Files
15 - Repair Proxy Settings
16 - Unhide Non System Files
17 - Repair Windows Updates
18 - Repair CD/DVD Missing/Not Working
19 - Repair Volume Shadow Copy Service
20 - Repair Windows Sidebar/Gadgets
21 - Repair MSI (Windows Installer)
22 - Repair Windows Snipping Tool
23 - Repair File Associations
24 - Repair Windows Safe Mode
25 - Repair Printer Spooler
26 - Restore Important Windows Services
27 - Set Windows Services To Default Settings
28.01 - Repair Windows 8/10 App Store
28.02 - Repair Windows 8/10 App Store (Completely Reset App Store)
29 - Repair Windows 8/10 Component Store
30 - Restore Windows 8/10 COM+ Unmarshalers
31 - Repair Windows 'New' Submenu
32 - Restore UAC (User Account Control) Settings
33 - Repair Performance Counters
Click Start Repairs.
Note: Do NOT use your computer whilst the program is running.
