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.
Hope that's the information you need.
Thanks,
HypoCheese.