Driver-related problems can crop up any time. However, the good news is that they are generally easy to fix.

The same holds true for the “Windows did not detect any networking hardware” error, which occurs when your network adapter driver is not installed correctly.

Network Adapter Drivers Updates

How can you fix this Networking problem?

In this post, I’ll show you how to solve “Windows did not detect any networking hardware” error once and for all. However, before we look at the solution, let’s understand why this error occurs.

Typically, the said error shows up after you’ve upgraded Windows or installed a fresh version. Mostly Windows installs the default drivers on its own but sometimes errors happen and the end result is driver-related problems, like the aforementioned error.

To fix it, you must install the correct network adapter yourself.

Follow the steps below to do this.

Install Network Adapter Driver Manually

Windows comes with a utility called Device Manager preinstalled, through this you can install, update, and uninstall drivers.

You can direct Windows to look for the most relevant driver itself and install it. If this fails, you have the option to manually search the driver and install it.

• Press Windows logo key + R together to bring up the Run command
• In Run command, type devmgmt.msc and click OK
• In the Device Manager, click Network Adapters and then right-click the Wireless hardware you are using and then finally click Update driver
• Now a pop-up window will appear on your screen asking you how you want update the driver. Choose the first option on the screen (that is, Search automatically for updated driver software) and follow the onscreen instructions
• Once the driver is installed, reboot Windows and check whether the issue is solved

If the error persists, you can try uninstalling the hardware and reinstalling it to install the default drivers.

• Press Windows logo key + R together to bring up the Run command
• In Run command, type devmgmt.msc and click OK
• In the Device Manager, click Network Adapters and then right-click the network hardware and click Uninstall device
• Once the device has been uninstalled, reboot Windows

If both the listed methods fail to update your drivers, try the last option of manually downloading the driver from the manufacturer’s site.

After you have downloaded the latest driver, follow these steps:

• Press Windows logo key + R together to bring up the Run command
• In Run command, type devmgmt.msc and click OK
• In the Device Manager, click Network Adapters, right-click the network hardware and then finally click Update driver
• This time select the second option in the pop-up Window (that is, Browse my computer for driver software)
• Now go the location where the driver file is saved and install it
• Reboot Windows

Install Network Drivers Automatically

As you might have realized, updating a device driver via the manual method can be quite a long process. Want to make short work of updating a network driver?

Then I recommend you use a reliable driver update tool. A good driver update tool can update outdated drivers in la matter of minutes.

Automatic driver update tools offer many benefits, the most important ones being:

• You can update device drivers automatically
• The software scans and updates all outdated or missing drivers at one go
• The tool picks the right drivers for your device and operating system, so you won’t have to worry about installing an incorrect driver by mistake
• Automatic driver updates are 100% safe

Driver Updater is one of the best driver update tools out there. Outbyte Driver Updater will give you access to a database of over 1 million drivers. It will regularly scan your PC, suggesting new driver versions to install. Driver Updater contains drivers for a variety of Windows devices. With just one click, you can update drivers in your system.

Step 1
Click here to Install and launch the app

Step 2
Scan all devices

Step 3
Install or update drivers automatically

 

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