I finally downloaded and installed Windows 8 on my computer today. It has 3 hard drives, an SSD that has Windows 7, and two other drives that have media and other stuff. I shrank one of these volumes and created a new 50 GB partition for Windows 8. The install seemed to be without any glitches and I spent some time exploring the new OS.
After a while, I rebooted to go back to Windows 7 and the network adapter would not connect to the internet. I rebooted and went back to Windows 8 and it did connect to the internet. I should note that upon reboot, the screen was black to make the choice of OS, unlike when 8 first installed.
Basically I get the " Local area doesn't have a valid ip configuration " problem. I tried cycling the modem/router/pc with no luck. I reset the Internet Protocols as suggested but that did not help.
I uninstalled the adapter and let it reinstall in case it was a driver issue, no dice.
I did let Windows 8 do some updates if that is relevant.
Any ideas or suggestions? I appreciate any help.
After a while, I rebooted to go back to Windows 7 and the network adapter would not connect to the internet. I rebooted and went back to Windows 8 and it did connect to the internet. I should note that upon reboot, the screen was black to make the choice of OS, unlike when 8 first installed.
Basically I get the " Local area doesn't have a valid ip configuration " problem. I tried cycling the modem/router/pc with no luck. I reset the Internet Protocols as suggested but that did not help.
I uninstalled the adapter and let it reinstall in case it was a driver issue, no dice.
I did let Windows 8 do some updates if that is relevant.
Any ideas or suggestions? I appreciate any help.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 7
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor
- Motherboard
- EVGA P55
- Memory
- 12GB DDR3