Network Controller driver not found, Windows 7, 64bit, Gateway ID49C

[Wolfenhart]

Salutations,
I'm having some really bad issues with my Gateway ID49C Laptop. Somehow the Network Controller has completely vanished from my devices, and I have zero access to the intearnet as a result.

Under my device manager, in Other Devices, the Network Controller status is saying that there is no installed driver, and Manufacturer is listed as Unknown.

I feel this could all be solved by updating the drivers automatically, but alas, NO INTERNET 😀

I have attempted to use Gateway's support pages for re-installing both the LAN and Wireless drivers, but neither had any effect on the Network Controller (which I facepalmed over the obviousness)

I am at a loss for what to do beyond taking a sledgehammer to this POS in a fit of rage. Help? ;w;

Post script: Windows 7, 64bit

 

[drtweak]

So it just says Network Controller? That would be a wireless of course. you should still have your wired (ethernet) working still. Now there are 3 drivers found for your laptop model. You will want to download all 3 and try all 3 of them. One of them will have to work.

http://global-download.gateway.com/GDFiles/Driver/Wireless%20LAN/Wireless%20LAN_Atheros_9.0.0.173_W7x64_A.zip?acerid=634134601038997831&Step1=NOTEBOOK&Step2=ID%20SERIES&Step3=ID49C&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=GATEWAY&SC=PA_6G Atheros

http://global-download.gateway.com/GDFiles/Driver/Wireless%20LAN/Wireless%20LAN_Broadcom_5.60.350.6_W7x64_A.zip?acerid=634134601326557701&Step1=NOTEBOOK&Step2=ID%20SERIES&Step3=ID49C&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=GATEWAY&SC=PA_6G Broadcom

http://global-download.gateway.com/GDFiles/Driver/Wireless%20LAN/Wireless%20LAN_Realtek_2010.0.0119.2010_W7x64_A.zip?acerid=634134603572102911&Step1=NOTEBOOK&Step2=ID%20SERIES&Step3=ID49C&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=GATEWAY&SC=PA_6G Realtek

Those are the 3 wireless cards that came with your laptop. it could be either one of those 3. I hate it when they do this to us. Its like...WHY HAVE 2-10 difference wireless cards for the same model! just have one! lol