Question Problem connecting to ethernet ?

[islander87]

I loaded windows 11 before installing drivers. Now I'm not sure how to get past Windows loop. It goes to "Can't connect to ethernet"

 

[COLGeek]

What are the specs for this system (make/model of all installed components)? Has this system ever worked with a previous installation of Windows?

 

[SkyNetRising]

I'm not sure how to get past windows loop. It goes to Can't connect to ethernet.

What is "windows loop"?
Can you show a screenshot?
(upload to imgur.com and post link)

 

[islander87]

By loop I mean that when I turn on my PC it goes to Windows and starts searching for ethernet and can't find one....even though I have ethernet cable plugged in. I can get to a command line - but I'm not sure how to either load drivers or remove windows. I also tried putting new wifi driver on a flash drive, but not sure how to get to the flash drive either.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Please show a screenshot.
Your description is too vague.

Generally you have to install a lan driver.
You download it from motherboard manufacturer support site.
What is model name of your motherboard?

 

[islander87]

Ok, I'm new to this. I should have mentioned this is a new build. I built the PC with MSI 690 with Wifi. Once I knew it would power up, I turned it off and restarted it with Windows 11 flash drive. Windows loaded but then it looks for internet. So now every time I start it up - windows boots up and gets to where it looks for internet and stops with the message that it can't find any ethernet connection. I think its because there is no driver.

 

[COLGeek]

What exact, full model MSI motherboard? Details matter.

Is wi-fi enabled in your BIOS? I'm surprised that Win 11 isn't finding a compatible driver for two devices.

By the way, is your PC connected to your router with an ethernet cable?

 

[islander87]

My motherboard is MSI Z690-A Pro Wifi DDR4 LGA 1700ATX. I dont know if wifi is enabled in BIOS. And yes my PC is connected with an ethernet cable to the router.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Read windows 11 install tutorial.
You'll have to bypass internet requirement and create local user account.

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