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Can't install NIC drivers for 2k Server

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by tke402 1 view

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Hello,

I recently installed a 3 com NIC into a windows 2000 server, but the driver will not install. I followed the directions exactly. i receive no error messages. According to the instructions, the driver file ends in a .sys but when I go through the driver wizard it's only looking for an .inf file. I rebooted the server and the same thing happens. I also tried right clicking the .inf file and "install" but that doesn't work. The wizard doesn't give me an option to chose a different file of type. Any suggestions??

Chris

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by tke402

Sorry but that didn't work. I tried it three times. I verified that the driver was for that particular NIC but still no luck.

by curlergirl

Rather than just downloading the driver file, try downloading the entire installation package for your NIC. Also, most 3COM NICs come with a CD (labeled "EtherCD" with a version number) that includes a setup program that you can use to install yourNIC. If you have this CD, use it instead of downloading. Sometimes this works better for 3COM cards than just trying to install the driver itself. It also allows you to run a diagnostic program that can help check if the NIC is working properly.Hope this helps!

by tke402

Tried this also but it didn't work. I decided to buy a completly differetn NIC and it worked so I guess part of your answer helped me therefore you get the points. Thanks

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