Unable to connect to internet after fresh install

steveb531

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Ok so ive done a fresh install of windows 8.1 onto my new SSD and it seems that im lacking some network drivers. Of course i cant get onto the internet to download the drivers. Ive tried downloading the drivers onto a laptop and transfering them over to the desktop via USB but i dont seem to be able to open the file.
Any help would be appreciated in getting me back online.
Cheers.
 

AssemblerX86

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You can't open the files by double clicking them...

You should get the .inf file (After you unzip them if you there were archived) and then go to Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management -> Device Manager -> Right-click on the unknown network device -> Properties -> Second tab -> Update Driver -> Second choice (NOT Automatic) -> Browse the driver files you have downloaded -> Next -> Choose the device you got listed -> Next -> Next -> etc...
 

steveb531

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Thanks for the info

Im having trouble finding the drivers i need... so many different results.

CPU: Intel i5 4690k
Motherboard: MSI G45 Z97

Could someone link me to the correct drivers with this?