Hello Rick,

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We understand the inconvenience you have experienced.

What is the make and model of your computer?

Hi ChrisMcN, Thank you for the post. There is no Windows 10 driver for Gigabit CT desktop adapter yet, you may refer to our download center ( Intel® Download Center). Jul 12, 2011 Hi Larry, The Intel(R) 82579V Gigabit Network Connection does not have drivers for any Windows Server operating system. I know this does not help you, but for anyone else looking at this discussion, the The Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection does have drivers for Windows Server operating systems.

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From the description, I suspect that the problem lies with the incompatible network drivers. Suggest you to check and install latest network drivers from device manufacturer website. You can search them using your device model number. To fix this issue, follow the below mentioned troubleshooting steps and check if they helps.

Method 1:

Update the Network drivers through Device Manager manually and check if this helps.

a) Open run command by pressing Windows key + R and type “devmgmt.msc” (without quotes) and hit Enter.

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b) Spot and expand the “Network Adaptor”.

c). Right click on the network driver and select “Update Driver Software”. When it prompts to choose an option How do you want to search driver, then go with Search automatically for updated driver software. If you have a driver available on your PC, then select Browse my computer for driver software, then select the appropriate location, where the driver located on your PC for updating it. (Ensure that PC is connected to Internet while performing this step)

d). Once this is done, restart the computer to check the problem fixed. If it doesn't fix the issue, then Right click on the same driver and select “Uninstall” then restart the system and let the system install the driver automatically on Start. Check and see if it resolve the issue. (Recommended step)

Method 2:

Try installing latest drivers in compatibility mode. Compatibility mode runs the program using settings from a previous version of Windows. Follow these steps to install the drivers in compatibility mode and check if that helps.

a. Download the latest and available drivers from the manufacturer’s website.

b. Uninstall the existing network driver from your PC through Control Panel.

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c. Right-click on the driver setup file and click on ‘Properties’.

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d. Click on the ‘Compatibility’ tab and check the box ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 8/8.1 or 7 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once this is done, restart the computer and check if the issue persists.

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Keep posted how it went.