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hi guys..i formatted my laptop and reinstalled a WIN7 ultimate,however i noticed im missing a network controller driver which i cant find online!(yet).a network device and driver is already installed( realtek ) but this damn network controller is the laptop is a toshiba satellite l505.help needed pls

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As describes, an entry called "Network Controller" in Device Manager after a clean Windows 7 install means Windows does not have the driver for that particular network device. is correct that vendor media or the manufacturer support site is the simplest source, but when those are missing the most reliable approach is to identify the hardware precisely and fetch the matching driver.

Steps to identify and get the correct driver

  • Open Device Manager, right‑click the unknown "Network Controller" → Properties → Details → select "Hardware Ids". Copy the top value (it will contain VEN_xxxx and DEV_xxxx).
  • Paste that VEN/DEV string into to discover the vendor and device name.
  • With the vendor/device known, download the driver from either the device vendor or the laptop maker’s support page. For signed Microsoft drivers try the Microsoft Update Catalog and match the OS (Windows 7 32/64‑bit).

Practical tips and cautions

  • Check the exact model/submodel on the L505 sticker (bottom of the laptop) before downloading from the manufacturer; many L‑series models have different wireless cards.
  • Install chipset drivers first — they help Windows enumerate devices correctly.
  • Avoid random third‑party driver sites; use the laptop maker, the NIC vendor, or Microsoft Update Catalog to avoid malware and mismatched drivers.

If the Hardware Ids field is empty or unclear, boot a Linux live USB and run a hardware scan (lspci) to get vendor/device IDs. If posting here, include the exact Hardware Ids line and Windows bitness; with that string someone can point to the precise driver package.

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You will find drivers CD when you buys the lap top you can install it from there other wise you have to check toshiba's service center.

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the laptop did not come with driver cds!..when i formatted i lost everything.toshibas service center online only has network device drivers(realtek).so which exactly is the network device controller?

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