Network adapter LAC configuration

I am having problems connecting to the internet. Windows Network Dignostics is indicating that my network adapter "Local Area Connection" is not configured to use the IP protocol. It also indicated that the "Realtek PCIe GBC Family Controller" is experiencing driver or hardware related issues and that I should ensure the IP bindings are correct. To ensure that the "IP version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and IP version 6 (TCP/IPv6) are selected in the configuration for the network adapter "Local Area Connection", they are selected. When reviewing the adapter in device manager, it indicates that the device is working properly and that the lastest driver is being used - Driver version dated 9/02/09 - 6.227.902.2009. My connections was working on 12/24/09. I installed a windows update on 12/24/09, service pack 212 24 2009 that appears to have loaded some system 32 drivers (KB917607) in addition to win32 help.exe. I restarted my computer on 12/26/09 and have not had internet connection since. I also tried attaching a D-link wireless connection which the computer recognizes and indicated taht I have a wireless connection but I am still not connecting to the internet. I am using my laptop to access using the wireless. Can someone help

Hello,

It sounds like windows tried to update to the "newest driver." Whats the model and brand of this laptop? i.e. HP Pavilion dv4 1280us

From there I can go to HP site and post a link to the download of the latest and greatest driver.

My system is a HP Pavillion a6642p
OS Vista Home Premium -Service Pack 2 - 64-bit


I will try the HP website but have found it to be not very helpfull in the past

Thanks

Try here and download the latest network driver. If there isn't a newer one, go with an older one

Select software and drivers HP Pavilion a6642p Desktop PC - HP Customer Care (United States - English)