Apologies if I am too hassled to introduce myself properly and more apologies if this is not the correct forum. I have been searching for a couple of weeks for the right microsoft forum to ask my question.

I had a Windows 8 installation that had been working acceptably for about 2 years. A month ago my PC automatically upgraded to Windows 8.1 On previous occasions I had been able to restore Windows 8 via a previous restore point. This time all previous restore points had been deleted and I could not revert to Windows 8.

Since the automatic upgrade, internet is no longer working. The proposed solution by the troubleshooter was to connect to the internet so my computer can be automatically checked. That is so illogical it is almost funny.

I tend to imagine that the automatic upgrade messed up with some driver required to make an internet connection. What are the prospects of reverting to Windows 8 without having to reinstall my programs? Will my settings prior to the Windows 8.1 automatic upgrade be preserved? Would "reset the computer" do that?

• Moved by Olaf EngelkeMVP Tuesday, July 07, 2015 12:18 PM Offtopic in WHS forum

Hi,

For your problem, I suggest you use Windows 8.1 if this problem can be resolved.

Generally speaking, if it's driver problem, you can adapt to remove these problematic driver and reinstall them from PC manufacture website. Please confirm if there is any other problem except NIC driver.

If problem persists, please feel free let us know.

The proposed solution by the troubleshooter was to connect to the internet so my computer can be automatically checked. That is so illogical it is almost funny.

Not if it is security/obscurity which is doing it.  I am having the same problem kind of problem getting W10 connected as a VM.  At least in my case there is nothing wrong with the physical connectivity.  It is not a networking issue, it is an obscure administration/configuration issue which is horribly frustrating to try to get a handle on.

So, see if this PowerShell command gives you any clues.

    Get-NetConnectionProfile

C.f.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/insider_wintp-insider_web/limited-connectivity-with-ethernet-drivers-after/8c4d1339-b67d-4b04-b00d-058c3755d41e?page=2

 

HTH