Undefined network problem windows 7

Not an IT pro? Windows Client. Sign in. United States English. Ask a question. Quick access. Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Answered by:. Archived Forums. Windows 7 Networking. Sign in to vote. I've just arrived at a friend's house for a holiday.

She has a working, internet accessing, network using a Vista computer. I remove the ethernet cable from her computer and connect it to my Windows7 laptop and get the "Unidentified Network" problem. My laptop works fine for internet access at home. We are here to help and guide you in the right direction. To provide the appropriate resolution I would need more information from your end. Did you make any recent changes on the computer prior to this issue?

What is the make and model number of the computer? Do you have a wired or wireless network? Let's first run network troubleshooter and check if it helps. Method 2: If the first method didn't fix the issue I would suggest you to try the steps in the article and check if it helps. Method 3: If the issue persists, I would suggest you to uninstall and re-install latest Network Drivers from the manufacturer website.

Check if it helps. Let us know the status of the issue after performing the troubleshooting steps. If you need any further assistance or information regarding the issue with Internet connection, I will be glad to help you.

I tried to use the network troubleshooter and the problem seems to be an ip configuration problem. I searched for solutions and tried:. Hello Ergi, Noting that you've already tried to troubleshoot the issue prior to posting your concern here in the Community, please provide the exact steps performed as this would allow us to confirm and isolate the possible cause.

If you think this was useful, feel free to mark it as answer to help those who are facing the same problem. Hello I have been using windows 7 for only like 5 - 6 months. Thanks in advance. I have the same question 3.

Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Sher Amo Microsoft Agent. Hi Ergi, An outdated or incompatible network driver can be one of the factors why this issue occurs. Let us know if you need further assistance. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.