Installing a new network adapter driver can be done by following these steps:
1. Start by downloading the appropriate driver from the manufacturer’s website. Be sure to select the correct type and version for your operating system.
2. Once the download is complete, open the file and begin the installation process. Follow the instructions on the screen until you reach the “Finish” button.
3. When the installation is complete, restart your computer. This will allow the new driver to take effect.
4. Once your computer has restarted, open the Device Manager. You can do this by right clicking on the My Computer icon, selecting Properties, and then clicking on the Device Manager tab.
5. Expand the Network Adapters category. Your new network adapter should now be visible with an exclamation point next to it. This means that Windows has detected it but does not yet have a driver installed.
6. Right click on the new network adapter and select Update Driver Software.
7. Select “Browse my computer for driver software”.
8. Choose “Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.”
9. Select the driver that you downloaded from the manufacturer’s website.
10. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
11. Once the installation is complete, you should be able to connect to your network.
After you have completed the steps above, you should now have a functioning network adapter driver installed on your computer. If you experience any problems, you may need to install the driver from the CD that came with the adapter or contact the manufacturer’s support team for additional assistance.