If you are running Windows 2000, there are several ways to reset your network card. For example, you can use Device Manager or Network Connections to reset the card.
Using Device Manager
1. Open the Control Panel, select System, and then click on the Hardware tab.
2. Click the Device Manager button.
3. Under Network Adapters, expand the list to find your network adapter. It is usually listed as a manufacturer name followed by the model number.
4. Right-click on the card’s entry and select Uninstall from the menu.
5. Click OK to confirm the uninstallation.
6. Windows will ask you to reboot your computer. Select Yes and let it restart.
7. Once Windows has restarted, it will automatically detect and install the network card again.
Using Network Connections
1. Open the Control Panel and go to Network Connections.
2. Right-click on the network card’s icon and select Disable from the menu.
3. Right-click on the card’s icon again and select Enable.
4. Windows will detect the card again and install it.
Using Command Prompt
1. Open the Command Prompt window by clicking Start, Run and typing “cmd”.
2. Type ipconfig /release and press Enter.
3. Wait for the command to complete and type ipconfig /renew.
4. Type exit and press Enter to close the window.
5. Restart the computer and Windows will detect and install the network card again.
Using Scripts
1. Download the ResetNetworkCard.bat script from this link:
2. Save the file to a convenient location such as your desktop.
3. Right-click the script file and select Run as Administrator.
4. The script will execute and reset your network card.
5. Once the script has completed, restart the computer and Windows will detect and install the network card again.
Using System Restore
1. Navigate to the System Restore tool located in the Control Panel, or type System Restore into the Start menu search box.
2. Choose the “Choose a different restore point” option and select a restore point before you began experiencing issues with your network card.
3. Follow the prompts to perform the system restore.
4. Once completed, Windows will detect and install the network card again.