Yes, there is a way to check the status of network card drivers on Windows. Windows provides two ways of doing this: through Device Manager and through third-party driver utilities.
Using Device Manager
Device Manager is a component of the Microsoft Windows operating system. It can be used to view the status of installed hardware devices (such as network cards) and to update or uninstall their drivers. To access Device Manager, go to the Start menu and type “Device Manager” into the search box and hit Enter.
Once inside Device Manager you can view the status of your network card by expanding the “Network Adapters” category. The status should be visible next to the entry for your network card.
Here are the possible statuses you might see:
• Enabled – This indicates that the device is functioning properly and its associated driver is active.
• Warnings – This indicates that the driver needs to be updated or an issue was detected during startup.
• Disabled – This indicates that the device is not connected or its associated driver is inactive.
• Unknown – This indicates that the device is not recognized by the computer or its associated driver is not installed.
You can also access Device Manager via the Control Panel. Go to Control Panel and double-click on “Device Manager”. You should be able to find “Network Adapters” in the list of installed devices.
Using Third-Party Driver Utilities
Third-party driver utilities can be used to view the status of network card drivers on Windows. These utilities can be downloaded from the internet or purchased at software stores.
These utilities allow you to view the version of your installed network card driver and get detailed information about it. They also provide the option to update the driver if an upgrade is available.
To use these utilities, simply install them and follow the instructions provided. After launching the utility, you should be able to find the list of installed network card drivers along with their statuses.
Conclusion
The above methods can be used to check the status of network card drivers on Windows. Device Manager is included in Windows and provides basic information about network cards, while third-party driver utilities offer more details and have the option to update drivers.