Re: Windows Update pushing CNET NIC driver?

John Doe wrote:
Anybody else get this hardware update on the Windows Update web
site?

"CNet Cnet FAST200 Pci Fast Ethernet Adapter"

So far, the Hardware Portion of Windows Update has been less than
useless. And for some strange reason I get that apparently silly
suggestion.

I have a Realtek NIC with a higher driver version already installed.
I also have a disabled built-in networking adapter.

It's not a problem. Mainly curious.

I have had nothing but problems installing drivers from windows update. Working hardware and drivers become nonfunctional after reboot. Unless you're having troubles with the hardware in question, give very serious consideration about whether it's worth the risk (and your time) to try and update using the Windows Update site for hardware drivers.

Regards,

Ari

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