can't get driver installed for lan card

[Stern]

i needed to hook up into a network to get some files the other day, and put a lan card i've got lying around into my comp. First of all, windows only detects it as an Ethernet Controller, but can't assign any of it's own drivers to it, and then it doesn't detect any of the drivers on the CD as valid.

I'm quite sure it's a Realtek 8139 ( or something like that ). I've tried downloading some drivers from driverguide but none of them are accepted by windows, and when i force install them, i get a Code 10 ( The device cannot start ). I'm stuck finding drivers for this and its VERY annoying.

 

[Mem]

Try a different slot,btw code 10 means,

Code 10
If the device has a "FailReasonString" value in its hardware key, that string is displayed as the error message. The driver or enumerator places this registry string value there. If there is no "FailReasonString" in the hardware key, the following generic error message is displayed:
This device is either not present, not working properly, or does not have all the drivers installed. (Code 10)

Try upgrading the device drivers for this device.

Solution button: Update Driver

To resolve this error code, make sure the device is connected to the computer correctly. For example, make sure all cables are plugged in fully and that all adapter cards are properly seated. Follow the suggested solution button and update the device driver. It may be possible to remove the device and redetect it using the Add New Hardware wizard.

Link.

 

[Stern]

that seems to work, thanks mem