Optiplex 5040 Ethernet Controller Driver Setup

For the OptiPlex 5040 and OptiPlex 7040, all the drivers installation for their devices are similar except that some system may have more devices than the other. After a clean installation of the Microsoft® Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 operating system, you must install the following drivers / software packages. Download the latest drivers for your Dell OptiPlex 7040 to keep your Computer up-to-date. Network & Wireless Drivers. How to install a driver manually? Network Controller Driver for Inspiron 15 N5040 - posted in Internal Hardware: Ive looked on several sights and tried to use automatic detection but I cannot find a driver for my friends.

Read the following Wiki:Clean Install Windows 10

Also: http://www.howtogeek.com/224342/how-to-clean-install-windows-10/

Just for reference:

How to dual boot Windows 7 and Windows 10 Technical Preview (Concept is the same with the released version of Windows 10) http://www.pagestart.com/win7win10tpdb10121401.html

How to uninstall or remove Windows 10 from a Windows 7 dual boot computer http://www.pagestart.com/win7rmovewin100105151.html

You can speed up the process by creating your own installation media.

Note: I suggest you make an Image Backup (to an external USB drive) of your current version of Windows before you attempt the upgrade. Should anything go wrong during or after the upgrade you can use the backup to restore your previous version.

See the end of my reply on more information on Image backup utilities.

To start the upgrade process:

Optiplex 5040 Ethernet Controller Driver Setup

Disconnect all unnecessary devices (USB Thumb drives, Media cards, Etc.) just have the keyboard and mouse. Install the latest Graphics driver update. Disable your Anti-Virus software. Restart the computer and try downloading Windows 10 again.

Help with installing Windows 10: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/help-upgrade-windows-10

Windows 10 Install and Upgrade Top Solutions

Dell Optiplex 5040 Specifications

Go to this this link and click on the 'Upgrade now' button and then click 'Run' to start the upgrade: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows/windows-10-upgrade

If you still can't start or complete the installation using the download version of Windows 10 then try using the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

Note: When you click on the above link, please read the instructions carefully.

'IMPORTANT: To upgrade for free, select Upgrade this PC now in the tool. You should NOT be asked for a product key during the upgrade process. If you create a USB and use it to install, make sure to remove the USB as soon as setup begins. If you don't, you may be prompted for a product key. If this happens, remove the USB and restart your PC to continue with setup.

Will you be running the tool from a 32 bit or a 64 bit device? Download the version for the device that will run the tool.'

You can also download the Windows 10 ISO file(s) version 1511 from Microsoft's Tech Bench, create your own installation media and use it to install Windows 10: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/techbench

Guide to Using Microsoft's Tech Bench website to download the Windows 10 ISO file

Click the Select edition dropdown list box as shown below and choose your edition. The Windows 10 ISO file contains both Home and Professional versions, you have the option to select which edition you want when installing Windows 10. Click the 'Confirm' button and wait while the option is validated (this may take a few seconds).

Next: Select your language then click the 'Confirm' button.

Select your desired architecture (32-bit Download or 64-bit Download button) and then click ‘Save’.

Note: The expiration of the links is 24 hours from the time of creation.

User Guide: How to use Microsoft's Tech Bench web site to download a Windows 10 ISO file, create installation media and activate Windows 10

How to use your Windows 7 / 8 or 8.1 Product key to activate Windows 10.

Activation in Windows 10 - Microsoft improves activation process in Windows 10:

'We have received a lot of feedback from Insiders on making it easier to activate Windows 10 on devices that take advantage of the free upgrade offer to genuine Windows by using existing Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 product keys. If you install this build of the Windows 10 Insider Preview on a PC and it doesn’t automatically activate, you can enter the product key from Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 used to activate the prior Windows version on the same device to activate Windows 10 by going to Settings > Update & security > Activation and selecting Change Product Key. If you do a clean install of Windows 10 by booting off the media, you can also enter the product key from prior Windows versions on qualifying devices during setup.'

Reference: http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/microsoft-improves-activation-process-windows-10

Additional information: Starting with the November update, Windows 10 (Version 1511) can be activated using most Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 product keys. For more info, see the section Activating Windows 10 (Version 1511 or higher) using a Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 product key in this topic.

Reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/activation-in-windows-10

Activating after reinstalling Windows 10

How you activate Windows 10 after reinstalling it depends on how Windows 10 was originally installed on your device. If you activated a free upgrade to Windows 10 or bought and activated Windows 10 from the Windows Store, you have a digital entitlement for your device. This means you can reinstall the same edition of Windows 10 that your device has a digital entitlement for without entering a product key. During reinstallation, if you’re asked to enter a product key, select Skip. Windows 10 will automatically activate online after the installation is complete.

If you previously installed and activated Windows 10 using a product key, you’ll need to enter the product key during reinstallation.

How to find your Windows 7 product key after upgrading to Windows 10 You upgraded your PC to Windows 10 and now you want to reinstall Windows 7 or Windows 8 key: http://www.pagestart.com/win10shkeyplus02271601.html

Select the Start button icon button, then select Settings > Update & security > Activation. If Windows 10 isn’t activated on your device, see Get help with Windows 10 activation errors for more info.

One of the most common is a generic key associated with 'Digital entitlement' computers. Digital entitlement is a new method of activation in Windows 10 that doesn't require you to enter a product key: Windows 10 - What type of product key do I have?

Get help with Windows 10 activation errors: If you upgraded to Windows 10 for free and ended up in a non-activated state, try following these steps:

Select the Start button icon button, then select Settings > Update & security > Activation.

Reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/activation-errors-windows-10

Activate Your Windows 10 License via Microsoft Chat Support

http://www.groovypost.com/howto/activate-windows-10-license-microsoft-support/

Customer support contact options:https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/search?query=windows%2010&p=windows

Image Backup Software

How to create an Image Backup to a USB Flash Drive:http://www.pagestart.com/win10flashdrive0929152.html

How to create an Image Backup of Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 to an External USB Drive: http://www.pagestart.com/win7todo9103161601.html

EaseUS Todo Backup Home V9.1http://www.todo-backup.com/home/home-backup.htm

User friendly interface simplifies the backup process.

Free version: http://www.todo-backup.com/products/home/free-backup-software.htm

Version comparison chart: http://www.todo-backup.com/products/home/comparison.htm

Includes: Incremental backup, Disk/partition clone

User's Guide: http://www.todo-backup.com/download/docs/User_Guide.pdf

(Note: Install Todo and then create an 'Emergency Disk' before you start creating your first image backup)

Version 9.1 supports XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8 / 8.1 and Windows 10

Acronis True Image 2016:

Has a 30 day trial version available, trial Key sent to your Email Address.

User interface has become more complex and less obvious, be prepared to read the user's guide before you start. Pay special attention to the 'Options' and don't exclude the 'System Volume Information' folder from the backup.

Note: Cloning and drive initialization (creating a MBR) are not supported in the trial version. Image Backups and restores are fully functional.

For the trial version, recovery / restore image is available only when booting from an Acronis Bootable Media CD.

Install Acronis and then create a bootable Restore/Rescue Media CD before you start creating your first image backup

30 day trial: http://www.acronis.com/en-sg/homecomputing/thanks/ati-local/

True Image User Guides and documentation:

2016 supports XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1 and Windows 10

There is also a 'Cloud' backup version so you don't need to lug an external USB Drive around if you travel a lot: http://www.acronis.com/en-us/cloud/backup/

Paragon:

Free version 14: http://www.paragon-software.com/home/br-free/

User's Guide: http://www.paragon-software.com/home/br-free/download.html

Home Version 15 $39.95: http://www.paragon-software.com/home/brh/

User's Guide: http://download.paragon-software.com/doc/Paragon-Backup-and-Recovery-15-Home-Manual.pdf

Support: http://www.paragon-software.com/support/

supports XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows 10

Macrium Reflect:

Optiplex 5040 Ethernet Controller Driver Setup Windows 10

Free version: http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspx

(No technical support available for the free version)

Macrum Reflect Home Edition ($69.95)

http://www.macrium.com/personal.aspx

Suport: http://www.macrium.com/ticket.aspx

Version 6.1.1023 supports XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1 and Windows 10　

Notes:

1) For users who have a Western Digital disk drive there is a free version of Acronis 2015:

Ethernet Controller Driver Download

Instructions

You need at least one WD hard drive attached in your system to be able to install and run the product.

Optiplex 5040 Ethernet Controller Driver Setup Download

The installation procedure is straightforward.

1.Download the .zip file that includes both the executable file as well as the User Guide.

2.Extract the .exe file and the User Guide. (Read the User's Guide before you install)

3.Run the executable file and follow the on-screen instructions.

Supports: Windows XP SP3, Windows 7 SP1 (all editions), Windows 8 /8.1 and Windows 10 Insider Preview

2) For users who have a Seagate / Samsung disk drive there is a free version of Acronis 2013, It's called Seagate Disc Wizard:

Home Page: http://www.seagate.com/support/downloads/discwizard/

User's Guide: http://www.seagate.com/files/support/discwizard/dw_ug.en.pdf

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