Dear HP,
I just had the unfortunate experience of having to re-install Windows 7, but not via the recovery option as this failed to work.
It seems my PC works except for some drivers, including the ethernet drivers. Deprived of internet it is very difficult to get any updates and other drivers. I am currently working from my WIfe's PC hoping to fix the issue soon.
Specs:
HP Pavilion - Windows 7
Missing drivers
Ethernet controller
Hardware ID
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_2ABF103C&REV_06
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_2ABF103C
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&CC_020000
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&CC_0200
PCI Simple Communications Controller
Hardware ID
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C3A&SUBSYS_2ABF103C&REV_04
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C3A&SUBSYS_2ABF103C
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C3A&CC_078000
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C3A&CC_0780
SMBus Controller
Hardware ID
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C22&SUBSYS_2ABF103C&REV_05
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C22&SUBSYS_2ABF103C
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C22&CC_0C0500
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C22&CC_0C05
Many thanks in advance,
Rob