I just upgraded my 3 1/2 year old XPS 435T from W7 to W8. Every time I boot the device shows as disconnected (wire not connected). I search and found there is a later drive for W8, 8.7.1025.2012, which is dated 10/25/12. I had a V7 before.
I thought that fixed it, but it didn't? That seems to work OK on a reboot, but not a cold boot. I suspect the older driver did the same thing?
What I need to do is DISABLE the connection in the Network and Sharing Center's Change Adapter Settings, and then ENABLE the device, works fine then, until the NEXT boot...
Suggestions?
Irv S.