Elden Ring causes network adapter to not work

[shinshoka]

When I start the game and load into the world, after a few minutes it causes my network adapter to stop working lose all internet access. I am playing on offline mode and it happens every time.

The game played fine when I played it on release but when going back to it this issue keeps happening. I tried everything I could find on this issue and it is still happening. Please help

[Syragon™]

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I get similar on my power-line Ethernet adaptor sometimes.

I mean I get drop outs sometimes but it's WAY more common on Elden Ring. It's always like their anti cheat disables the network adaptor if there is some small disconnect.

Probs just coincidence.

Anticheat can not disable something, it just send a call to any inactive Device with specific device ID's since some weeks now a lot of devices have wrong device ID's and get triggered by the systems checks, most manufacturers have updated the drivers and Firmware but there are also some where the device will never get fixed.

Also some devices have faulty powersaving functions since a Windows update and turn off without the need.

just to add, i think overall this is my wiring in my walls as i live in a cottage with old wiring in the walls and are likely causing interference somewhere.

i am probably a victim of confirmation bias here lol i see this and this; ah this is my issue lol. thanks for clearing it up

[dark-breed]

Първоначално публикувано от Syragon™:

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Anticheat can not disable something, it just send a call to any inactive Device with specific device ID's since some weeks now a lot of devices have wrong device ID's and get triggered by the systems checks, most manufacturers have updated the drivers and Firmware but there are also some where the device will never get fixed.

Also some devices have faulty powersaving functions since a Windows update and turn off without the need.

just to add, i think overall this is my wiring in my walls as i live in a cottage with old wiring in the walls and are likely causing interference somewhere.

i am probably a victim of confirmation bias here lol i see this and this; ah this is my issue lol. thanks for clearing it up

A look into the Windows event viewer can give more information if the problem is caused inside of the Computer or at the network side (if no logs point to a driver restart or System fault).

Powerline Adapters Interfer with DSL signals and they also often get broken over time.

[Syragon™]

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just to add, i think overall this is my wiring in my walls as i live in a cottage with old wiring in the walls and are likely causing interference somewhere.

i am probably a victim of confirmation bias here lol i see this and this; ah this is my issue lol. thanks for clearing it up

A look into the Windows event viewer can give more information if the problem is caused inside of the Computer or at the network side (if no logs point to a driver restart or System fault).

Powerline Adapters Interfer with DSL signals and they also often get broken over time.

It used to happen to my brother with different hardware at the same time. I think it's the latter. Might invest in something wireless. I think looking at the logs would be overkill, as also happened to my brother using Powerline adapters in the same house. Not a fault adapter as I have 2 different brands and tried both.

getting a completely new router and a mesh network soon anyway.

[Syragon™]

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just to add, i think overall this is my wiring in my walls as i live in a cottage with old wiring in the walls and are likely causing interference somewhere.

i am probably a victim of confirmation bias here lol i see this and this; ah this is my issue lol. thanks for clearing it up

A look into the Windows event viewer can give more information if the problem is caused inside of the Computer or at the network side (if no logs point to a driver restart or System fault).

Powerline Adapters Interfer with DSL signals and they also often get broken over time.

'Powerline Adapters Interfer with DSL signals and they also often get broken over time.' - after some thought. I think it's this. It's not just elden ring so i need to accept it's this. It's uncommon so not a huge deal. I'll probs go wireless soon anyway.

[shinshoka]

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just to add, i think overall this is my wiring in my walls as i live in a cottage with old wiring in the walls and are likely causing interference somewhere.

i am probably a victim of confirmation bias here lol i see this and this; ah this is my issue lol. thanks for clearing it up

A look into the Windows event viewer can give more information if the problem is caused inside of the Computer or at the network side (if no logs point to a driver restart or System fault).

Powerline Adapters Interfer with DSL signals and they also often get broken over time.

There were errors in the windows event viewer but only when I attempt to re enable the adapter and not when the internet dies. Still not sure what's causing the wifi adapter to stop working

[dark-breed]

Първоначално публикувано от shinshoka:

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A look into the Windows event viewer can give more information if the problem is caused inside of the Computer or at the network side (if no logs point to a driver restart or System fault).

Powerline Adapters Interfer with DSL signals and they also often get broken over time.

There were errors in the windows event viewer but only when I attempt to re enable the adapter and not when the internet dies. Still not sure what's causing the wifi adapter to stop working

Would nice to see the logs.

[shinshoka]

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There were errors in the windows event viewer but only when I attempt to re enable the adapter and not when the internet dies. Still not sure what's causing the wifi adapter to stop working

Would nice to see the logs.

Information:
Device PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_51F0&SUBSYS_00748086&REV_01\3&11583659&0&A3 was configured.

Driver Name: oem70.inf
Class Guid: {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}
Driver Date: 01/21/2024
Driver Version: 23.30.0.6
Driver Provider: Intel
Driver Section: Install_GEN_SLR_HrP2_201_AX_2x2_WinT_non_6e
Driver Rank: 0xFF0001
Matching Device Id: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_51F0&SUBSYS_00748086
Outranked Drivers: oem13.inf:PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_51F0&SUBSYS_00748086:00FF0001
Device Updated: true
Parent Device: ACPI\PNP0A08\0

Error:
Device PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_51F0&SUBSYS_00748086&REV_01\3&11583659&0&A3 had a problem starting.

Driver Name: oem70.inf
Class Guid: {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}
Service: Netwtw14
Lower Filters:
Upper Filters: vwifibus
Problem: 0x0
Problem Status: 0xC00000E5

[dark-breed]

Първоначално публикувано от shinshoka:

Първоначално публикувано от dark-breed:

Would nice to see the logs.

Information:
Device PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_51F0&SUBSYS_00748086&REV_01\3&11583659&0&A3 was configured.

Driver Name: oem70.inf
Class Guid: {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}
Driver Date: 01/21/2024
Driver Version: 23.30.0.6
Driver Provider: Intel
Driver Section: Install_GEN_SLR_HrP2_201_AX_2x2_WinT_non_6e
Driver Rank: 0xFF0001
Matching Device Id: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_51F0&SUBSYS_00748086
Outranked Drivers: oem13.inf:PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_51F0&SUBSYS_00748086:00FF0001
Device Updated: true
Parent Device: ACPI\PNP0A08\0

Error:
Device PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_51F0&SUBSYS_00748086&REV_01\3&11583659&0&A3 had a problem starting.

Driver Name: oem70.inf
Class Guid: {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}
Service: Netwtw14
Lower Filters:
Upper Filters: vwifibus
Problem: 0x0
Problem Status: 0xC00000E5

Hmm, so for this Wifi device is no firnware update and driver update available at Intel.

Than you have a real problem with this Adapter at Hardware side or at Windows core the driver itself tells that a internal error occured

After some investigation there are a lot of ppl with similar problems at this device trying to connect to 5 GHz and 6 GHz networks.

It looks like the driver is wrong and not the driver that supports this device, if this Wifi card is a Motherboard or Laptop integrated device you have to install the driver from the manufacturer Support page, the Intel driver is not compatible with them and Windows could have installed the Intel OEM driver for this Wifi chipset.

Some solved the problem by install the windows 10 drivers instead the windows 11 drivers from the manufacturer Website.

At the Intels own chipset exists a Firmware update that make the actual windows OEM Intel driver compatible.

[shinshoka]

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Information:
Device PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_51F0&SUBSYS_00748086&REV_01\3&11583659&0&A3 was configured.

Driver Name: oem70.inf
Class Guid: {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}
Driver Date: 01/21/2024
Driver Version: 23.30.0.6
Driver Provider: Intel
Driver Section: Install_GEN_SLR_HrP2_201_AX_2x2_WinT_non_6e
Driver Rank: 0xFF0001
Matching Device Id: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_51F0&SUBSYS_00748086
Outranked Drivers: oem13.inf:PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_51F0&SUBSYS_00748086:00FF0001
Device Updated: true
Parent Device: ACPI\PNP0A08\0

Error:
Device PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_51F0&SUBSYS_00748086&REV_01\3&11583659&0&A3 had a problem starting.

Driver Name: oem70.inf
Class Guid: {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}
Service: Netwtw14
Lower Filters:
Upper Filters: vwifibus
Problem: 0x0
Problem Status: 0xC00000E5

Hmm, so for this Wifi device is no firnware update and driver update available at Intel.

Than you have a real problem with this Adapter at Hardware side or at Windows core the driver itself tells that a internal error occured

After some investigation there are a lot of ppl with similar problems at this device trying to connect to 5 GHz and 6 GHz networks.

It looks like the driver is wrong and not the driver that supports this device, if this Wifi card is a Motherboard or Laptop integrated device you have to install the driver from the manufacturer Support page, the Intel driver is not compatible with them and Windows could have installed the Intel OEM driver for this Wifi chipset.

Some solved the problem by install the windows 10 drivers instead the windows 11 drivers from the manufacturer Website.

At the Intels own chipset exists a Firmware update that make the actual windows OEM Intel driver compatible.

Ahh I see. This is indeed a laptop integrated device. I will look into drivers from the manufacturer's support page. Thanks so much for the help :)

[Fistraiser]

Have you checked to see the cpu temperature.I think i had a similar issue before if the cpu got too hot from playing a game that it would sometimes cause the internal wifi to malfunction.
You could also consider getting a tp link so you can directly plug an ethernet cable in.From experience they are more reliable than direct wifi.

[shinshoka]

Първоначално публикувано от Fistraiser:

Have you checked to see the cpu temperature.I think i had a similar issue before if the cpu got too hot from playing a game that it would sometimes cause the internal wifi to malfunction.
You could also consider getting a tp link so you can directly plug an ethernet cable in.From experience they are more reliable than direct wifi.

Hmm now that you mention it my laptop fans do get louder right before it breaks, though it was okay when I was playing FF14 with the temperature quite hot too, it might be a cause as well for ER specifically. I'll try to look more into it, thanks :)

[shinshoka]

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Information:
Device PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_51F0&SUBSYS_00748086&REV_01\3&11583659&0&A3 was configured.

Driver Name: oem70.inf
Class Guid: {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}
Driver Date: 01/21/2024
Driver Version: 23.30.0.6
Driver Provider: Intel
Driver Section: Install_GEN_SLR_HrP2_201_AX_2x2_WinT_non_6e
Driver Rank: 0xFF0001
Matching Device Id: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_51F0&SUBSYS_00748086
Outranked Drivers: oem13.inf:PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_51F0&SUBSYS_00748086:00FF0001
Device Updated: true
Parent Device: ACPI\PNP0A08\0

Error:
Device PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_51F0&SUBSYS_00748086&REV_01\3&11583659&0&A3 had a problem starting.

Driver Name: oem70.inf
Class Guid: {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}
Service: Netwtw14
Lower Filters:
Upper Filters: vwifibus
Problem: 0x0
Problem Status: 0xC00000E5

Hmm, so for this Wifi device is no firnware update and driver update available at Intel.

Than you have a real problem with this Adapter at Hardware side or at Windows core the driver itself tells that a internal error occured

After some investigation there are a lot of ppl with similar problems at this device trying to connect to 5 GHz and 6 GHz networks.

It looks like the driver is wrong and not the driver that supports this device, if this Wifi card is a Motherboard or Laptop integrated device you have to install the driver from the manufacturer Support page, the Intel driver is not compatible with them and Windows could have installed the Intel OEM driver for this Wifi chipset.

Some solved the problem by install the windows 10 drivers instead the windows 11 drivers from the manufacturer Website.

At the Intels own chipset exists a Firmware update that make the actual windows OEM Intel driver compatible.

I've tried a variety of solutions but it doesn't seem to work, what I'm interested in is why does only Elden Ring have this problem, it works fine with other games and just casual browsing. Even when playing in offline mode and disabling EAC. This doesn't make sense, what could Elden Ring be doing to be affecting the network adapter even in offline mode.

[dark-breed]

Първоначално публикувано от shinshoka:

Първоначално публикувано от dark-breed:

Hmm, so for this Wifi device is no firnware update and driver update available at Intel.

Than you have a real problem with this Adapter at Hardware side or at Windows core the driver itself tells that a internal error occured

After some investigation there are a lot of ppl with similar problems at this device trying to connect to 5 GHz and 6 GHz networks.

It looks like the driver is wrong and not the driver that supports this device, if this Wifi card is a Motherboard or Laptop integrated device you have to install the driver from the manufacturer Support page, the Intel driver is not compatible with them and Windows could have installed the Intel OEM driver for this Wifi chipset.

Some solved the problem by install the windows 10 drivers instead the windows 11 drivers from the manufacturer Website.

At the Intels own chipset exists a Firmware update that make the actual windows OEM Intel driver compatible.

I've tried a variety of solutions but it doesn't seem to work, what I'm interested in is why does only Elden Ring have this problem, it works fine with other games and just casual browsing. Even when playing in offline mode and disabling EAC. This doesn't make sense, what could Elden Ring be doing to be affecting the network adapter even in offline mode.

So far it looks like the driver of the wireless adapter has a wrong ident Tag or the driver has a exception coding fault this cause that EAC recognize it as a input device and send a call to it, this cause that the device get a internal exception fault and restarts.

This happend at a lot of devices a few months ago but got fixed normally by biosupdate, Firmware update and driver updates.

In some cases if a manufacturer used a oem chipset from Intel the manufacturer did not offered a firmware update and the device became useless (happend with Intel chipset wireless adapters from gigabyte, intel offered a firmware fix, gigabyte not).

Possible similar things happen to your device.

[shinshoka]

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Първоначално публикувано от shinshoka:

I've tried a variety of solutions but it doesn't seem to work, what I'm interested in is why does only Elden Ring have this problem, it works fine with other games and just casual browsing. Even when playing in offline mode and disabling EAC. This doesn't make sense, what could Elden Ring be doing to be affecting the network adapter even in offline mode.

So far it looks like the driver of the wireless adapter has a wrong ident Tag or the driver has a exception coding fault this cause that EAC recognize it as a input device and send a call to it, this cause that the device get a internal exception fault and restarts.

This happend at a lot of devices a few months ago but got fixed normally by biosupdate, Firmware update and driver updates.

In some cases if a manufacturer used a oem chipset from Intel the manufacturer did not offered a firmware update and the device became useless (happend with Intel chipset wireless adapters from gigabyte, intel offered a firmware fix, gigabyte not).

Possible similar things happen to your device.

Can EAC still cause this even when disabled?

[dark-breed]

Първоначално публикувано от shinshoka:

Първоначално публикувано от dark-breed:

So far it looks like the driver of the wireless adapter has a wrong ident Tag or the driver has a exception coding fault this cause that EAC recognize it as a input device and send a call to it, this cause that the device get a internal exception fault and restarts.

This happend at a lot of devices a few months ago but got fixed normally by biosupdate, Firmware update and driver updates.

In some cases if a manufacturer used a oem chipset from Intel the manufacturer did not offered a firmware update and the device became useless (happend with Intel chipset wireless adapters from gigabyte, intel offered a firmware fix, gigabyte not).

Possible similar things happen to your device.

Can EAC still cause this even when disabled?

A part of the EAC routine is running in the eldenring.exe.

It is also possible the device is faulty at a other Level.