Check Network Drivers in Windows 8.1

Checking the drivers in Windows 8.1 is a tad bit different from checking them in Windows 7/Vista and XP.

There are two ways you can go about doing this, but first make sure your connection is not on airplane mode (click the network icon on the taskbar). Note: I disabled my WIFI adapter for demonstration purposes.

Method 1:
1. Right-click the start button
2. Select "Device Manager"
3. Select the "Networking" category, then check the status of your network drivers.
4. Apply any necessary fixes.

Method 2:
1. Right-click the network icon on the task bar
2. Select "Open Network and Sharing Center"
3. Click "Change Adapter Settings"
4. Right-click the adapter in question
5. Apply any necessary changes/fixes

I hope this helps someone out. If your problem is more complicated than this, let me know.