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Where do I get a driver for a NIC if I don't know what brand, make, or model it is?

I found an old 10/100 network card in my junkpile and thought I could use it as a secondary NIC in a computer that only has one (planning on doing experimenting using different subnets). The only thing is I have no idea what model it is.

Is there a way to find out what hardware you have? Most programs that "scan your hardware" usually just give you back what's in your registry and/or device manager, not the actual hardware itself.

If not, is there a generic network card driver for XP and/or Server 2008? IF so how do I get it?
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I ended up just buying a new NIC.

I didn't really have time to try all those solutions once I got the new one working. I still have it lying around though. As soon as I get a chance I will try all of these.

Thanks again.