3Com EtherLink PCI Combo NIC (3C900-COMBO) Driver Download
The EtherLink PCI Combo NIC (3C900-COMBO) is a network device manufactured by 3Com. Issues like weak Wi-Fi signal, slow DNS lookup, duplicate IP addresses, slow network and excessive CPU usage can be solved by updating this driver. This version of "3C905c.zip" has been downloaded 253 times with a user rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 10 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows Vista. The total disk space used for this update is 1.5 MB.
Supported Models
3Com EtherLink 10/100 PCI For Complete PC Management NIC (3C905C-TX)
3Com 3C918 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller (3C905B-TX Compatible)
3Com 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller (3C905C-TX Compatible)
3Com EtherLink 10/100 PCI Combo NIC (3C905B-COMBO)
3Com EtherLink 10/100 PCI NIC (3C905-TX)
3Com EtherLink 10/100 PCI T4 NIC (3C905-T4)
3Com EtherLink 10/100 PCI TX NIC (3C905B-TX)
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista
File Name
Versions
Vista 32 (5-Feb-2009)
1.80.00.0000 (2000-01-05) via .inf
5.2.0.X (2000-01-01) via .inf
Additional Notes
Driver for Win Vista 32
Uploaded By
Ricardo Marques (DG Member) on 5-Feb-2009
Device Hardware IDs
Related Driver Updates
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3C90XCFG.EXE | 221.4 KB | 9 Mar 1999 |
| 3C90XCFG.PIF | 2.8 KB | 10 Aug 1998 |
| COMSLINK.EXE | 21.3 KB | 12 May 1999 |
| COMSLINK/COMSLINK.CFG | 9.0 KB | 1 Apr 1999 |
| COMSLINK/COMSLINK.SAC | 238.0 KB | 1 Apr 1999 |
| COMSLINK/INST.EXE | 209.0 KB | 7 Jun 1999 |
| EL90X.DO_ | 18.4 KB | 7 Apr 1999 |
| EL90XBC3.SY_ | 37.1 KB | 5 Jan 2000 |
| EL90XBC4.SY_ | 37.5 KB | 5 Jan 2000 |
| EL90XBC5.SY_ | 40.6 KB | 5 Jan 2000 |
| EL90XND3.SY_ | 37.9 KB | 5 Jan 2000 |
| EL90XND4.SY_ | 37.2 KB | 5 Jan 2000 |
| EL90XND5.SY_ | 45.2 KB | 5 Jan 2000 |
| HELP/ADVCONFG.TXT | 2.2 KB | 2 Nov 1999 |
| HELP/CLIENT32.TXT | 1.6 KB | 1 Jun 1999 |
| HELP/DOSDIAG.TXT | 12.5 KB | 1 Jun 1999 |
| HELP/ISVLIST.TXT | 730 bytes | 1 Jun 1999 |
| HELP/NETWARE.TXT | 4.6 KB | 4 Jun 1999 |
| HELP/NWDOSODI.TXT | 5.2 KB | 1 Jun 1999 |
| HELP/PACKET.TXT | 3.2 KB | 1 Jun 1999 |
| HELP/SUPPORT.TXT | 4.1 KB | 1 Jun 1999 |
| HELP/TROUBLE.TXT | 2.6 KB | 1 Jun 1999 |
| HELP/UNT_NT4.TXT | 10.6 KB | 3 Jan 2000 |
| HELP/UNT_W98.TXT | 11.8 KB | 3 Jan 2000 |
| HELP/W95NDIS.TXT | 17.7 KB | 3 Jan 2000 |
| HELP/W95NETWR.TXT | 9.2 KB | 1 Jun 1999 |
| HELP/WAKEFAQ.TXT | 6.6 KB | 1 Jun 1999 |
| HELP/WFWNDIS.TXT | 4.1 KB | 1 Jun 1999 |
| HELP/WFWNETWR.TXT | 5.4 KB | 1 Jun 1999 |
| HELP/WIN2000.TXT | 7.8 KB | 4 Jan 2000 |
| HELP/WIN98.TXT | 17.9 KB | 2 Jun 1999 |
| HELP/WINDOWS.TXT | 1.7 KB | 1 Jun 1999 |
| HELP/WINNT.TXT | 15.7 KB | 2 Jun 1999 |
| INSTALL.EXE | 28.2 KB | 1 Jun 1999 |
| INSTALL.PIF | 967 bytes | 17 Dec 1997 |
| LICENSE.TXT | 7.5 KB | 13 Jan 1999 |
| Mslan/dos/ETHERNET/EL90X.DOS | 47.8 KB | 9 Nov 1999 |
| Mslan/dos/ETHERNET/PROTOCOL.INI | 3.1 KB | 17 Jul 1996 |
| Mslan/dos/NIF/EL90X.NIF | 138 bytes | 23 Feb 1996 |
| Mslan/os2/ETHERNET/EL90X.OS2 | 51.2 KB | 9 Nov 1999 |
| Mslan/os2/ETHERNET/PROTOCOL.INI | 3.1 KB | 17 Jul 1996 |
| Mslan/os2/NIF/EL90X.NIF | 139 bytes | 7 Nov 1996 |
| NDIS2/DOS/EL90X.DOS | 47.8 KB | 9 Nov 1999 |
| NDIS2/DOS/EL90XIDS.NIF | 1.3 KB | 23 Feb 1996 |
| NDIS2/DOS/OEMSETUP.INF | 721 bytes | 17 May 1999 |
| NDIS2/DOS/PROTOCOL.INI | 3.1 KB | 9 May 1996 |
| NDIS2/OS2/EL90X.OS2 | 51.2 KB | 9 Nov 1999 |
| NDIS2/OS2/EL90XIO2.NIF | 1.5 KB | 9 Jan 1997 |
| NDIS2/OS2/PROTOCOL.INI | 3.1 KB | 17 Jul 1996 |
| NETDI90X.DL_ | 6.8 KB | 6 Jan 2000 |
| NICPROP.EX_ | 81.0 KB | 17 Dec 1999 |
| NWCLIENT/3C90X.COM | 63.1 KB | 8 Nov 1999 |
| NWCLIENT/3C90X.INS | 288 bytes | 24 Feb 1996 |
| NWCLIENT/3C90X.SYS | 75.5 KB | 14 Sep 1999 |
| NWCLIENT/NET.CFG | 1.7 KB | 29 Apr 1996 |
| NWSERVER/3C90X.LAN | 34.5 KB | 4 Jan 1999 |
| NWSERVER/3C90X.LDI | 7.2 KB | 28 Aug 1999 |
| NWSERVER/3C90XC.LAN | 50.4 KB | 12 Oct 1999 |
| NWSERVER/3C90XC.LDI | 7.3 KB | 3 Sep 1999 |
| NWSERVER/ETHERTSM.NLM | 12.5 KB | 1 Mar 1999 |
| NWSERVER/MSM.NLM | 94.6 KB | 1 Mar 1999 |
| NWSERVER/NBI.NLM | 31.5 KB | 17 Sep 1998 |
| NWSERVER/NW3.X/3C90X.LAN | 34.5 KB | 4 Jan 1999 |
| NWSERVER/NW3.X/3C90X.LDI | 7.2 KB | 28 Aug 1999 |
| NWSERVER/NW3.X/3C90XC.LAN | 50.4 KB | 12 Oct 1999 |
| NWSERVER/NW3.X/3C90XC.LDI | 7.3 KB | 3 Sep 1999 |
| NWSERVER/NW3.X/ETHERTSM.NLM | 12.5 KB | 1 Mar 1999 |
| NWSERVER/NW3.X/MSM31X.NLM | 86.5 KB | 1 Mar 1999 |
| NWSERVER/NW3.X/NBI31X.NLM | 45.6 KB | 20 Oct 1998 |
| OEMSETUP.INF | 74.0 KB | 13 Jan 2000 |
| PARTNO | 180 bytes | 20 Dec 1999 |
| PKTDVR/3C90XPD.COM | 45.8 KB | 16 Dec 1999 |
| PKTDVR/PACKET.TXT | 3.2 KB | 29 Jan 1999 |
| PREINSTL.EXE | 23.6 KB | 26 Feb 1999 |
| README.TXT | 30.2 KB | 4 Nov 1999 |
| ROADMAP.TXT | 3.4 KB | 7 Jun 1999 |
| UTILS/BROWSE.COM | 1.2 KB | 30 Sep 1993 |
| UTILS/FILCPY.EXE | 12.1 KB | 21 Sep 1993 |
| UTILS/FILEDT.EXE | 23.5 KB | 21 Sep 1993 |
| UTILS/FILFND.EXE | 8.0 KB | 21 Sep 1993 |
| UTILS/PACK.EXE | 12.4 KB | 28 Jun 1994 |
| UTILS/PATCH.SCR | 448 bytes | 9 Dec 1994 |
| UTILS/SHOWVER.EXE | 8.7 KB | 1 Oct 1991 |
| W9X90XBC.CAT | 9.3 KB | 9 Jun 2000 |
| W9X90XBC.INF | 28.5 KB | 23 Mar 2000 |
| W9XEL90X.CAT | 26 bytes | 29 Apr 1999 |
| W9XEL90X.INF | 17.7 KB | 12 Jan 2000 |
| WFW311/3C90X.CO_ | 31.8 KB | 14 Feb 1999 |
| WFW311/EL90X.38_ | 34.5 KB | 8 Feb 1999 |
| WFW311/EL90X.DO_ | 18.4 KB | 7 Apr 1999 |
| WFW311/OEMSETUP.INF | 721 bytes | 17 May 1999 |
How to Update 3Com EtherLink PCI Combo NIC (3C900-COMBO) Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the 3Com EtherLink PCI Combo NIC (3C900-COMBO) driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter 3Com EtherLink PCI Combo NIC (3C900-COMBO) into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the 3Com Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the 3Com website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.