You are in a catch-22. The solution is to download the LAN/Wi-Fi drivers on another computer (or your phone) and transfer them to the Dell 1440 using a USB flash drive. Always download the LAN (Ethernet) driver first; you can plug in a cable to get online, and then Windows Update might help find the Wi-Fi driver automatically.
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This is the foundation. It allows Windows to properly communicate with the motherboard components. Without this, other hardware may not be recognized. You are in a catch-22
"No audio output device is installed" after upgrading to Windows 10. Solution: Uninstall current audio driver, reboot, and manually install Realtek HD Audio Driver version R2.75 (run in Windows 7 compatibility mode). Have you encountered any issues with your Dell