Windows 10: Device Manager shows WiFi adapter and Scanner in Other Devices

Discus and support Device Manager shows WiFi adapter and Scanner in Other Devices in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; A few weeks ago, after an update, our Fujitsu Scanner, the scanning function of our Epson printer, and our Realtek WiFi adapter all stopped working.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by JackieEdelman, Jul 3, 2020.

  1. Device Manager shows WiFi adapter and Scanner in Other Devices


    A few weeks ago, after an update, our Fujitsu Scanner, the scanning function of our Epson printer, and our Realtek WiFi adapter all stopped working. They now appear in device manager under Other devices, with the yellow ! sign. All have been uninstalled and reinstalled multiple times.


    Is there a registry edit to fix this, or an update to roll back?


    Thank you.

    :)
     
    JackieEdelman, Jul 3, 2020
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  2. jwblue Win User

    Wireless adapter not found in Device Manager

    I ran the Lenovo Solution Center. Network Adapter was not listed in the hardware scanned. Not sure if there is a separate listing for that normally or not.

    Ever since I ran a power cycle the adapter has not appeared in the Device Manager.

    Does anyone believe removing the adapter and putting it back would solve the issue? I would rather not open my computer if there is little chance of it solving the issue. I am a complete novice doing this.

    Not sure if this is relevant but in my Network Adapter in Device Manager there was "Microsoft Kernel Debug Network Adapter". It has since disappeared.
     
    jwblue, Jul 3, 2020
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  3. asus2016 Win User
    One device much slower than others on home wifi - why?

    I spoke with the shop once I could be in front of the computer. Yes. They too were puzzled.

    What they think is that:
    1. They must have goofed up the parts list for it
    2. So the Dell 1397 is the adapter I have
    3. And the "radio" must be getting weak or intermittent

    Even though I have no Intel 7260 showing in Device Manager:


    Device Manager shows WiFi adapter and Scanner in Other Devices [​IMG]


    I went to the Intel site and downloaded the drivers for the 7260. Ran the exe, it ran fine, no errors, told me to restart so changes would take hold - but when I got back, there still wasn't a 7260 listed.

    At that point I called the shop again and they said that it's "not uncommon" for an Intel driver install exe to just run, even if its target hardware isn't present. Sounds goofy to me, but okay.

    I don't know how useful this is, but here's the ipconfig /all listing, for the wireless on my computer:


    Device Manager shows WiFi adapter and Scanner in Other Devices [​IMG]


    I read the guy at the shop the list of network adapters in device manager, and he agreed that none other than the 1397 were wireless adapters.

    So - unless a miracle can happen and someone can show me where this alleged 7260 is - I'm going to wait for the shop to help me, or, maybe, if it's not too hard - this is an all-in-one PC and opening up even a big box scares me - put a new card in myself.
     
    asus2016, Jul 3, 2020
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  4. Device Manager shows WiFi adapter and Scanner in Other Devices

    wifi adapter missing from device manager

    Yesterday all of a sudden, My wifi got disconnected. It seems the wifi adapter is missing altogether from the device manager. I tried

    1. restarting the laptop
    2. re-installing the wifi drivers
    3. Check hidden devices in device manager
    4. Check windows 10 setting and tried resetting the network
    5. Tried driver update with Driver Easy and DriverPack
    6. Tried running netsh commands

    None of the above worked. Also after successfully installing the driver and restarting the laptop. The freshly installed adapter is also not showing in the device manager.

    I have gone through many posts and vlogs regarding this issue but none of them solved my problem. Please help me fix this. Any help is appreciated.
    Thank you
     
    ratul keot, Jul 3, 2020
    #4
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