Windows 10: 10 Home Wi-Fi issue on older desktop

Discus and support 10 Home Wi-Fi issue on older desktop in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi guys, Just registered, been on the 7 forums for a while. I've just installed 10 Home on a desktop I built ages ago and gave to my mother (it was... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by SD60659, May 20, 2018.

  1. SD60659 Win User

    10 Home Wi-Fi issue on older desktop


    Hi guys,

    Just registered, been on the 7 forums for a while. I've just installed 10 Home on a desktop I built ages ago and gave to my mother (it was running XP and the time has come etc) and I can't for the life of me get the Wi-Fi working. The mobo does not have built in Wi-Fi so I am using a Belkin dongle. I have the proper disk for this.

    The driver installs correctly, the dongle is detected, present in device manager and in network adapters. In network adapters it has a red cross next to it, but is enabled. In device manager it says this device is working properly. There is no wifi icon on the taskbar. I ran services.msc to see if anything relevant was stopped, WLAN auto-config was stopped and set to manual so I started the service (successfully) and set it to automatic. The service is now running but no change even after a reboot. I find this weird as the adapter is being detected but it's as if it won't let me use it. Anyone have any ideas?

    :)
     
    SD60659, May 20, 2018
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  2. Wi-fi issue

    Hi Galin,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    We are will surely help you with the issue.

    I suggest you to run the below troubleshooter and check.

    Run the build-in network troubleshooter

    Follow the steps:


    • Type Troubleshooting in the Search box from the desktop.

    • Select the Troubleshooting option.

    • Select View All option and select the Network Adapter.

    • Click on Next to perform the Network Adapter troubleshooter and follow the steps.
    Note: Refer the below link.

    Windows 10 open Wi-Fi hotspots – Microsoft privacy

    Let us know if this helps or post back if you need further assistance, we will be glad to help.
     
    Akheel Ahmed, May 20, 2018
    #2
  3. Geethu B Win User
    Issue with connecting to Wi-Fi

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you have an issue with connecting to Wi-Fi.
    I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced. We are here to help and guide you in the right direction.

    This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:

    1. Incorrect Wi-Fi settings.

    2. Corrupt or outdated Wireless network driver.

    Try the steps listed here:

    Method 1:

    I suggest you to refer the article which will help to fix common issue with Wi-Fi in Windows 10.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-why-cant-i-get-connected

    Method 2:

    If the issue persists, I suggest you to install latest Wi-Fi driver from the computer manufacturer website and check if it helps. mode.

    http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/xps-8700/drivers/advanced?os=wt64a


    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.
     
    Geethu B, May 20, 2018
    #3
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