Windows 10: Deleted network adapter

My Wi-Fi adapter stopped responding about a day or two ago so I went online to find out how to fix it. I came across an HP help YouTube video (I'm using an HP desktop) that instructed me to delete the adapter software, click the Actions button, then "Scan for hardware changes" and it was supposed to reinstall the software and get it working again. Then I was supposed to restart my computer and it would be fixed. One major thing the creator of the video decided not to mention was that I needed an Ethernet cable or else I wouldn't be able to reinstall the software. I don't have an Ethernet cable, so I can't reinstall the software. So my question is this: am I screwed until I get an Ethernet cable or is there something else I can do?

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network adapters

Hi, Michael.



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

As per my understanding, you may be facing an issue with your driver updates.

I suggest that you perform the steps mentioned below and check if it helps you resolve your issue.



Method 1: Network troubleshooting

• • • On the search bar type “Troubleshooting”
    • Click on “Network and Internet”
    • Click on “Network Adapter” and run the troubleshooter.

Method 2: Download and install the latest firmware updates for the Network adapter

Follow these steps to un-install the drivers:

• On the search bar type “ Device Manager”
• On the left pane locate “Network Adapter” and expand by clicking on it
• Right on the “ Network driver” option and click “Uninstall’
• Download the latest Wireless network adapter driver setup file from the manufacturer’s website and install it.

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community

 

No network connection available after deleting network adapters

Following things did not help solving this problem:

• Deleting network adapters and rebooting to re-install them
• Upgrading network adapters' drivers
• Deleting all information about network adapters in Registry
• Recovering damaged system files via sfc /scannow
• Clearing DNS and IP configurations

Reintsalling Windows solved the problem. My advice for you is to always have an USB with Windows image.

 

Issues with network adapters

Hi Alfonso,

To resolve this issue, we suggest that you run the Network troubleshooter when you switch from WiFi to Ethernet connection. The Network troubleshooter can help diagnose and fix common connection problems including clearing the network cache to obtain a new
IP from the new network. Kindly follow the steps below:

• In the search box on the taskbar, type Identify and repair network problems, and then select
  Identify and repair network problems from the list of results.
• Follow the steps in the troubleshooter and see if that fixes the problem.

If the issue persists, kindly try the troubleshooting steps on the following link:

Fix network connection issues in Windows 10.

We recommend that you try the steps on the Update the network adapter driver,
Run the Network troubleshooter followed by networking commands, and Use network reset to reinstall network devices sections.

Let us know how it goes for us to assist you further.