Windows 10: Device Manager network adapter driver is missing and cannot connect to internet, however,...

This is the second time I've had this problem this week. The first time I could not connect to the internet and quickly realized my network adapter driver had a problem. I uninstalled and rebooted my computer and reinstalled the driver and my internet worked perfectly. However, today my driver stopped working again and I could not connect to the internet. This time when I went to check the device manager and uninstalled it and rebooted my computer like I did the day before. However, for some reason, it didn't reinstall itself like I've been told it should. I decided to launch my driver support app and it is apparently telling me the network adapter driver is installed and is up to date. I have also tried searching through the unknown devices drivers I have, which all ended up being drivers for peripherals. I also tried reinstalling by "add legacy hardware". This is how I was able to reinstall my driver the previous time. However, this time when I go manufactures>Intel, the network adapter driver I need is not there. I remember previously, there were more manufacturers to choose from and that there was a 2nd intel section which included my driver.


How can I reinstall my driver without having to connect to the internet?

The network adapter driver in question is the Intelr dual-band wireless-ac 3168

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Network adapters show up in device manager but not network connections

Hi Benxas,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

1) Are you connect to Wired/Wireless network?

If you are connected to wireless network the I suggest you to refer to the Microsoft article and check if it helps.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3084164

If you are Connected to wired connection, then I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

• Right-click the Start icon and select Device Manager.
• Expand Network adapters, right-click your Broadcom adapter, and select
  Properties.
• In the Driver tab, click Driver Details.
• Under Driver files, if the path listed ends with either k57nd60a.sys or k57nd60x.sys, or a variant of this file name, then please continue with the solution provided below.
  If it does not match these file names, the proposed workaround is not likely to resolve your issue.
  Please post the make and model of your PC, along with the driver file name, and the Driver Date and Driver Version listed in the Driver tab, along with an explanation of the symptom you are experiencing.
  
  If the name of your Broadcom driver matches k57nd60a.sys or k57nd60x.sys, to resolve your problem:
• Return to the Device Manager.
  
• Expand Network adapters, right-click your Broadcom adapter, and select
  Properties.
• In the Advanced tab, look for and select the property, “Receive Side Scaling”.
  Set it to Disabled, and click OK.
  
• You may need to reboot your computer.

Please reply to us with the status of the issue.

Thanks.

 

Wireless adapter not found in Device Manager

Thank you for the help.

Ok. I was able to uninstall the Intel driver and uninstall the Lenovo Driver. Still not working.

I feel I should give a brief but full progression of the issue. It is a little bizarre.

• Initially in the network connection icon in the Windows taskbar there was a red X. In Device Manager on the icon for the adapter there was an exclamation point. What is weird is in Network and Internet Settings t the adapter was not there. Usually if it appears in Device Manager it also appears in the Network and Internet Settings in the same manner as in Device Manager. It might be a clue as to what is going on.

• After the Power Cycle there was a change in Device Manager. This seems bizarre. Initially the adapter did not appear. Then I selected "Show Hidden Devices" and it appeared but was dimmed. Then I am not sure how but it disappeared and another adapter showed. I do not remember the full name of the adapter. It was "Microsoft ______ Adapter". Then that disappeared. I do not recall the middle word but think it began with T. It is a word I have never seen. I believe it was something like "Targon".

Even though the Troubleshooter indicated it was a hardware issue I still believe it is a Windows issue.

 

Network adapter missing from device manager Acer Aspire E1-570

Hi,

in morning i had left my PC in perfectly working condition but in the evening when i checked my wifi router was blasted (don't know why) & i had missing wifi & network adapters under device manager.

I have solved wifi issue by installing acer support drivers hence my internet connectivity is back but i am not able to use ethernet port.

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