Windows 10: Having difficulty finding the option to connect to a wireless internet connection.

Hi,I've tried pretty much tried every option from Google incl. network reset and I can't seem to find an option to connect to a wireless internet connection. I only have the option to connect to ethernet. I'm unsure of what details to provide but can further provide them if asked. My PC was built by someone else using things from my old computer but with upgraded specs. Is it possible that the computer has not had a wireless card put in?Thanks.

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Unable to connect to wireless internet connection on Windows 10

Hello Linda,

I understand that you are facing issues with accessing the internet connection on your device. Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the complete error message/ error code of this issue?
• What is the make and model of your device?
• Have you made any changes to the operating system prior to this issue?
• Is this issue specific to wired/ wireless internet connection?

Try few of the below troubleshooting steps and check if you are able to access the internet connection on your device.

Step 1: Use Internet Connection Troubleshooter when the connection drops.

Internet Connection Troubleshooter
find and fix the problems with connecting to the internet or to websites.

• Click on Start; in the start search type
  Troubleshooter and hit Enter.
• In the left pane, click on View all.
• Click on Internet Connection Troubleshooter.
• Select Advance and click on
  Run as Administrator.
• Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.

Step 2: Run Network Adapter troubleshooter

Network Adapter troubleshooter find and fix the problems with wireless and other Network Adapter.

• Click on Start; in the start search type
  Troubleshooter and hit Enter.
• In the left pane, click on View all.
• Click on Network Adapter Troubleshooter.
• Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.

Step 3: I suggest you to update the Network Adapter drivers and check if it helps.

• Press Windows key + x key on your keyboard.
• Select Device manager.
• Expand Network adapters. Right-click on the device and click
  Update driver software
• Restart the computer and check if the issue persists.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue and required information for further assistance.

Thank you.

 

taskbar network connectivity icon not showing connected but internet

Hi, you could start by running through the ideas here and posting the result of each:
Wireless network shows Not Connected but internet works [STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE]

History: (usually omitted by posters)
When did you last connect normally, and what might have changed since then?

 

internet not connecting

Hello and thank you for your response.

Do you mean, connect the cable to the computer and then go to Control Panel and disable the wireless? (don't know if it has that, will have to check)

Will check the network and sharing centre. Am really flying completely blind at the moment and am receiving all kinds of help so if this works it is due to nothing I have conjured up.. Just so everyone knows. Just when I thought I was pretty good at this stuff.. I wasn't.




Ok.. tried all that.. there was no network set up as I have just reformatted the computer.. I am stumped.. I have reformatted before and just plugged in the ADSL cord and Bobs your uncle..
This is the first time I have had trouble with the internet connecting in this house. We have outlets in just about every room and the courtyard.. plug the cord into the computer.. the other end into the outlet.. and I have access to the internet..

I hope I am doing the right thing by writing in the same post until there is an answer..? I didn't see the point in having a running commentary of each step wasting space and boring people lol..

Thanks for looking in ..