Windows 10: How do I fix the Wifi connector?

Dear all, I recently got my Windows 11 computer back from my school with them doing a hard reset to get rid of the restrictions the School put in place. Now the computer is the same, except that the Wifi isn't working, as in its not showing up at all. The Wifi symbol of the globe with the "No" sign shows up, indicating I have no internet, but I also can't connect to any network. Period. After troubleshooting and having the internet only work with a Wifi network adapter plugged into the USB port, I believe the network adapter in the Windows 11 is damaged and I don't know how to fix it. I

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Unable To Setup DStv WiFi Connector.

Hi Charlie Button,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



If you are using DStv WiFi Connector (USB3000), you can go to
DStv WiFi Connector (USB3000) Installation Guide and scroll down the page to
get help with the Installation guide.



If you are using DStv WiFi Connector (Air4400), then you can go to
DStv WiFi Connector (Air4400) Installation Guide and scroll down the page to
get help with the Installation guide.



If you are still facing issues connecting the DStv WiFi Connector to your laptop, then I suggest you to post your query in
DStv Community Forums and they will help you with this.



Hope it helps.



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Wifi Fix.

Hi,

Thank your for posting on Microsoft Communities.

Good to know that the issue is fixed. Appreciate your efforts.

In future if you face any issues with Wireless connections, I suggest you to un-install and re-install wireless card drivers and check. Follow the steps:

I would suggest you to un-install and re-install wireless card
driver and check. Follow the steps.

• Press Windows key + X.
• Select Device Manager.
• Expand Network adaptor.

Right click on the wireless card driver and click on Un-install.

Now go to the manufacturer website of your
wireless card or computer and install the latest drivers for your
wireless card and check.

Hope it helps.

 

What is App Connector...?

Right, you might not be a developer but at some point you might use a 3rd party UWP App.

The UWP Skype App needs access to your camera and your microphone ... while not a 3rd party App, Skype might not have access to those without App Connector - not sure, just an example.

The Google App (Ok Google) needs to access your microphone.

Instead of everyone writing their own access, getting permissions, etc, their Apps ask the App Connector to service their requests.

This approach is nothing new to Android users, when an Android App gets installed, it lists the permissions it requires. You either accept them or cancel the install. Most people accept and install the App. MS might be trying to get past that one install step by granting the permissions to the App Connector. The permissions are listed on the App page in the Store - nothing nefarious, just eliminating a step.

Keep in mind - this is all conjecture on my part - no hard evidence did I find *Wink