Windows 10: I have no option to connect to Wi-Fi. It says not connecting to network adapter

My “IntelR Wi-Fi 6 AX200 160MHz” is not working which is causing me to not connect to Wi-Fi or giving me the option.

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Windows 10 stop automatically connecting to random new wi-fi networks

Hi,

I have searched a lot, but all the tutorials I found only explained how to not connect automatically to a known wi-fi network or how to disable wi-fi sense... but this is not what I am looking for...

PROBLEM:

• When my laptop (Windows 10 Pro X64) is not connected to a network and the wireless adapter is on, it will automatically connect to any random new unsecured wi-fi network... The only way I have now to avoid this is to disable my wi-fi adapter.

UNUSEFUL TUTORIALS I FOUND ON THE INTERNET:

• How to manually uncheck the option for a particular wi-fi network not to connect automatically in Network Properties. This is not what I am looking for. This would suggest that everytime I power my computer. I would have to manually go through all the available wi-fi networks and unclick them all...
• How to disable Wi-Fi Sense. This is not useful, because I don't even have a Wi-Fi sense option in my computer where the tutorials say it should be.

EXPECTED BEHAVIOR:

• I am looking for an option to tell my computer to stop connecting randomly to unknown wi-fi networks like an hyperactive, reckless idiot.

PERSONAL COMMENT:

• Honestly, why would any respectable company think that it could be somewhat wise or secure to do this... Anyone's computer could just randomly connect to any hacker's wi-fi network without the user even knowing it...

Any solutions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

Not finding Wi-Fi Connections

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand your concern as the Wi-Fi in the desktop PC, doesn’t detect certain Wi-Fi connections. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the Version and Build Windows 10 installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• What is the make and model of the desktop?
  
• Is the desktop show any other Wi-Fi connections nearby?
  
• Is the Wi-Fi router close to the computer?
  

We would suggest you to refer the steps as mentioned in this article:
Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows



Also, try updating the network driver from the Device manager.

1. Press Windows logo + X keys on the keyboard and select
   Device manager from the context menu.
2. Expand Network adapters and locate the network adapter in the window.
3. Right click on the wireless adapter and select Update this software from the context menu.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions and wait for the update to complete.
5. After the software update is complete, close the window and check if the changes are effective.

Let us know the results. We will certainly assist you further.

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Other Wi-Fi networks are automatically connected

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused with Windows 10.

If "Hidden Network" is not your Wi-Fi network and if it is automatically connected, you may follow the below steps to turn off the “connect automatically” option for other Wi-Fi routers and check.

1. Press Windows key + A to open action center and click on All Settings.

2. Now select Network and Internet.

3. In the left panel, select Wi-Fi.

4. Now in the right panel, select the option Change Adapter Options.

5. The Change Adapter Options will open the Network Connections. You will find the network connection to which your computer or tablet is connected.

6. Double click on the wireless connection to open the Wi-Fi status. Go to Wireless Properties.

7. Under Connection tab, find out “Connect automatically when this network is in range“. By default it is enabled. To disable it, uncheck the option and tap ok.

Hope the information helps, do reply if you need further assistance.

Thank you.