Windows 10: I recently got cox internet and it i think crashes my wireless internet adapter or driver.

the typical attempt to connect has me opening the available networks and attempting to connect, regardless of outcome I end up not connected with nothing in the available networks. i try to run the troubleshooter and it either turns on wireless connectivity, resets network adapter, or doesn't find any problem, but no matter what after there is still nothing in the available networks. if I try to manually reset the computers WI-FI connectivity or network adapter it will either be stuck on enabled/disabled or it will disable then get stuck there. I always have to restart the computer and run

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2 different USB wireless adapters will not connect to the internet.

My older generic USB wireless adapter stopped being able to connect to the internet on my Dell Desktop/ Win10. I have used it on this computer for years. It was working great but then suddenly stopped connecting. It works on other computers just by plugging
it in & opening it up, no cd needed. I tried a new Netgear wireless USB adapter. It also will not connect to the internet. My in-computer Dell Wireless Will connect to the computer.

I have tried the normal internet fixes; including deleting the device, updating the drivers both from what is already on the computer & then from an internet search, etc. I am using this device at a hotel so I do not have access to the router. (Anyway
the older adapter has been working on the hotel system for at least a year.) For the netgear adapter, the drivers are initially installed from a cd & I tried it as both a stand alone installation & also as whatever they call their other option.

The computer is hidden under a desk so the Dell in-computer wireless is acceptable but not great. When bought new the computer had an external antenna to extend range but that has been long lost. I would like to use my USB wireless adapter because it gives
a stronger signal. MS forced the new Edge Chromium Browser on me recently but I think that my Wireless adapter occurred several days before that. I have attempted to restore from a saved version of the computer but both attempts failed; the 2nd attempt was
after I turned the ant-virus off.

**Any suggestion for how I might restore the ability of the USB adapter to connect to the internet wirelessly? (Ethernet is not an option.)

 

Windows 10 update - No internet

Hi Russ,

To help you with your internet connection issue, we suggest that you uninstall and reinstall wireless adapter through device manager in Control Panel with the steps below:

• Right-click Start, then choose Device Manager.
• Expand Network Adapters.
• Right-click on your wireless adapter, and click Properties.
• Go to Driver tab, and click Uninstall.

Update us on the result.

Regards.

 

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.