Windows 10: IntelR Wireless-AC 9462 - Hidden and Stopped Working

Hi - my desktop won't connect to WiFi. The error I am getting says: "Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer. Code 45 To fix this problem, reconnect this hardware device to the computer."The WiFi is hidden In Device Manager, under Network Adapters.Is there a solution to this? It randomly happened overnight. I bought a WiFi USB dongle and I am able to connect through it. But I would like to know how I can fix this issue. Thank you!

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Intel Wireless-AC 9462 not working

Intel Wireless-AC 9462 not working. It posted a code 10 error and refuses to start

 

Intel Wireless-AC 9462 not working.

Dell Laptop with Intel AC 9462 wireless adapter.
This was a G3 3579. Step #3 is what actually fixed it.

Symptoms:
Windows 10 unable to enable wifi (So it seems)

Wifi does not detect any wireless connections.

1. Dell Uninstall SmartByte application and Drivers

2. Device Manager / intel wifi adapter properties / Under the advanced tab
for AC 9462 you can find an option called Passive Aggressiveness change the value to medium-low from initiall medium.

3. If the above doesn't fix it and you still can't see any wireless network.
On the same advanced tab enable "Throughput Booster"

It's something with the Intel wifi chip and this 'ThroughputBooster'

 

Intel Wireless-AC 9462 not working.

Former Microsoft engineer here, although nothing to do with networking.

This happens to me every few days on my G3 17 with the latest Windows 10. The fastest way past it that I've found is:

1) Bring up Device Manager. The Wireless AC 9462 icon will be visible, with the "trouble triangle"

2) Right click on the AC 9462 and select "uninstall". (No issue doing so. Windows will detect and reinstall)

3) Power the computer completely off. Suspend or restart does not seem to work.

4) Boot. The driver should be auto-detected and installed.

5) Proceed as you were. You may have to reenter your WiFi password

6) Nag Dell to fix this damn problem.