Windows 10: My network adapter is not working properly or sometimes goes missing

I have been having issues with my laptop for months now regarding my wifi connection. My network adapter suddenly stopped working in February and since then I have not been able to use my laptop properly. Troubleshooting doesn't work and I can't find a solution online. I have tried to find an alternative driver but I can't find anything. I believe that the driver I originally have installed in my laptop is made for windows 10, but I automatically updated to Windows 11 at some point and can't revert back. I am all out of options.

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Wireless adapter goes missing - Lenovo yoga 730

Hi KatieRamdas!

I'm Louie, a Microsoft Community member and a fellow Windows 10 user like you. Hope you're doing well and safe there.

We recommend you to try the steps below and see if it works:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and X at the same time. Then select Device Manager. You’ll be prompted for permission. Click Yes to open Device Manager.

2. In Device Manager, click View and select Show hidden devices.

3. Click Network adapters to select it.

4. Click Action and click Scan for hardware changes.

5. Double-click Network adapters to expand the list. See if your wireless network adapter (usually the adapter whose name contains the word “wireless”) appears among the list.

If your wireless network adapter doesn’t appear among the list, try to launch Network troubleshooter.

On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type network troubleshooter.

Then select Identify and repair network problems in the list of search results to run the network troubleshooter.

The network troubleshooter will automatically detect the network problems on your PC.

You just need to follow the steps in the network troubleshooter and see if this issue can get fixed.

For more steps you may check this link:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Louie

 

Network Adapter and Error code 0x800706bb

Hi Vanessa,

One of the possible reasons why you are having an issue with the network adapter is because some components of the program may be corrupted and needs to update. To resolve your concern regarding the network issue, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

Step 1: Run Network Adapter troubleshooter to scan and correct any possible cause of the issue.

To do this, follow these steps:

• Click Start, type Network settings > press Enter
  and click Status.
• Under Network Status, click Network troubleshooter.
• Follow the steps provided on the pop-up windows.
• Once you're done, restart your device.

If the issue still persists, follow the steps below:

Step 2. Uninstall and reinstall the network driver to make sure that you will have the latest driver available for your device.

To do this, follow these steps:

• Press Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
• Expand Network adapters.
• Double-click on the device, and then click the Driver tab.
• Click Uninstall, then OK.

Download and install the latest version of network adapter driver on the manufacturer's website.

On the other hand, the error 0x800706bb occurs when some files on the system are missing. To resolve this concern you may follow the steps provided in this
link.

Let us know if the solutions worked for you.

 

network adapters

Hi, Michael.



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

As per my understanding, you may be facing an issue with your driver updates.

I suggest that you perform the steps mentioned below and check if it helps you resolve your issue.



Method 1: Network troubleshooting

• • • On the search bar type “Troubleshooting”
    • Click on “Network and Internet”
    • Click on “Network Adapter” and run the troubleshooter.

Method 2: Download and install the latest firmware updates for the Network adapter

Follow these steps to un-install the drivers:

• On the search bar type “ Device Manager”
• On the left pane locate “Network Adapter” and expand by clicking on it
• Right on the “ Network driver” option and click “Uninstall’
• Download the latest Wireless network adapter driver setup file from the manufacturer’s website and install it.

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community