Windows 10: My Wifi connection not showing up in the list anymore - Windows 10

Two days ago my computer did an overnight update and now it cannot find my connection anymore. I tried to restore the system, other solutions I found on the internet, nothing works. I have two other laptops that connect normally to the wifi, so that's not the issue. Even weirder, when I tried to connect using a Ethernet cable, the computer didn't identify it as Ethernet connection, but rather as a Local connection with a name different than the real one. But still it wouldn't connect.

I tried the same Ethernet connection with another laptop and it worked fine.

:)

 

"WiFi- Show Available Networks" does not list wireless routers anymore

It is good to be cautious at all times. To set an expectation regarding the concern, the
network lists or saved network profiles should not be affected by the steps. But in order to be sure that everything will be safe and sound, please refer to the following links:

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

Back up and restore your PC

I noticed that there are good new suggestions. It is best to give each of them a chance.

Regards.

 

"WiFi- Show Available Networks" does not list wireless routers anymore

Thanks Mr. Cai,

Before I try your suggestions, I have to know if I can undo your changes? Presently, my WIFI still connects to exiting wireless routers that it had been using for past year. Windows 10 somehow stores these "remembered connections" but does not display
them. I think your suggestions will make me lose these "remembered connections", which means that my windows 10 will never be able to connect to any WIFI !!

After carrying out your suggestions -if lose my "remembered WIFI" connections and am still not able to see a list of available WIFI routers, can I restore these "remembered WIFI" by restoring my win 10 registry?

 

"WiFi- Show Available Networks" does not list wireless routers anymore

Happy New Year!

I upgraded my Lenovo Z500 Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. I was able to see list of available wifi networks and hotspots for a couple of months. However, after Windows 10's latest patch/update around Dec 20th 2016, my "WiFi- Show Available Networks" does not
list wireless routers anymore.

My WIFI still connects to exiting wireless routers that it had been using for past year. However it will not allow me to list wireless networks in new locations such as Starbucks coffee shops. Since windows 10 does not list them, I am not able to connect.

I bought a USB dongle wireless adapter, but it did not work - Windows 10 still does not show list of available networks. (USB dongle worked on my other Windows 10 laptop {a Lenovo Edge 15} - it displays list of wireless networks).

I tried to compare Proxy and other settings between this Z500 and my Edge 15 - I do not see any differences except they use different network adaptors.

I have uninstalled and reinstalled driver from Lenovo for my wireless adapter.

I have over 20 years experience programming in Windows DOS and VB scripts. I have build windows PC for myself.

I've tried following steps here:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3084164

and here:

computer will not list available wireless networks

but neither worked for me.

I don't see registry entry for any VPN

I've turned off Norton firewall and even uninstalled all anti virus software - still faced same issue.

I'm ready to switch to Apple Mac!!

Any other ideas?