Windows 10: Network adapters named #2 after resetting PC

My network adapter names changed to #2 (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Network Connection) after I did PC reset from Windows settings. I tried to alter the registry as per some instructions on the internet, but it still shows Wi-Fi 2 on some areas even though I already changed the name via regedit (Task Manager under Performance/WiFi is one of them). And I couldn't seem to be able to find any info on how to change the Bluetooth Device (Personal Area Network) #2. I tried to uninstall Intel Wireless Bluetooth via Device Manager and reinstall it, but it still shows #2.


I did PC reset twice. First only the Windows installation drive (C, and second time, it's for all drives (C: and D, but both still rendered the same results.


Any ideas on how to change those adapters names? My PC is HP Spectre X360-13-ap0057tu.


Thanks for the help.








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Wireless Network Connection adapter name.

Thank you for your reply.

My query is about the network adapter name change happened in Windows 10 from Windows 7.

In windows 10 it displays "Wi- Fi"

where as in Windows 7 it is "Wireless Network Connection".

Can we expect the adapter name as "Wi-Fi" in all Windows 10 machine, or there is any name change by default.

 

Network adapter

Hi Ryan,

Let's work on this together. Have you restarted your device since then? This should reinstall the network adapters automatically. If it didn't, let's perform the Network reset.
It removes any network adapters you have installed and the settings for them. After your PC restarts, any network adapters are reinstalled, and the settings for them are set to the defaults.
Follow these steps:

• Go to Settings > Network & Internet >
  Status > Network reset.
• On the Network reset screen, select Reset now > Yes.
• Wait for your PC to restart and see if that fixes the problem.

Please advise as necessary.

 

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