Windows 10: network connection properties name and description are broken

AEP23 · Jan 28, 2023

i have issue. wifi adapter properties name are broken

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masontseng · Jan 28, 2023

Windows 10; Network Name

Hi,

Thank you for the update and I apologize for the late response.

I suggest you to follow the steps and check if you are able to change the network name:

1. Press the
Windows + R keys and type
secpol.msc, and press Enter.

2. If prompted by
UAC, then click/tap on Yes.

3. In the left pane of Local Security Policy, click on
Network List Manager Policies.

4. In the right pane of
Network List Manager Policies, double click on your current network name.

5. In Network Properties, select
Name and type the name you prefer.

6. When finished, you can now close Local Security Policy.

7. Restart the computer.

Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.
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Hi,

The Registry steps follower that resolved the issue.

But could you tell us why it appears to select a network status name based on your past Wi-Fi network connections, and then applies it to your wired Ethernet connection?

Thanks.

Mason

Reymichael Ros · Jan 28, 2023

Missing field Connect using in Local Area Connection Properties

Have you tried uninstalling the Network Adapter? Since there is no properties in the Local Area Connection, we suggest that you uninstall the Network Adapter. Follow the steps below:

Press Windows Key + R.

Type devmgmt.msc.

Right click on the Network Adapter.

Select Uninstall.

Select Ok.

Select Scan for Hardware changes.

Update us on the results.

seahawks65 · Jan 28, 2023

network connection properties window - property names missing

The Modem/Router is what the Internet Service Provider provided you for internet service or you may have bought one. It would provide the direct connect LAN connection and most likely the wireless capability. And Modem or Router, whatever you want to call
it. It would connect to the phone line or possibly cable box like for Infinity TV and Internet.

NIC - Network Interface Card for LAN Cable or wireless is what connects you to the Router or modem to access the internet through the internet service provider you have.

I say to power off modem then remove the network card device. This will remove all those drivers mislabeled and assure the Device removal so you can create a new network adapter with new proper drivers so you can configure them as you can not now and to
display proper names of each driver function. But you want to disconnect the card from internet or cut off the Wireless connection if you are not using LAN/Cat5/6 cable. Plus you will want a new network configuration once new drivers are in and when you start
up router/modem it will do that and connect you to internet.

UNPLUG ROUTER/ (AKA) MODEM. Then,

I would click on "CONFIGURE">>"Driver" tab >>"Uninstall Device". *(From your photo above) as I mentioned and follow steps I gave you.

NOTE: WHEN I SAY UNINSTALL THE DEVICE, I DO NOT MEAN OPEN UP YOUR COMPUTER AND REMOVE THE LAN AND WIRELESS HARDWARE CARDS. I AM TELLING YOU FROM THE POINT OF THE PHOTO YOU SHOW ABOVE IN YOUR POST, TO OPEN NETWORK ADAPTER PROPERTIES, (click on) the "CONFIGURE"

THEN IN THE NEW POP UP WINDOW/BOX, (click on) the "DRIVER TAB" AND THEN (click on) the UNINSTALL DEVICE (at the bottom). THEN DO A DISK CLEAN UP WHICH IS WHAT I SUGGEST. THEN RESTART YOUR COMPUTER AND LOG ON AND WINDOWS WILL DETECT YOUR LAN CARD AND INSTALL
ALL NEW DRIVERS. ONCE DONE, RE-CONNECT YOUR MODEM/ROUTER, WHEN YOU ARE CONNECTED TO INTERNET, RESTART YOUR COMPUTER AGAIN. LOG ON AND CHECK THE NEW DRIVERS IN THE PROPERTIES AND THEY WILL NO LONGER BE CORRUPT AND SHOW WEIRD FILE NAMES.

NOTE BELOW: THAT THE "PROPERTIES" FOR EACH ITEM IN THE LIST WILL NOT BE ACTIVE FOR EACH ITEM. SOME HAVE PROPERTIES TO VIEW AND SOME DO NOT.

ON MINE EXAMPLE: