Windows 10: PC unable to detect wi fi adapter

Discus and support PC unable to detect wi fi adapter in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; My PC accepted Windows update on 7 Feb 2020 and maybe coincidentally has since not been able to connect to the internet, unless I use an ethernet... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by MikeHowe3, Feb 14, 2020.

  1. MIKEHOWE3
    MikeHowe3 Win User

    PC unable to detect wi fi adapter


    My PC accepted Windows update on 7 Feb 2020 and maybe coincidentally has since not been able to connect to the internet, unless I use an ethernet cable.


    Having bought a new adapter and software, my pc system advises it is unable to detect adapter, even though the usb is plugged in.


    I have tried Windows trouble shooting though without success. Can anyone offer some helpful and advice and comments, please. Regards, Mike.

    :)
     
    MikeHowe3, Feb 14, 2020
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  2. NORTON
    Norton Win User

    USB Wi-Fi Adapter Disabling

    Is it on Windows 8's compatibility list (check MS website- forgot link)?

    I had an issue with one Wi-fi adapter and it wasn't listed as compatible- All was well when I swapped it out with one on the compatibility list
     
    Norton, Feb 14, 2020
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  3. REVATI JOSHI
    Revati Joshi Win User
    Wi-Fi virtual adapter

    I am unable to create a wi-fi hotspot on my laptop (HP pavillion ab-032tx model) after upgrading to windows 10. I cannot find Microsoft WI-Fi direct Virtual adapter in the listed adapters (control pannel->network sharing center) . However Microsoft Wi-Fi
    direct Virtual adapter and Microsoft Wi-Fi direct Virtual adapter #2 are listed in hidden drivers (device manager-> view tab, faded icons). Upon checking for hardware changes, there are no unkown devices being shown. Microsoft Wi-Fi direct Virtual adapter
    #3 is also found in the view tab , but its icon is not faded. All my drivers are updated. Still i am unable to create a hotspot. Pl help me with the same.
     
    Revati Joshi, Feb 14, 2020
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  4. FUNGERSPO
    Fungerspo Win User

    PC unable to detect wi fi adapter

    Can't detect any Wi-Fi network

    Hi,

    My Laptop(Lenovo ideapad 310-14IKB) suddenly can't detect any Wi-Fi networks. I can confirm that the Wi-Fi network appears as public on my phone. Troubleshooter can't fix this problem automatically but instead spews out this error :

    There might be a problem with the driver for the Wi-Fi adapter

    Windows couldn't automatically bind the IP protocol stack to the network adapter.

    So far, I've took these steps to try fix the problem without resetting my laptop:

    • Reinstalling driver. Both newest from manufacturer website and rolled back version.
    • Network reset on Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Network Reset.
    • Disabling IP Helper on services.msc
    • `netsh winsock reset` and restart
    • TCP/IP stack reset
    • Disabling DHCP Broadcast Flag for my Wi-Fi adapter
    Is there anymore things that I can do to fix this?

    PS: My Wi-Fi is 2.4Ghz and my laptop can detect both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz before this error.
     
    Fungerspo, Feb 14, 2020
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