Windows 10: Steam online games makes my WIFI adapter goes hidden and disabled

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  1. Steam online games makes my WIFI adapter goes hidden and disabled


    Hello everyone,Is anyone here having issues with Steam disconnecting them from WIFI?Whenever I open Steam games my WIFI gets disconnected WIFI adapter goes hidden and disabled then after I quit the game it goes back on, and sometimes I have to restart my PC for it to work again.This happens in my case when I start CS:GO or Ring of Elysium.I tried the following:- Installed all the Windows 10 updates- Updated ALL the drivers and installed all the missing ones- Set the power option to maximum performance- In device manager -> WIFI properties I unchecked the "Allow the computer to turn off th

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    WalidBouachir1, Oct 16, 2021
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    Wifi adapter disappears - goes 'hidden'


    Running Windows 10 on an Acer laptop. Over the past month, the wifi connection dropped without explanation/warning.

    First time, the adapter was visible in Device Manager (with a yellow triangle next to it). An interent search found the suggestion to uninstall it and restart. That worked.

    Today, the connection dropped again. In Device Manager at first I could not see the wifi adapter listed. I clicked to see hidden devices and found the adapter and the Bluetooth (which I had not noticed was missing).

    I again uninstalled, restarted, and both the wifi and bluetooth have returned.

    Anyone any ideas as to what is happening, why it's happening, and what I need to do, please?

    I have attached a screenshot of the DM windows as it is now, showing the wifi adapter name, etc.

    Thanks very much

    WG
     
  3. Windows 10 Steam game crashes

    Hi,

    To assist you better, I would like to ask some questions:

    • Does the issue occur only with Steam games or all games?
    • Are you able to view videos?
    • What is the make and model of your computer?

    I suggest you to update the Graphic Card driver by following the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapters.
    • Right click on the driver and select Update Driver Software.
    • Follow the on-screen prompts to update the driver.

    Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Oct 16, 2021
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  4. Steam online games makes my WIFI adapter goes hidden and disabled

    How to permanently disable ms virtual wifi adapter

    Hi,

    You may permanently disable the Virtual Network Adapter and Virtual Wifi Adapter by deleting it completely from the Network and Sharing Center.

    To do this, kindly follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows key + X on your keyboard.
    • Select Control Panel.
    • Click Network and Internet.
    • On the left-side, click Change adapter settings.
    • Right click on the name of the adapter, then choose Delete.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Monica Cam, Oct 16, 2021
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