Windows 10: unable to- connect to wifi due to missing network drive

So I uninstalled my network drive hoping it would fix a network issue I had at college, and now my internet settings are completely missing. I've tried restarting my computer and that did no luck. I even ran troubleshooter and it keeps telling me that there is an issue with my network drive. I then select try these repairs as admin but no luck either. Only greeted with there might be a problem with the drive for the Wi-Fi adapter. Not fixed. Please help. This is the only laptop I have for college.

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Unable to see a specific WiFi Network in list

I have Windows 8.1. I can see the WiFi networks of everyone in the vicinity. However, am unable to see the WiFi network installed in my home.

The WiFi Network that am unable to see is a new connection. This new connection is seen by all devices (Mobiles etc) but it is.not getting displayed in my Windows 8.1 list.

I have seen other threads on the issue which recommend checking WLAN Autoconfig etc. And have tried those steps too. But there is no change in the outcome.

Can anyone please suggest any solution that migjt work. I am not willing to format my Laptop.

Any help would be deeply appreciated.

Thanks in adv and Regards

Rahul P Sharma

 

unable to connect to wifi network

Hi Alexander,

Reading through your post, we see that you have run a lot of troubleshooting steps to resolve your WiFi network connection issue. There ares some other steps though that you may still do to resolve it.

Please check Fix network connection issues in Windows 10.

To site some:

• On the first item about Things to try first, you will see basic troubleshooting steps. Included in this topic is a suggestion to contact your Internet Service Provider which will be able to guide you in checking connection with your router.
• Running the Network troubleshooter. This topic also includes applying network commands that may be able to help you. Please try the other network commands and check if it works.
• Uninstalling the network adapter driver and restart. You may try if you had a
  recent update.
• If you are running running Windows 10 Version 1607 or later you may also try
  Using network reset.

If you have tried all of the above and the connection still fails, you may try some other steps listed below:

• Change channel width for your network adapter.
  • Press Windows Key + S and enter type network. Chose
    Network and Sharing Center from the list of results.
  • When Network and Sharing Center opens, click the Change adapter settings.
  • Locate your wireless adapter and right click it. Choose Properties from the menu.
  • When Properties window opens, navigate to Advanced tab.
  • Select the 802.11 channel width and change the value. Some users have reported that changing the value to
    20 MHz has fixed the issue for them, but you might have to use a different value.
  • Click OK to save the changes.

• Disable IPv6 on your computer and router.
  • Open Network and Sharing Center.
  • Find the Connections section and click your current connection.
  • Connection status window will open. Click the Properties button.
  • Find Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP /IPv6) and uncheck it.
  • Click OK button to save the changes.
  • Restart your computer in order to apply the changes.
  • If the problem still persists, you might have to disable IPv6 on your router. Disabling IPv6 on your router is a complicated process, and it’s different for every type of router, so before you do that, check the your router’s instruction manual.

• Make sure that your adapter and router are using the same security type.
  • Open Network and Sharing Center and click the Manage wireless networks.
  • Find your wireless network, right click it and choose Properties.
  • Go to Security tab, find Security type section and select the
    same security type that your router is using. You might have to try several different security types before you pick the right one.
  • lick OK to save changes.

• Add the connection manually.
  • Open Network and Sharing Center.
  • Click Set up a new connection or network.
  • Choose Manually connect to a wireless network and click
    Next.
  • Enter the requested information such as network name, security key and security type.
  • Click Next to finish the process.
  • After you’ve created a new network connection, everything should be working without any problems.
    
  • If the issue persists, try changing the security type of your new network.

Kindly keep us updated with the status of the issue

 

WIFI setting tab is missing

Hi,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

Do not worry, it can be fixed.

Restart Surface and check.

It could be due to incorrect settings or missing updates or damaged drivers.

I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check if it helps.

Can’t connect to a wireless network:

https://www.microsoft.com/surface/e...t-connect-to-a-wireless-network?os=windows-10

Wi-Fi settings are missing:

https://www.microsoft.com/surface/e...ifi-is-missing-icon-not-showing?os=windows-10

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.