Windows 10: Wi-Fi adapter needs to be uninstalled and reinstalled after going into sleep mode-

Good evening-


I have a strange issue that is happening every time my laptop goes to sleep. When I wake it up, the adapter is off and I am not able to turn it on manually. I end up having to uninstall the Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11ac PCIe Adapter from the device manager. I have the box unchecked to turn off to save power. The wi-fi works fine as long as I leave the laptop open and prevent it from going to sleep. I have verified the driver is up to date. Running Windows 10 home 64-bit. It is an HP notebook. Any help would be appreciated! For now I will just leave it open!

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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

 

Microsoft wi fi direct virtual adapter

Hi K_V 5150,

go to Device Manager> network adapters, uninstall your Wi-Fi adapter, then click on Action> Detect hardware changes. Windows should automatically reinstall both the Wi-Fi adapter and the WIDI virtual adapter

 

Wi-fi adapter doesn't work after upgrading to Windows 10.

Hi,


Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

• 
  What exactly happens when you try to connect to Wi-Fi?
  
• 
  Have you updated all the Wi-Fi drivers?
  

You may follow the steps provided below and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

Method 1: Run Internet Connection Troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Internet connection. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the
issue is with your internet.

Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
• Run the Internet Connection troubleshooter.

Method 2: Download and install the latest firmware updates for the Wi-Fi 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 “Wireless adapter” option and click “Uninstall’
  
• 
  Download the latest Wireless network adapter driver setup file from the manufacturer’s website and install it.
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.