Windows 10: Wi-fi Adapter not working

When I log into my computer in the task bar there is a red circle with a white x next to the wi-fi icon. When I click on Network and Internet settings under status it says not connected. To the left I can click on wi-fi and then press the switch to turn the wi-fi back on, but this does not change anything. Under the Airplane mode tab I can switch airplane mode on and off but nothing changes. Also under airplane mode the switch to turn wi-fi on and off is greyed out. I have toggled the adapter using the fn f2 button but this does not change anything. The computer is a dell inspiron 15r 5537 running windows 10 - this just happened out of the blue. There is no other hard button to turn wifi on and off - but from everything I have done and read it seems like the wifi adapter is stuck off. I have disable and enabled the network device numerous times. The device is Inter(R) Wireless-N 7260. When I run the windows network diagnostic it tells me to turn on the wireless capability - but this is the problem nothing I do will do that. The final verdict is that the wireless capability is turned off. Please help!

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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

 

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.

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  What exactly happens when you try to connect to Wi-Fi?
  
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  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:

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  On the search bar type “Device Manager”
  
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  On the left pane locate “Network Adapter” and expand by clicking on it
  
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  Right on the “Wireless adapter” option and click “Uninstall’
  
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  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.

 

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.