Windows 10: Wi-Fi Network disappeared after shutting my laptop down and restarted

Discus and support Wi-Fi Network disappeared after shutting my laptop down and restarted in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; The Wi-Fi on my laptop has never had an issue until I turned the computer off yesterday. I started it back up this morning as usual, and I was no... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JeffDbury, Jan 28, 2021.

  1. JeffDbury Win User

    Wi-Fi Network disappeared after shutting my laptop down and restarted


    The Wi-Fi on my laptop has never had an issue until I turned the computer off yesterday. I started it back up this morning as usual, and I was no longer connected to the internet and my WiFi Network no longer displays for me to reconnect to it. I have another laptop that also uses the same network and it is connected and the Network is displaying just fine on it. The WiFi is turned on in the other laptop, but my Network will not show up so I can connect to it. I have never had an issue like this before, my WiFi is always working and connected. I did absolutely nothing to but shut the laptop down normally from the start menu.

    :)
     
    JeffDbury, Jan 28, 2021
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  2. johnny234 Win User

    Windows 10 stop automatically connecting to random new wi-fi networks

    Hi,

    I have searched a lot, but all the tutorials I found only explained how to not connect automatically to a known wi-fi network or how to disable wi-fi sense... but this is not what I am looking for...

    PROBLEM:

    • When my laptop (Windows 10 Pro X64) is not connected to a network and the wireless adapter is on, it will automatically connect to any random new unsecured wi-fi network... The only way I have now to avoid this is to disable my wi-fi adapter.

    UNUSEFUL TUTORIALS I FOUND ON THE INTERNET:

    • How to manually uncheck the option for a particular wi-fi network not to connect automatically in Network Properties. This is not what I am looking for. This would suggest that everytime I power my computer. I would have to manually go through all the available wi-fi networks and unclick them all...
    • How to disable Wi-Fi Sense. This is not useful, because I don't even have a Wi-Fi sense option in my computer where the tutorials say it should be.

    EXPECTED BEHAVIOR:

    • I am looking for an option to tell my computer to stop connecting randomly to unknown wi-fi networks like an hyperactive, reckless idiot.

    PERSONAL COMMENT:

    • Honestly, why would any respectable company think that it could be somewhat wise or secure to do this... Anyone's computer could just randomly connect to any hacker's wi-fi network without the user even knowing it...

    Any solutions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
     
    johnny234, Jan 28, 2021
    #2
  3. Wi-Fi errors (Windows 10)

    I'm currently troubleshooting a HP laptop (HP G62-a10SQ to be more specific). The problem is that it doesn't want to connect to any Wi-Fi network. It leaves me with the generic error "Can't connect to this network." I've tried these steps so far

    • Restarting the computer
    • Flushing DNS
    • Releasing and renewing the ipconfig
    • Uninstalling the driver
    • Reinstalling the driver
    • Reseating the Wi-FI module
    • Checking Windows Update for any drivers
    • Updating the driver in Device Manager
    • Temporarily removing my Wi-Fi encryption
    • Trying to connect to a different Wi-Fi network outside of my network
    • Probably more troubleshooting steps I can't remember atm (I will edit the post if I remember anything)
     
    DoNotSpamPls, Jan 28, 2021
    #3
  4. Wi-Fi Network disappeared after shutting my laptop down and restarted

    Laptop won't show list of available networks

    We suggest checking the list of available Wi-Fi networks on your laptop.

    Please follow these steps:

    • Click the Windows logo.
    • Go to Settings (gear icon).
    • Select Network and Internet.
    • Then Wi-Fi.
    • Make sure the Wi-Fi radio button is On.
    • Select Show available networks, then you'll be able to see the list of available Wi-Fi networks.

    Update us with the outcome so we provide further assistance.
     
    Robert Caw, Jan 28, 2021
    #4
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