Windows 10: Wifi adapter stops working at random and after the computer has been sleeping

Hey, my Wifi adapter stops working when it's not in constant use and needs to be fixed through the windows troubleshooter. I tried turning off the option to turn it off to save power and even reinstalled windows (I got a new drive anyway).

It doesn't break when I'm in a zoom call or playing games but stops working when I spot using the internet for a short while. It stays connected to my router but all the other wifi networks in the area disappear and says that I'm not connected to the internet. Thanks!

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Wifi adapter disappears after sleep

Thanks for replying.

@Spirit MS MVP - This is the reason wifi is disabled when the computer goes into sleep mode. When I untick the "Allow computer to turn off the device to save power" and place the computer into sleep mode, the wifi adapter disappears. If i recheck it, and
put the computer to sleep, the wifi adapter does not get uninstalled.

@Andre - First solution does not work because the adapter does not exist and is not listed in the Device Manager.

Second solution doesnt work because the adapter is not listed in Troubleshooting. I tried troubleshooting all adapters and nothing was returned.

Third solution again does not work because the adapter is not there to uninstall.

The wireless driver/adapter disappears after restarting from sleep mode when the adapter's ""Allow computer to turn off device to save power" setting is unchecked.

 

My Wifi Adapter Randomly stops working

I have an older laptop computer (9yrs+). My plans are to replace the computer sometime in 2021. For the last 6 to 8 months the Wifi Card has been acting up. Sometimes it last 3 to 4 days before it quits working.1. Sometimes this is what I do to get it to work. Device Manger>Right click on Network Adapter> Pulldown menu option Disable this this device. Right-click on Network Adapter>Pulldown menu option and chose Enable this device. Wifi begins to work again for a random period of time. It varies. Eventually it fails altogether and a yellow triangle icon appears beside the listing for the Network Adapter.At this point if I want to use the internal Wifi card is to perform a Network Reset which requires a restart.2. My Wifi Card is a Ralink RT5390 802.11 b/g/n Wifi card.a. My Ethernet card is messed up. The gold plated metal that surrounded the Cat 45 Connector tore off. An Cat 6 Cable still plugs in but eventually works it's way out.b. What is different in Resetting the Network Adapter and restarting the computer than disabling and then re-enabling the Network Adapter? c. I had read on several forums that unchecking the Option Under Power Management> Allow this computer to turn off the device in order to save (battery) power.It has been listed as a possible reason the Network adapter quits working. But when I perform a Network Reset that option is re-enabled.d.My computer stays plugged in AC. I get a low battery warning every time the computer reboots. But since it stays plugged in I disregard the low battery warning.3. I do have another wireless card that can plug into a USB port. But then at some point that card will disable the USB port.a. Then the only way to restart that USB port is to Restart the Computer.b. I have checked the Servises.msc and check to make sure WLanSvc is running WLAN Auto Config So at this point Is this a Virus? Would a New Network Adapter resolve my issues? Is this a Device Driver Problem?When Autoreboot is performed are changes made in the registry that resets everything to factory settings?

 

wifi stops working

my WiFi stops working, when ever I sleep my computer, I set the switches but no good.

I have to use recovery to get the WiFi back... its every time I sleep my computer, it happens with both my computer .. only happens with windows 10. ....... windows 10 removes the WiFi adapter I have to use recovery to reinsert the WiFi adapter ..my
WiFi adapter is up to date I have removed and reinserted WiFi adapter

it happens on both my computers I have contacted Microsoft and they have no answers

I don't have those wired brackets on my key board my WiFi adapter is uptodate

Microsoft can't fix it been on the phone.. all the did was make it worse.. I have to have computers

If Microsoft won't fix it... I'm gone good bye hello apple store get me out of this **** for a program

my grandson programs better than this

goodbye microsoft