Windows 10: Windows 10: Network Adapter not found

Hello everyone,Randomly my internet is not working. When I did the troubleshooting, it says ""windows did not detect a properly installed network adapter. If you have a network adapter, you will need to re-install the driver".I have Dell Inspiron 15-7597. I don't see the network adapter in the device manager. I installed the wireless Wifi driver and still nothing changed.What should I do?

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network adapters

Hi, Michael.



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

As per my understanding, you may be facing an issue with your driver updates.

I suggest that you perform the steps mentioned below and check if it helps you resolve your issue.



Method 1: Network troubleshooting

• • • On the search bar type “Troubleshooting”
    • Click on “Network and Internet”
    • Click on “Network Adapter” and run the troubleshooter.

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

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community

 

Issues with network adapters

Hi Alfonso,

To resolve this issue, we suggest that you run the Network troubleshooter when you switch from WiFi to Ethernet connection. The Network troubleshooter can help diagnose and fix common connection problems including clearing the network cache to obtain a new
IP from the new network. Kindly follow the steps below:

• In the search box on the taskbar, type Identify and repair network problems, and then select
  Identify and repair network problems from the list of results.
• Follow the steps in the troubleshooter and see if that fixes the problem.

If the issue persists, kindly try the troubleshooting steps on the following link:

Fix network connection issues in Windows 10.

We recommend that you try the steps on the Update the network adapter driver,
Run the Network troubleshooter followed by networking commands, and Use network reset to reinstall network devices sections.

Let us know how it goes for us to assist you further.

 

Windows 10 Network Adapter Priority not saved

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community. I understand your concern and I am glad to assist you.

I would suggest you to run the Network adapter troubleshooter and check.

Method 1:

Step 1:

• Type troubleshooter in the search bar.
• From the list click view all and select network adapter.
  
• Follow the onscreen instructions thereafter.

Step 2: Perform an SFC (System File Checker) scan on your system for any corrupted file settings.

• Press Windows + X on your keyboard.
• Select Command prompt admin.
• At the command prompt type “sfc /scannow” (no quotes), and then press ENTER.

Method 2: If there is any third party software conflict then perform a
Clean boot.

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows

How to perform a clean boot in Windows - Microsoft Support

(Applies to Windows 10)

Note: You need to refer to the steps suggested under the section, “How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot” to get the computer back to Normal Startup.

If the issue persist I would suggest you to install the latest network card drivers from computer manufacturer website and check.

Hope it helps. Get back to us for further assistance on Windows related issues. We will be glad to help.