Windows 10: Windows not detecting WIFI networks

Hi!My computer crashed on the ground a day ago and after that, I couldn't use the headphone port as well as being able to connect to any WIFI network. Sometimes a WIFI network is appearing but instantly disappearing again. I wonder if something is broken. I checked into Device Manager -> Network adapters -> IntelR Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 -> Properties, and the Device status is displaying "This device is working properly". I have restored the OS to a date prior to the crash and reset the network settings with no results. Might the issue on the physical level? A feedback would be

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Delay in wifi network detection

For the last couple of days there has been a delay on detecting any wifi networks when my laptop is woken from sleep. Connects fine once it sees the network and detects and connects perfectly well when fisrt switched on.

I have tried updating the driver, and also turning off power saving mode on the wifi and have run MS security scanner. Nothing detected and using the network adapter troubleshooter detects no issues. Other devices connect fine.

Any suggestions?

 

WiFi networks not being detected.

Hi Vignesh,

In most cases, this issue could have happened due to hardware or software failure. To resolve your issue, we suggest that you follow the steps provided in this

article. This will give you troubleshooting that resolves an issue with the network connection.

If the error still occurs, we suggest that you uninstall your network adapter. You can follow the steps provided below:

• Press Windows Key + X and choose Device Manager from the list.
• When Device Manager starts, locate your network adapter and right click it.
• Choose Uninstall. If asked, check “Delete the driver software for this device” and click OK.
• After the driver has been uninstalled, restart your computer and Windows 10 will automatically install the new driver.

To update your network adapter drivers, you’ll need a computer or any other device with working internet connection. Now you just need to visit the website of your network adapter manufacturer and download latest drivers for your network adapter.

Update us with the result so we can further assist you.

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Windows could not automatically detect this network’s proxy settings

@Compumind @Samuria

Hi - Just so you know, I'm marking this "problem solved". I found this online How to Solve the Windows Could Not Automatically Detect Network Proxy Settings Error. Doing the last step under #2 is what solved the problem. McAvee is still scanning incoming. McAvee & Malwarebytes still show no problems with a full scan. Thanks for your help and suggestions.