How to Update Drivers to Fix Network Adapter / WiFi Problems Quickly & Easily
How to Install drivers using Device Manager. The network driver should typically be located under a category called 'Network adapters.' Locate the device that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box. Click the Driver tab. Click the Uninstall button and follow the instructions.
Many Network Adapter / WiFi problems can be fixed by updating the drivers. After you upgrade to Windows 10, problems can occur because your current driver may work only for the prior version of Windows. There are two ways you can update your Network Adapter / WiFi drivers.
Option 1: Update drivers manually - Use DriverGuide to find the correct driver for your device and operating system. Next, download and install it by following the step by step instructions. You’ll need average to intermediate level computer skills to use this method.
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Option 2 (Recommended): Update drivers automatically - Even computer newbies can update drivers with just a few clicks of a mouse. Use trusted software to identify, download and install the newest driver updates for your PC in one step. Your old drivers can be backed up and restored if you encounter any problems. You’ll need novice to beginner level computer skills to use this method.
Option 1: Update drivers manually
To get the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, you can choose from our list of most popular Network Adapter / WiFi downloads or search our driver archive for the driver that fits your specific Network Adapter / WiFi model and your PC’s operating system.
While what you have listed here are some good basic things to follow, I was already doing them. I saw my problem show up when a patch was applied to my laptop. Originally I saw that patch being offered by the ASUS laptop update utility. I backed it out and the problem went away. Later I installed some Microsoft patches and the problem came back. Here is the issue I am seeing:
When I first bring up the system the WIFI is never turned on automatically, as it is supposed to be and as it used to do prior to the patch. I have to select the icon in the system tray, which shows the WIFI as of to turn it on. It does so for all for about 5 seconds, just long enough to attach to the network, and then it turns itself off again! I then have to do this a second time and that one will work.
It also turns itself off when any device changes are made to the system, such as plugging in or removing a USB flash drive.
I sometimes see it turn itself off when my screensaver has been running for a while, but it has to have been for quite a while, say at least 20 minutes.
I have completely disabled it being powered off by Windows, so it shouldn't ever be turning this off unless I tell it to.
This system has Intel My WiFi Technology in it and I saw some post about updating Intel drivers from their site fixed a similar issue, but it turns out that was for a different Intel WIFI chipset than what I have. I have verified I am on the latest version of their drivers.
This become quite intolerable when I am at class at ITT and need to be on the network using my WIFI connection.
I am open to any suggestions. Right now it seems my only option is to backout the last set of patches from Microsoft, because I don't know just which one causes the problem, and ignore all other patches that are made available. That is not a good solution, because it means I will be ignoring possible security and bug fixes that I actually do need.
Mike
Hello Everyone,
I wanted to thank you all for the active discussion in this thread, and I would like to jump in and see if I can help address the multiple issues that seem to be covered in here.I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Barb Bowman (MVP) for their efforts in this thread to date
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For a full list of steps to try, see the Wired and Wireless Tutorial on this page:
After reading through the thread, there appears to be some confusion regarding Wireless Networking technologies and configurations using Windows 7 and I would like to spend some time to try and clear things up with some basic troubleshooting / best practices for Wireless Network related issues.1.First try and power off your modem, router and desktop/laptop. Then power on the modem, then the router, and then finally the desktop/laptop. Please do this in that order, allowing 60 seconds in between each device to enable the device to be fully booted and able to accept connections.
2.Update the drivers for your wireless network adapter via Windows Update, or by using the website for either the company you bought your PC/Laptop from or the manufacturer of your networking device.
3.Ensure that your router is set to broadcast it’s network name (SSID), ensure that you are connecting to the correct wireless network (SSID) and that you are using the correct WEP/WPA passkey on both devices.
a.Please use “Windows Connect Now” or “Wi-Fi Protected Setup” if available on your wireless router to ensure that the connection is setup correctly.
4.If you are trying to use WPA or WPA2, please ensure that both your network adapter and wireless router support this protocol. If you are having issues detecting your wireless network when using WPA or WPA2, try configuring your router to use WEP instead and see if you can connect.
a.Please note that the change between WEP/WPA/WPA2 will need to be made on both your computer and wireless router.
b.If you are only able to connect using WEP, then your networking hardware may need a firmware upgrade. If you are not comfortable doing this yourself, please call your hardware/router manufacturer for help in doing this.
5.If you are having a problem with your wireless connection after resuming from hibernate or sleep, or are having intermittent connectivity issues, try to adjust your Power Management profile to change your Wireless Adapter Settings to Maximum Performance.
a.To do this click “Change Plan Settings” next to your Power Profile, and choose “Wireless Adapter Settings” and set it to Maximum Performance. You should do this with all of your power profiles. Additional guidance is available here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/power-management
6.Call the support line for your router manufacturer. It is likely that neither Windows nor the router are having problems, it is simply an issue of getting the configuration settings on both set up to work correctly together. The router manufacturer will be the best resource to know how to configure their device. Most of the contact numbers are listed here: http://support.microsoft.com/gp/vendors/en-us
For more information please see the following links:
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I will continue to monitor this thread but will likely end up splitting this thread into individual smaller threads to address the various different issues that have been mentioned so far.
If anyone has any questions please let me know.
Thanks,
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Kevin
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