In the Device Manager, double-click the "Network adapters" node, right-click your Wi-Fi driver and choose "Disable device." Wait for a few seconds, and then right-click your Wi-Fi driver again and choose "Enable device." Now, check if the Wi-Fi option appears. If not, continue with the guide. If wireless adapter on your system is not working or seems to be disabled, try the following recommendations: Make sure that Wi-Fi is not disabled through a hardware toggle on your computer. Some laptops have a hardware Wi-Fi switch or the keyboard combination to turn the Wi-Fi on and off. Use the built-in Network Reset for Windows 10. You The wireless adapter may be missing or not working due to an outdated device driver. Here's how you can update it to resolve the issue. Press Windows + R key and type devmgmt.msc. Scroll down to the Network Adapters. Select your wireless adapter and right-click on it. Click on Update driver. Unplug the power cable for the router from the power source. Unplug the power cable for the modem from the power source. Some modems have a backup battery. If you unplug the modem and lights stay on, remove the battery from the modem. Wait at least 30 seconds or so. If you had to remove the battery from the modem, put it back in. Ethernet Adapter works with Win 8, wireless adapter does not. Wireless adapter is a Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 802.11. No errors shown in Device Manager but Device Manager does not recognize the wireless adapter hardware. Would appreciate help with resolution. The wifi adapter didn't even show up in the list of network adapters, only the bluetooth and ethernet showed up in the list. So I thought maybe I hadn't properly reseated the antenna connectors. Opened the laptop up again, disconnected and reconnected the cables again. .

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