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Windows 7 wireless network adapter is not working suddenly only limited access wifi only.

Anonymous
2011-12-09T00:22:01+00:00

ok so my windows 7 laptop all of a sudden wont conect to the internet wifi any more when i troubleshoot it tells me that the network adaptor in not working but wont fix itself and all the other computers in the house have wifi

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-12-09T15:06:27+00:00

    Hi,

    Have you made any recent changes to your computer?

    Method 1:

    Try to reload the Wireless Network adapter drivers.

    Uninstall and re-install the network adapter drivers. Follow the steps mentioned.

    a) Click on Start, Right click on computer.

    b) Click on properties, click on Device manager

    c) Expand network adapter, Right click on the wireless adapter option

    d) Click on uninstall

    e) Now go to your computer/Wireless device manufacturer website, download the updated drivers and install them.

    Method 2: Wired and wireless network connection problems in Windows

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/wired-and-wireless-network-connection-problems-in-windows

    If issue persists update network drivers from the manufacturer's website or windows updates.

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