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WiFi icon on the toolbar not showing the list of available networks instead showing options to troubleshoot or open network and sharing centre.

Anonymous
2013-05-09T09:44:29+00:00

Original title: WiFi networks

Hello All,

when i right click on my WiFi icon on the toolbar it used to show me a list of available networks. It now just gives me the option to troubleshoot or open network and sharing centre.

 Please help

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-05-10T03:36:29+00:00

    Hi Adrian,

    Have you made any recent software or hardware changes on the system?

    This may happen due to any recent changes on the system that might have changed the network settings.

    Let’s try the following steps and check if it helps.

    Method 1:

    You may try running the network troubleshooter and check for the issue.

    Wired and wireless network problems

    Method 2:

    You may try to uninstall and reinstall the network adapter:

    a. Click Start and type in Device Manager in the Start Search and Press Enter.

    b. Expand the Network Adapters in the Device Manager

    c. Right click on the device and click on Properties.

    d. Click on driver tab and click on Uninstall Drivers and click OK.

    e. Restart the computer and check.

    You may also refer to the computer or device manufacturer website and try updating the latest version of network card drivers.

    For further information, refer to the link:

    Update a driver for hardware that isn't working properly

    Hope the information helps.

    Let us know if you need further assistance with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-09-22T12:00:10+00:00

    Suddenly I've got the same problem when my Wi-Fi tried to reconnect: Left Click doesn't shows me Wi-Fi networks panel; Right Click displays Troubleshooter and Network Settings. Disabling\Enabling Wireless or reinstalling of drivers doesn't help. Looks like an another undocumented bug in Windows 8.1.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-05-10T15:07:01+00:00

    Left click on the icon.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-06-19T01:51:37+00:00

    Same problem here. Did as they said to u. Still nothing... now instead of the bars with a red X I now have a computer with a red X On it in the bottom right hand corner...  if u have any luck,  please post how. I'll do the same. Thanks

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-06-16T16:54:56+00:00

    Hello 

    Thank you for your Help ... but unfortunately its not working ,,,

    i have tried to re-install the driver but   i still have the same problem ,,., my wifi is working but when i press the icon it doesn't give me anything ,, neither from the network and sharing center ( connect to ) doesn't work ,,, i tried to diagnose the problem and it says that i have to choose a preferred network n it doesn't show me anything after :S ,,, 

    Please help ,,, i don't want to recover my whole windows , 

    Thank you

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