Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200 works correctly in Linux Mint; but not in Windows 10, 1709

I waited too long; I think after installing 1703 and disconnecting from the internet.  Some updates came across and the wireless adapter turned off again.  Will take a look at Update history; maybe there will be a clue on which to remove or maybe just uninstall updates,  So frustrated...

William

Go to Task Scheduler - TaskSchedulerLibrary - Microsoft - Windows - Update Orchestrator.

Then pick UpdateAssistant - right click - Properties - Triggers Tab - Edit each Trigger then click Enabled box to Disable - OK.

Repeat for UpdateAssistantCalendarRun.

Source: https://youtu.be/egD8DcEYI3E

Originally found: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3563089/st...

See options for managing how and when Windows Updates are installed.

Option 1:

Set your Internet connection as metered:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/manage-windows...

Option 2:

Use Active Hours and Restart options:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/managing-windo...

Option 3:

Use Show/Hide Updates tool to block the update:

Is there an option or work around to block updates or hardware drivers that might cause problems?

Yes, Microsoft has released a KB update (KB3073930) that will let users block or hide Windows or driver updates.

You can download it at the following link:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930

Option 4:

Press Windows key + R

Type: services.msc

Hit Enter

Scroll down to Windows Update

Select it then right click it

Click Properties

Under the General tab, choose Startup type to DIsabled

Click Stop

Click Apply then OK

Option 5:

Before carrying out this procedure, disconnect from the Internet. That means turning off Wi-Fi and disconnecting from a wired connection. If you don't, Windows 10 will indicate some files are in use and cannot be modified or the command will be non-responsive. Also, you should restart your computer after disconnecting from the Internet. The easiest way to do it is to enable Airplane mode from the Action Center - Windows key + A.

Stop the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer and the Windows Update Services. To do this, type the following commands at a command prompt. Press the “ENTER” key after you type each command.

                       net stop wuauserv



                       net stop cryptSvc



                       net stop bits



                       net stop msiserver

Followed your advice; wireless network adapter is nowactive; sees all networks and connects to router.

How do I keep from having Microsoft  "push" 1709?

Thank you for your advice!

William

I am going to recommend you downgrade to Windows 10 1703.

Step 1: download Windows 10 1703 from the following link:

https://tb.rg-adguard.net/index.php?sid=74a7cf5...

Choose the following:

• Windows Final
• Windows 10, version 1703
• Windows 10 Pro + Home
• English
• x64 (64 bit) x32 (32 bit)

Step 2: create a bootable copy

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wik...

Step 3: perform a custom install

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki...

You should backup your files before downgrading.

Applications will need to be reinstalled.

The custom install will archive your files, so you can recover them from the Windows.old folder - make sure you follow the instructions to the letter.

There are some compatibility issues with Windows 10 version 1709 and certain hardware or software. There is no explanation why a lot of these problems are happening in Windows 10 1709, but the release is significantly flawed. Software and Hardware that once worked in previous versions, just suddenly stops working in Windows 10 1709 after an upgrade and sometimes loses functionality or stability.