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Network adapter getting automatically disabled

Anonymous
2023-06-08T09:04:19+00:00

Hi, I have a dellInspiron 3521

Recently I am facing an issue of wireless network adapter getting automatically disabled. The driver is "Dell Wireless 1705 802.11b|g|n (2.4GHZ)".

This driver is getting automatically disable and hence my laptop does not connect to wifi. And I have found a way to start the driver, but it is very tedious, so please provide a way to stop it from automatically getting disable. 

The way I found to start the driver is: Deleting this driver ("Dell Wireless 1705 802.11b" (2.4GHZ)") from device manager under network adapter and restarting the laptop.

And when the driver is automatically disabled, I can not see it in the drivers list, I have to enable "Show Hidden devices" from the "View Tab" where is shows a bit greyed out.

And yes the I have disabledthe option to "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" under the tab of Power management in the properties of this driver.

Thanks and please provide a way to stop it

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-06-08T09:43:18+00:00

    Hello! My name is Mostafa; I will assist you today.

    I’m sorry that you are experiencing this issue. Please follow the steps below:

    Check for Windows updates. Settings > Windows update > Check for Windows update.

    Scan your PC with Windows Security or 3rd party antimalware software

    Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security and then Virus & threat protection.

    Go to the Device Manager, Uninstall the driver, restart the computer and install the latest version by visiting its manufacturer's website.

    Run Network Troubleshooter.

    1. In Windows 10, go to the Troubleshoot tab by going to Start > Update & Security.
    2. Locate Network Connections and click Run the troubleshooter.
    3. Finish the process by following the on-screen instructions.

    Reset TCP/IP Configuration

    1. Run Command Prompt as administrator.
    2. Input these two commands and press Enter after each one:

    netsh winsock reset

    netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt

    netsh int ip reset

    ipconfig /release

    ipconfig /renew

    1. Restart your Computer.

    Configure Power Management

    1. Press Win + R, input ncpa.cpl and click OK.
    2. Right-click on your Wi-Fi adapter and click Properties.
    3. Click Configure, go to Power Management, and ensure the box of Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power is unchecked.
    4. Click OK to save the change.

    Please let me know if the above steps did not help. Thank you.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-06T04:52:33+00:00

    Hi, I have Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 with Windows 10 and I am facing same issue. I have tried above given all solutions but none of them work. I have to restart Laptop every time to make it work. After Restating Laptop it only work for 5-10 minutes and automatically disable driver.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-06-09T10:52:49+00:00

    I'm happy to help! Don't hesitate to reach out if you need further assistance.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-06-09T10:51:23+00:00

    Hi Mostafa,

    Thanks a lot for your help, the third way worked out for me. installing the drivers from my manufacture's website.

    Finally I could carry on with my work without restarting my laptop 100 times. And appreciate your quick response.

    Thank you.

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