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How do I fix a code 10 error on wifi driver after trying everything?

Anonymous
2023-09-21T17:16:35+00:00

My wifi randomly stopped working last night. I went through the troubleshooting screen and nothing worked even after resetting my laptop. I went into device manager and the driver alternates between displaying a code 10 error and being fine but still not able to turn on my wifi. I tried disabling/enabling it, uninstalling and reinstalling it, and checking for updates. I’m unable to actually update it because I have no wifi connection, but I don’t think I can get one unless I update it

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. David-M 110.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-09-21T17:55:17+00:00

    Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

    You can download the driver from another device and transfer the file to your PC. You can use a smartphone if it is the only device with internet access available. After downloading the driver, connect your smartphone to your PC to transfer the file.

    But I suggest you install the updated driver as instructed below. Using this procedure, I had more success in resolving problems related to network drivers.

    Before starting the procedure, go to the support area of your computer manufacturer's website and download the latest Wi-Fi driver.

    (If you cannot find it, let me know the manufacturer and model of your computer.)

    Uninstall the current driver:

    1. Open "Device Manager" (Windows + X and select Device Manager);
    2. Expand "Network adapters";
    3. Right-click on the Wi-Fi adapter and select "Uninstall device";
    4. On the confirmation screen, check "Attempt to remove the driver for this device" and click "Ok";
    5. Restart the PC.

    Install the driver you downloaded from the manufacturer.

    Feel free to ask back any questions.

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  2. VARADHARAJAN K 9,676 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-09-21T17:57:38+00:00

    Share the hardware device id of Wifi device chip

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