Genius - would never have thought the bluetooth adapter would fix the missing wifi - microsoft !!! Just to clarify the fix on my PC:
- open the device manager
- Expand 'Bluetooth'
- Right click on 'Realtek Bluetooth Adapter' and select 'Update Driver'
- Select 'Browse my Computer for Drivers'
- Select 'Let me pick from a list .....on my computer'
- Pick the Generic Bluetooth (or non reltek option)
- When done, restart the pc, and go to Network Connections in the control panel. you should now see Wi-Fi' and be able to connect.
Thanks Mate!!