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Where is wireless adapter?

Find Wireless Card in Windows
Click the search box on the task bar or in the Start Menu and type "Device Manager." Click the "Device Manager" search result. Scroll down through the list of installed devices to "Network Adapters." If the adapter is installed, that's where you'll find it.
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Where is wireless adapter on Windows 10?

In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, and then select Device Manager from the list of results. Expand Network adapters, and locate the network adapter for your device.
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Why can't I find my wireless adapter?

Navigate to Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. On the left sidebar, click on Change adapter settings. Choose your wireless adapter, right-click on it and select Diagnose option. If the troubleshooter finds any problem, follow the steps according to it.
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Do all laptops have Wi-Fi adapters?

Along with smart phones, tablets and netbooks, laptops are one of the most common devices through which people connect to wireless networks. While most modern laptops come equipped with built-in WiFi cards, a fair number of older models do not.
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Where is Wi-Fi adapter in Device Manager?

Choose the Hardware tab and open the Device Manager. Find Network Adapters on the list and then click the arrow icon located to the left of it, which will expand the category and show you all of the network adapters that are currently installed on your computer.
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What Is a Wireless Adapter? | Internet Setup

Why is my Wi-Fi adapter missing Windows 10?

Show Hidden Drivers in Windows 10

The network adapter might be missing simply because Device Manager doesn't display it. Here is how you can make the network adapter visible: Right-click Start > Device Manager. Open the View menu and click Show hidden devices.
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Why is Windows 10 not showing Wi-Fi?

Solution 1: Turn airplane mode on and then back off. Solution 2: Check your network on another device. Solution 3: Restart your network equipment. Solution 4: Run Windows Network Troubleshooter.
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Why can't I see Wi-Fi on my PC?

Run the Internet Connections Troubleshooter

Open the Start menu, then head to Update & Security > Troubleshoot. Click Additional troubleshooter. Select Internet Connections > Run the troubleshooter. Follow the displayed instructions.
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How do I install Wi-Fi drivers on Windows 10?

Step 3: Manual Driver installation.
  1. Locate the driver you downloaded back in Step 1.
  2. Go to Device manager.
  3. Click Update Driver.
  4. Select Browse my computer for driver software.
  5. Click Browse.
  6. Search for the unzipped file downloaded for the driver.
  7. Select and Click Next, and Windows® should install the driver.
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How can I connect my PC to Wi-Fi without adapter?

What to Know
  1. Plug your phone into your PC using a USB cable and set up USB tethering.
  2. On Android: Settings > Network and Internet > Hotspot & Tethering and toggle on Tethering.
  3. On iPhone: Settings > Cellular > Personal Hotspot and toggle on Personal Hotspot.
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How do I fix code 45 on Windows 10?

Per Microsoft's website, Error Code 45 occurs if a device that was previously connected to the computer is no longer connected. Microsoft's recommendation to resolve this problem is "to reconnect the hardware device to the computer" which should resolve the error automatically.
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How to fix Wi-Fi issues in Windows 10 Wi-Fi is connected but no Internet?

How to Fix "No Internet Access" Errors in Windows
  1. Confirm other devices can't connect.
  2. Reboot your PC.
  3. Reboot your modem and router.
  4. Disable any VPN connections.
  5. Run the Windows network troubleshooter.
  6. Check your IP address settings.
  7. Check your ISP's status.
  8. Try a few Command Prompt commands.
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How do I install Wi-Fi drivers on Windows 10?

Step 3: Manual Driver installation.
  1. Locate the driver you downloaded back in Step 1.
  2. Go to Device manager.
  3. Click Update Driver.
  4. Select Browse my computer for driver software.
  5. Click Browse.
  6. Search for the unzipped file downloaded for the driver.
  7. Select and Click Next, and Windows® should install the driver.
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How do I install Windows Wi-Fi drivers?

Install the driver by running the installer.
  1. Open the Device Manager (You can do this by pressing the Windows but and typing it out)
  2. Right click on your wireless adapter and choose Update Driver Software.
  3. Choose the option to Browse and locate the drivers you downloaded. Windows will then install the drivers.
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How do I reinstall a device in Device Manager?

Reinstall the device driver
  1. In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager.
  2. Right-click (or press and hold) the name of the device, and then select Uninstall.
  3. Restart your PC.
  4. Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.
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What is error code 0x0000011b win10?

Fixing the 0x0000011b Printing Error on Windows

This error has largely affected Windows 10 computers. To fix the issue, try to install all the pending Windows updates that may include a hotfix. You can also add the printer manually to a local port or edit the registry entry to disable the problematic setting.
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How do I fix hardware errors in Windows 10?

Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot, or select the Find troubleshooters shortcut at the end of this topic. Select the type of troubleshooting you want to do, then select Run the troubleshooter. Allow the troubleshooter to run and then answer any questions on the screen.
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How to repair Windows 10 using CMD?

Repair Windows 10 Using Command Prompt FAQs
  1. Entering the CMD windows.
  2. Type in sfc /scannow, and press the Enter key. ...
  3. If the SFC command doesn't work. ...
  4. Type in DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth to scan the corruptions of Windows images.
  5. Type in DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:repairSource\install.
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What is code 10 on Windows WIFI?

Anything goes from a faulty driver, missing files, or a temporary system error. In short, the Code 10 error means that there are some kinds of unspecified driver or hardware issues on your device. It can happen on every modern Windows version like Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7, etc.
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How do I reset Device Manager?

Reset Windows devices to factory settings

Go to the admin center at https://admin.microsoft.com. In the left nav, choose Devices > Manage. On the Manage page, check the checkbox next to the device you want to remove data from and then, in the Manage drop-down choose Factory reset.
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How do I uninstall Windows 10 update?

How to uninstall a Windows update
  1. Select Start > Settings > Windows Update > Update history > Uninstall updates . View update history.
  2. On the list that appears, locate the update you want to remove, and then select Uninstall next to it.
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