References to Vista also apply to Windows 7 and Windows 8. Once the device is ON try actually updating your driver : Control Panel - Network - write down make and model of Wifi - double click. on it - driver's tab - write down version - click Update Driver (may not do. anything as MS is far behind certifying drivers). go to device management, right-click on the network adapters node> Scan for hardware changes. Windows should automatically reinstall the wireless network adapter with the appropriate driver. Installs base drivers, Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software for Windows Device Manager*, advanced networking services for teaming and VLANs (ANS), and SNMP for Intel® Network Adapters for Windows 8*. Not sure if this is the right driver or software for your component? The wireless adapter may be missing or not working due to an outdated device driver. Here's how you can update it to resolve the issue. Press Windows + R key and type devmgmt.msc. Scroll down to the Network Adapters. Select your wireless adapter and right-click on it. Click on Update driver. In the Device Manager, double-click the "Network adapters" node, right-click your Wi-Fi driver and choose "Disable device." Wait for a few seconds, and then right-click your Wi-Fi driver again and choose "Enable device." Now, check if the Wi-Fi option appears. If not, continue with the guide. Unplug the power cable for the router from the power source. Unplug the power cable for the modem from the power source. Some modems have a backup battery. If you unplug the modem and lights stay on, remove the battery from the modem. Wait at least 30 seconds or so. If you had to remove the battery from the modem, put it back in. tfWI5rT.

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