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. For help figuring out which wireless network adapter is installed in your computer, refer to the Dell Knowledge Base article Which Wireless Networking Adapter is Installed in Your Dell Computer? After updating your Wireless network adapter driver, it may be necessary to reconnect to your Wireless network. If troubleshooting your network adapter doesn't solve the problem, overwriting the drivers installed by Microsoft with the original Manufacturers Drivers probably will. Start by going into Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center\Advanced sharing settings and check the wireless adaptor is enabled. This is a basic one and not likely to be the cause of your problem as the connection utility is detecting the network settings. The wireless adapter may be missing or not working due to an outdated device driver.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. 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? .

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