Steam Deck Bluetooth Windows Drivers 1201.2021 update and Windows forgot I have Wi-Fi

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by Elif NakamuraJump to the reply

ahh classic do a full power drain: Shift + Shut down, unplug, wait, then boot... wi-Fi modules can get stuck after updtaes, and Fast Startup can keep that state. fingers crossed 🤞

  1. guys pls help wi-Fi option missing on my gaming laptop.

    Network & internet

    Network & internet
    Wi-Fi  •  HomeNet_5G
    No internet, secured
    
    Connected, but nothing loads. Troubleshoot problems?
    

    it happened right after installing a new Wi-Fi driver. i can use my phones USB tethering to get online temporarily, so downloading smth is possible. before i start installing random drivers, Id love to know where to get the right one and what to check first. i also wanna avoid those driver updater tools, Ive heard too many horror stories. whats teh cleanest path from here? thx in advance!!

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  2. did a full power drain change anything?

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  3. Use netsh wlan show drivers once the adapter appears.. 👍 it confirms teh driver loaded and shows its version, which helps if you need to report the issue. hope that helps :)

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  4. yeahhh check BIOS/UEFI: wireless can be dsiabled there, and BIOS updates sometiems reset it. Also check for a physical Wi-Fi switch or a function key combo. worked for me anyway 🤷

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  5. Accepted solution

    ahh classic do a full power drain: Shift + Shut down, unplug, wait, then boot... wi-Fi modules can get stuck after updtaes, and Fast Startup can keep that state. fingers crossed 🤞

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  6. hmm idk if teh adapter doesnt even show as unknown, Id check BIOS before downloading anything else. just my 2 cents

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