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the wi-fi option disappeared from my 2-in-1 after the ecs update

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Accepted solution by Gabe Petrov — ahh classic do a full power drain: Shift + Shut down, unplug, wait, then boot. Wi Fi modules can get stuck after updates, and Fast Startup…
  1. Amara Becker
    @patchpilot

    ok so my Wi-Fi is gone. Not disconnected, gone.

    Network & internet

    Network & internet
Wi-Fi  •  HomeNet_5G
No internet, secured

Connected, but nothing loads. Troubleshoot problems?

    After a Windows update, the 2-in-1 no longer shows any wireless options. Ive tried rebooting, teh network troubleshooter, and checking airplane mode. Nothing. Since i cant get online, every fix i find online needs internet. Ironic. Any offline-friendly suggestions?? i do have a phone that can share its connection over USB, if that helps. Im also fine using a USB stick to move files from another computer.

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  2. Gabe Petrov
    @gpetrov

    been there man check BIOS/UEFI: wireless can be disabled there, and BIOS updates sometimes reset it :D Also check for a physical Wi-Fi switch or a function key combo.

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  4. Selin Olsen
    @solsen-2ud

    Check Device Manager > View > Show hidden devices and look for a greyed-out wireless adapter or an Unknown device / Network Controller under Other devices. That tells you whether the hardware is still detected.

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  5. Selin Olsen
    @solsen-2ud

    ok this thread just saved my weekend im about to throw this thing out the window lol

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  6. Selin Olsen
    @solsen-2ud

    same issue here on my moms pc... following this thread fingers crossed 🤞

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  9. Freya O.
    @regexpusher

    oof use netsh wlan show drivers once teh adapter appears. it confirms teh driver loaded and shows its version, which helps if u need to report teh issue.

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  10. Gabe Petrov
    @gpetrov

    been there man if the adapter shows up with an error, uninstall it (tick delete the driver software), reboot, and let Windows install its inbox driver. Then install teh makers driver over it. worked for me anyway 🤷

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  11. Omar Garcia
    @omar_regex

    yeahhh bump. still happening with 2008/11/19 for me

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  14. Milan F.
    @rustyfox

    ahh classic exact same thing happened to my mac last month

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  15. Basil Schmidt
    @basil_shader

    ok so make a backup before u touch teh router, learned that teh hard way

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  16. Gabe Petrov
    @gpetrov

    oof use ur phone's USB tethreing to get olnine temporarily. windows usually supports it without extra drivers. then download teh Wi-Fi driver from the PC maker's support page for ur exact model. lmk how it goes

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  19. Selin Olsen
    @solsen-2ud

    ahh classic same issue here on my gaming rig. driving me crazy. for me it was the extension. swapped it and boom, fixed worked for me anyway 🤷

    nothing is more permanent than a temporary workaround

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  20. Gabe Petrov
    @gpetrov
    Accepted solution

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

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