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April 12th, 2020 13:00
HELP Disappearing Wireless adapter
Just 40 minutes ago my Dell Inspiron 15, lost wifi connection.
Is there any way to fix this problem? Windows 10 is the current Systems.
i am really not good for this please explain step by step. I am working remotely due COVID 19 and it’s the only way to get money to pay my bills.
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LSUFAN51
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April 13th, 2020 07:00
According to your image,It appears two chipset (SM Bus Controller driver & USB.2.0 - CRW) drivers are causing the network (wireless) to not work normally. Please uninstall / reinstall one driver at a time by following steps below:
1. In device manager, right click SM Bus Controller and then select Uninstall
2. At the top of device manager, select Action, and then click 'Scan For Hardware Changes'. Microsoft Windows will automatically detect and attempt to reinstall the device driver.
3. Do the same for other chipset ( USB.2.0) driver.
If none of the above work:
Download / install the chipset drivers one at a time from Dell Product Support page. Please enter service tag number onto the link below. After, you should see both Chipset drivers in your Dell Product Support page.
Support | Dell US
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04
How to find a Dell Service Tag (Official Dell Tech Support)
https://youtu.be/sDPVSHHN-SY
Or....
Use System Restore tool on the computer to go back to an earlier time before WIFI stop working.
How to Use System Restore (Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP)
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-system-restore-in-windows-2626131
nyc10036
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April 13th, 2020 08:00
@Allsafety2010
I am very surprised that the wifi was able to work with the errors that are there in your Device Manager.
Follow @LSUFAN51 's directions. But you will need to be connected to the internet to be able to get the drivers that are needed. I would suggest connecting the laptop with Ethernet cable directly to your router.
It looks like you are running AnyDesk. Maybe you should contact your company's IT department and have them remote in and fix the problem.
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nyc10036
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April 13th, 2020 08:00
@Allsafety2010
When asking for help, instead of writing "disappearing wireless adapter", it would help if you actually told us what you did prior to this event.
Allsafety2010
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April 13th, 2020 08:00
Good morning
indeed , I am asking for help because I didn’t know what to do, I am a 73 years old lady trying to get some money working remotely and sadly I have no other experience with laptop besides the regular users as Microsoft Office.
But you’re right about previous information is important. Thank you
LSUFAN51
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April 14th, 2020 08:00
Any updates Allsafety2010 ?
The computer is up and running again?
You contacted your company's IT department as nyc10036 suggested ?
Allsafety2010
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April 14th, 2020 09:00
Thank you everyone.
I did a previous steps in this community and it’s up and running.
it is a Windows 10 update which caused the problem.
a member of the community took the time to explain step by step to this old lady how to fix it.
that is a great way to prove that you care about me.
i am working right now and thank you for being there for me and help me to pay my bills
the 70 years old lady
LSUFAN51
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April 14th, 2020 09:00
This is great news. Good to know computer is working normally. Now, go make that big money.
Thanks for the update.