Unable to view wireless networks.

Berger · 8 Aug 2012 at 10:01

Using a Windows 7 Pro SP1 desktop, previously had no problems with it.

I am unable to detect any wireless networks, I have two laptops which work fine and my mobile, PS3 and TV all connect to the router OK. This computer has previously had no issues.

Tried:

Uninstalling AVG
Disabling windows firewall
Unistalling the hardware/reinstalling the hardware
Running the "troubleshooter"

Nothing has worked so far, still just shows the wireless icon and a red cross.....

I can't connect the computer to the router via cable due to the distance.

Deception · 8 Aug 2012 at 10:51

Any software with it that might of disabled the Windows Wireless service? I know things like Netgear does this

edscdk · 8 Aug 2012 at 10:52

does hte laptop have a wireless on / off switch? <not all switches disable the device>

Berger · 8 Aug 2012 at 11:57

Deception said:
Any software with it that might of disabled the Windows Wireless service? I know things like Netgear does this

Not that I am aware of, not installed any new software. I did run quite a few windows updates but that was it.

edscdk said:
does hte laptop have a wireless on / off switch? <not all switches disable the device>

Windows 7 Pro SP1 desktop

KIA · 8 Aug 2012 at 12:10

Are you using Windows or 3rd-party software to manage the connection?

Berger · 12 Aug 2012 at 07:14

KIA said:
Are you using Windows or 3rd-party software to manage the connection?

Windows.

Ran system restore to 2 months ago when it was working. Still doesn't work.....

Steveocee · 12 Aug 2012 at 08:59

Hardware failure. Had the same thing recently with the parents computer. Swapped wireless card and all was good again. Sometimes things do just go faulty.

Berger · 12 Aug 2012 at 09:27

Steveocee said:
Hardware failure. Had the same thing recently with the parents computer. Swapped wireless card and all was good again. Sometimes things do just go faulty.

Seems like it may be the case.

The system restore to a previous state didn't work.

The wireless card is an Edimax 7728IN which has reportedly had a lot of problems.

Tried the latest drivers from their website, but problem not solved.

If I can't get it to work then ill try a new wireless card.

Berger · 13 Aug 2012 at 11:35

New wireless adaptor solved the problem.

Just bought a Belkin USB one, plugged in, installed the drivers from the CD and none of their bumpf. Worked first time.

Very strange, I can accept moving hardware to fail, DVD roms, Hard discs etc, but normally the rest of it either works or is dead on arrival!