How do I resolve error 651 on a new Windows 8 installation?

Hello Aalan,

 

Thank you for keeping us posted.

 

I would suggest you to download and install the latest Wireless LAN driver for Windows 8 from the manufacturer’s website and then check how it works.

 

You can download the driver from this link.

http://support.lenovo.com/en\_IN/research/hints-or-tips/detail.page?&DocID=HT074073

 

I hope this helps you to fix the issue. If the issue persists or you have any other issues with Windows in future, please do post it in Microsoft Community. We would be happy to help you.

thanks for the link

I had looked on the Lenovo site but couldn't nail down the page you connected me too.

I have downloaded the driver and will let you know how it goes.

hello again.

an update to the operation of the laptop is as follows . 5 days of trouble free connectivity followed the installation of the Lenovo software driver update then on Thursday there were some windows updates installed. since then there has been terrible connectivity only connecting 1 time in 5 on average. resetting the network adaptor etc in troubleshooting gives no joy.

if I plug the wifi dongle in it pushes straight onto the internet router instantly. so it appears there is some conflict internally again. it is worst at busy internet usage times of day.

Hello Alan,

I would suggest you to perform a System Restore and then check how it works.

If it works fine, then install the driver manually one by one.

Refer to the link “How to restore, refresh, or reset your PC” to know how to perform System Restore.

hello there I did a system restore after only having the laptop for a few days .and then again after a few months. it was a pain in the **** to reload all my stuff that got wiped out. programmes etc due to my download speed.

so to do it again seems pointless.

I have resigned myself to doing one restart and then fitting the wifi adapter if it doesn't work.

if it does remain working permanent I will repost the details

Hello Alan,

Windows creates a restore point whenever you install driver, program or a Windows Update.

System Restore doesn’t change your personal files, but it might remove recently installed apps, drivers or Updates.

If you perform a System Restore, it just restores to the previous point before installing the Update.

I also have this problem.  I have spent dozens of hours over 6 days researching Google and Bing and have found hundreds of posts ALL saying they have not found a fix. Some with very detailed processes recorded and many with a number of persons helping back and forth. A significant number with obvious technical knowledge.

There is no connection to virus or security programs or firewalls on or off or brand name or location or router type/brand/description etc. The ONLY common denominator is Windows and the desire to connect to internet; the vast majority are trying to use wireless. The most odd thing that keeps coming up is that even after a clean install; some even used a new hdd, this problem will still come back?????

It seems that once you get this problem, it won't go away. 

In LITERALLY 100% of the posts that I have read NO ONE has had this problem resolved for more than a few days. It either comes back and totally kills the connection or it brings in a different error and kills it or the connection is so erratic and unreliable it frustrates the user to no end.

I can't believe Microsoft hasn't fixed this yet.  I'm so not totally surprised!