Windows 8 continously loses wifi connection

Anonymous
2013-09-19T22:26:20+00:00

Hi,

I am about to completely lose my wits with this. We all know Windows 8 is not user friendly by a long shot. In the beginneing I thought it was my brand new way too expensive Asus Zenbook that was the problem. I have this computer:

ASUS ZENBOOK U500VZ 15.6" WQHD+

GeForce GT650 2GB,Core i7-3632QM,8GB RAM,2x256GB SSD,Windows 8

It runs Windows 8.

Since I got it it has had a problem with dropping the wifi connection.

The steps taken to resolve it are:

Change settings in Power Plans

Changed adapter settings under "Power Management"

Run -> ipconfig /flushdns

All other laptops and iPads and iPhones running on the routers are fine. Problems persist on OTHER wifi networks as well, and from searching the web I can see this is a COMMON problem with Windows 8. HOW to fix this? Does Microsoft NOT realise it's customers would like to be able to use the internet without losing connectivity...

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-05-24T03:37:53+00:00

    I am having the same problem with my Dell N5080. This is driving me crazy! I can't believe Microsoft can't or won't fix this. I am so tired of losing connectivity! I have the newest computer with the "latest" Microsoft software, and while everyone else stays connected to the internet, I at times spend a majority of my time just trying to stay connected! Come on Microsoft get off you buts and fix this issue!!!! If it is not fixed soon I will ditch Microsoft all together and get a Chromebook.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-05-20T08:14:33+00:00

    Connecting to wi-fi seems to be a struggle for Windows 8 so best bet seems to use an Apple device, phone, tablet or maybe Linux. Basically everyone else seems to manage it fine. Maybe Microsoft could call someone and ask how they program their software.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-05-20T04:16:05+00:00

    I am having the same problem and have tried the suggested fixes to my new laptop.  All other products/devices are working fine.   Are there any fixes that work.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-05-05T17:31:08+00:00

    no solution here...

    ethernet is my "solution"

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-05-04T10:04:55+00:00

    ANY SOLUTION YET ? OR GO BACK TO WIN 7 64 BIT ?

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