Unable to connect to this network.

Anonymous
2020-06-24T13:12:13+00:00

I have also posted this on reddit 

My probelm is exactly stated in the title, about three days ago I noticed my pc would randomly disconnect from the home Wifi only for Windows Troubleshoot to fix it (Either it was the defulat gatway or DNS). This was usully any problem our ISP (Virign media, UK) would have.

Now the problem is that I am completly unable to connect my pc to the wifi network, via a usb dongle or a new PCI card (TL-WN881ND V2, That i bought as I though the dongle was on the fritz) .

I am currently able to connect my pc to the internet via Usb tethering from my phone, But i'd prefer and more permanent solution.

I have attempted all the solucitons presented in the link below:

Any help would be grealy apreciated

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity

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Anonymous
2020-06-26T18:58:42+00:00

Sorry for that.

Please extract all the files and paste on a new folder. Then open the device manager console, locate your device. right click the device and select update driver. Select the "browse my computer for driver software". Use the browse button to select the folder with the drivers extracted from the cab file and press next.

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  1. franco d'esaro 25,181 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-06-26T07:47:28+00:00

    Hi Archive-8,

    if there is a hardware problem with the network adapters, reinstalling Windows will not solve the problem.

    Which build of Windows 10 are you running? Go to Windows Update and make sure all updates are installed.

    If you're using third-party Firewall / Antivirus, try uninstalling it temporarily just long enough to test.

    Also, log into your router> wireless settings, make sure that access control or Mac Address filter is disabled.

    Try setting a static IPv4 address on the Google network adapter and DNS:

    8.8.8.8

    8.8.4.4

    If the problem persists, try to restore your PC to a date prior to the appearance of the problem. Type in Run rstrui and follow the instructions.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-06-25T22:37:39+00:00

    Attempted to connect after a clean boot. It didn't work. Still met with "Unable to connect to this network"

    I'm wondering if i back up some of my files and re-install windows would that remedy my problem?

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  3. franco d'esaro 25,181 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-06-25T22:10:55+00:00

    Hi Archive-8,

    there may be software conflicts, try running and maintaining a Clean Boot:

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/41804-perform-clean-boot-windows-10-troubleshoot-software-conflicts.html

    NOTE: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products).

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-06-25T21:55:06+00:00

    The only thing I can see that's installed from the driver is an uninstall program, no wirelesss management software

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