Windows 11 doesn't see any wifi networks during the setup process

Anonymous
2023-03-02T15:45:12+00:00

I was trying to install windows 11 on my new laptop when I reached the next step "Let's connect you to a network" the PC could not find any available networks

even after connecting it directly to an ethernet cable.

So I tough the problem might be caused by the Wireless Lan drivers but when I open the Command Prompt and try to run the drivers the keyboard or mouse won't work (Even after trying with a wireless one too).

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Anonymous
2023-08-29T01:26:52+00:00

I got this issue and here what I did to resolve:

This is the first step to do:

go to your motherboard manufacturer website and down load the LAN driver for motherboard or WiFi driver for your laptop

unzip if needed and copy everything (after unzipped) to a USB thump drive,

Plug the USB drive to a USB port in your machine then do the followings:

  • At Let connect to the network screen,
  • Press Shift + F10: to bring up the CMD window
  • Type exflorer to bring up the file manager:
  • Browe to the location where you have to files in your USB drive
  • Look for a exeutable file (normally install.exe or setup.exe,....)

-Double click on it to run it

That's it, you now can continue with your setup process

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-01-17T21:51:27+00:00

    To the folks still having problems.. there's the guide to bypass this step entirely

    https://pureinfotech.com/bypass-internet-connection-install-windows-11/#:~:text=a%20second%20layout.-,On%20the%20%E2%80%9COops%2C%20you've%20lost%20internet%20connection%E2%80%9D,Windows%2011%20and%20press%20Enter.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-03-03T13:08:53+00:00

    Dear Botan,Shift + F10 keys open CMD (Command Prompt);

    You must type the command there;

    See you soon!

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-09-10T09:10:08+00:00

    I had that happen too. I didn't know I had to click on the command window with the mouse before I could begin typing.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-08-13T11:13:23+00:00

    Not showing the network connection flow the task manager

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