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
    2024-05-05T21:43:12+00:00

    This didnt work for me it just kept having me retry

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-03-09T21:56:06+00:00

    This would be funny if it wasn't a nightmare. My Lenovo laptop had no WiFi, no touchpad, no audio, and limited keyboard function. This is a laptop that came with Windows 11. I wanted a clean install of Win 11 so I wiped the drive to gain space. Little did I realize Microsoft failed miserably at providing at least limited drivers like WiFi to install Windows 11. Kind of dumb given you need a internet connection for Windows 11. Oh, and the lack of touchpad function is also a terribly frustrating process unless you can find a mouse. What a mess, and I see others found the same wonky issues installing Windows 11 too.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-01-26T02:07:59+00:00

    when I get to command prompt my keyboard wont input. (Shift/Function keys work) but nothing types.

    I've tried my usual wireless keyboard and a wired keyboard.

    I can't enter letters in command prompt.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-11-05T22:49:03+00:00

    I was able to get to task manager from the command prompt window and go to more details but the network connection flow process isn’t listed.

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