Hey everyone! A few weeks ago, I noticed the Wi-Fi option disappeared from my PC. After some research, I was advised to delete my Wi-Fi driver and restart my computer, hoping it would reinstall automatically, but that didn't happen. I ended up resetting my computer, but the Wi-Fi option is still missing. I mostly use Ethernet, so it didn't bother me too much at first, but recently I've experienced buffering issues on YouTube even at 480p, whereas I usually stream at 1080p or higher without problems. I found out that the driver I deleted was the Realtek 8821ce wireless LAN 802.11ac, and I suspect that it's causing the issues. Now I'm unsure how to get it back. My motherboard is a Gigabyte B650 UD AC Y1. Any advice or ideas would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
You can try going into the Device Manager and running a "scan for hardware changes." It often picks up missing drivers and reinstalls them automatically. If that doesn’t work, you can download the driver on another device and transfer it using a USB stick, or even use your phone.
Search for your motherboard's drivers online and download the latest Wi-Fi drivers. Make sure to check for any other necessary updates while you're at it. Just proceed with caution if you need to update firmware; that’s best done if you're still experiencing issues after re-installing the network drivers.
Check the manufacturer's website for your PC. They should have the drivers for your Wi-Fi adapter available under support or drivers. Just input your model number, look for the latest Wi-Fi drivers, and download them.
Yeah, only update firmware if you're really facing issues. It's a bit risky if you're not sure what you’re doing!