I'm at my wit's end with my Wi-Fi drivers! My Ethernet connection is fine, but my old house only supports around 50 Mbps download/upload speeds. However, my Wi-Fi can reach almost 500 Mbps, but it won't show up at all. I even reset my PC to factory settings, and it still isn't working. The error code I'm getting is: This device cannot start. (Code 10). When I try to find my Wi-Fi network, nothing appears. Any suggestions?
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You might need to install or update to the latest Wi-Fi driver. Checking Microsoft’s support page for error codes can also give you some insights on how to resolve this issue.
Be aware, sometimes it can report that drivers are up to date but they might not be the correct ones, or you might need to roll back to a previous version if the latest is causing issues.
Make sure to download your Wi-Fi drivers directly from the motherboard manufacturer's website. Sometimes, using drivers from the chipset manufacturer won't do the trick. Don’t forget to install all relevant drivers for your motherboard—some devices might need extra drivers like chipset or serial device drivers to function properly.
Thanks for the tip! I built my PC recently but can’t remember the exact manufacturer. I’ll definitely check my spec list for it. It could be MSI or Gigabyte; most likely MSI. I'll report back once I check it out!
That's solid advice! It really depends on the specific hardware setup you have. If your Wi-Fi is integrated into the motherboard, go for the OEM driver bundle, or get the wireless card manufacturer's drivers if you have a separate card.
I appreciate the help! I’ll shut down my computer and try updating the drivers tomorrow. I’ll keep you posted on whether it works.