I've been experiencing ongoing Wi-Fi issues with my PC since early spring, starting after a Windows update. My PC bluescreened with a "kernel security check failure" message after closing Fortnite. I updated my Wi-Fi driver from the ASUS driver hub, which stopped the bluescreening, but now the driver simply stops working after I exit the game. While I can use an ethernet cable for internet, it's frustrating since I want to use the wireless capabilities I paid for. I noticed this a couple of months ago and can't seem to fix it, so I'm reaching out for help. Additionally, the new driver throws an error code 10 in the device manager when it fails. Here are my relevant specs: motherboard - ASUS PRIME B650M-A WIFI II, current Wi-Fi driver - Realtek 8852BE Wireless LAN Wi-Fi 6 PCI-E NIC. I can provide more info if needed, thanks in advance!
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It sounds like you're on the right track. A lot of users with that Wi-Fi adapter have reported similar issues, especially around multiplayer games. This could be linked to a compatibility problem between the Wi-Fi driver and the anti-cheat software used in Fortnite. One workaround I’ve heard is to disable the Wi-Fi adapter before launching Fortnite and keep it off until you're done playing. Have you tried this yet? Also, check to see if there’s a newer driver available directly from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
I haven't played many other multiplayer games, so I'm not sure if the issue is exclusive to Fortnite. But I'm leaning toward it being related to the anti-cheat software. I'll definitely look into the Microsoft drivers!