WiFi lost after Reset

Hello,

I reset Window 10, after which I have no WiFi, though I can connect to the internet by an ethernet connection quite satisfactorily.

I saved on my desktop an HTML file that showed programmes that had been deleted during the reset. Included in the list was
“REALTEK Wireless LAN Driver and Utility REALTEK Semiconductor Corp. 1.00.0244"
Double clicking on the link took me to the Realtek website. My motherboard manual identified the LAN as RTL8111E. From the Realtek website I downloaded RTL8186L / 8111E. Unzipped and installed drivers. Device manager shows driver as 10.25.119.2018 dated 19/01/2018.

I still have no apparent WiFi connection. I would appreciate some advice on how to proceed.

Thanks in advance.

Welcome to the forum. Does driver show ok in device manager is no yellow triangle? Did the driver installation put any utilities for the wireless.. there are two ways you can connect to WiFi one is Windows the other is makers tool. Any makers tool turns off Windows WiFi which means it won't show up and you have to run makers tool

Thanks Samuria for prompt response. Device manager shows driver OK -no yellow triangle. No windows driver specified (or I don't recognise it). During installation no mention was made of wireless utilities and I can find no indication of wireless anywhere on my computer, windows or maker.
Not quite sure how to resolve conflict between windows tool and maker's.

Open a cmd prompt type

ipconfig /all

Post results as I dont see a wireless adapter

Samuria

Apparently no wireless adapter.

bro67 said:

Check to make sure that you have not disabled it through the Function key or a switch on the device. Some devices will disable WiFi if Ethernet is plugged in. You do not have to install drivers, since Windows will install the default drivers that works with your Wireless Adapter.

Thanks bro67
unplugged ethernet cable but no wifi replacement appeared

Well past bedtime. Good night. Speak again tomorrow.

Amazing what a good night's sleep will do!

Realised that I had been extraordinarily stupid. I have been using Ethernet through household electricity ring main for just over a year and thought I had a built-in WiFi card but forgotten that I had removed WiFi dongle. Dongle replaced and all well.

Apologies to you both, Samuria and bro67 but I have, at least, learned something from the experience.

Thanks and best wishes. pyor66