Wifi (logging/browsing) suddenly not working, Spybot did this?

Maybe it's not Spybot fault but guessing it is. So:
While on Wifi, suddenly logging in (like Steam, OneDrive...) isn't working. Some websites are not working, though others work fine. After I plug in and use USB tethering instead of WiFi, I get the logins and web works fine. As soon as I jump back onto WiFi Steam Friends list (for example) goes gray and stays that way even if I wait.

Today I installed Spybot Search and destroy, did a scan and immunized what it wanted. I found a way to undo immunization but that didn't fix the login problem even after reboot. So now I want to get rid of it ALL. I'm hesitant to just simply uninstall it in fear it leaves some protocols in place, leaving the problem as well in that scenario.

Is it Spybot that is messing with me? If so, how do I walk back what's been done?

I tried to figure out if this is connection related post, or AV related post or what but since I couldn't - it's in general, hope it' not a problem.

Thanks for the tips.

Win10 Home 64bit

pepanee said:

When you had the logging going on, which app was making the logs? Event Viewer?

If so, check out:
wireless networking - How to check the event log (if any) for network failure? - Super User

Not sure what any of this means but seems that the last word is had by Spybot.
This is launching Steam from otherwise idle machine.

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spunk said:

Spybot has been surpassed by other apps like ADWCleaner and Malwarebytes and it not very effective any longer.
If you can connect with Tethering from your phone then it is not a Windows issue, but one with your WiFi Router.
Unplug your Router, wait a few seconds then plug it back in. While waiting for the routers lights to all come up, restart the computer. Try connecting again and see how it goes.
Do a Speedtest by Ookla - The Global Broadband Speed Test if you are getting slower D/L Speed then the advertised speed you are paying for, you should talk to your ISP. Also, test with an Ethernet cable.

I went to Spybot since I seem to recall it had a wayyy deeper Windows Startup option menu, showing more items then TaskManager. Didn't find it, I guess it's not there anymore.

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pepanee said:

Oh, my first suggestion is.. mehh..

Try this instead:


1) Disconnect Wi-fi
2) Disable
3) Delete
4) Reinstall

Can't Delete, it's grayed out every which way I try it.

pepanee said:

You have to disconnect from Wi-Fi first.

I apologize, you're right. Does the same thing here. Lemme find how to delete it...

So now it works normally. I don't *think* I did anything but tinker with the phase 1&2 while trying to find a way to delete it (phase3). I do not know how, but if I had to guess that tinkering, (disabling, enabling - Wifi on, Wifi off) undid something on that particular connection.

pepanee said:

You have to disconnect from Wi-Fi first.

I apologize, you're right. Does the same thing here. Lemme find how to delete it...

(I remember when this OS used to be more consistent...)
Make sure you Uninstall the correct one (most likely has the word "wireless" in there somewhere in the name):

I'll be sure to try this if problem reappears, but right now it's working so I guess someone in this forum had an extra pair of chicken bones to shaman it together, or something :)

Thanks for the help, I'll mark this solved soon unless someone want's to shoe in an explanation before that.

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pepanee said:

So you're saying everything is now working perfectly the way it did before the Spybot deal?

It works as before, as intended, had a reboot and still works. Again, not sure how "I fixed it" but it might be disabling/enabling and all that what unjammed something.