Wi-Fi Adapter not visible in Network Connections


  1. Xian
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    Wi-Fi Adapter not visible in Network Connections


    I've encountered a problem with my Wireless connection as I think the driver got corrupted when Windows 10's auto update tried updating it but failed. The result was me being unable to "Enable" the adapter in Network and Sharing Centre/Network Adapters. It kept on saying Enabling>Enabled but remained disabled. I've tried installing Wireless drivers for my adapter but it didn't change a thing. So I thought maybe I could uninstall the device and reinstall instead of installing over it. Right now it is installed as my Device Manager states but it's not showing under Network Adapters.

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    Qualcomm Atheros Communications Inc. driver update for Qualcomm Atheros AR9485WB-EG Wireless Network Adapter
Failed to install on 23-09-15
    Am I supposed to configure something with the driver for it to appear under Network Adapters or install something else?

    My wifi adapter is a Qualcomm Atheros AR9485WB-EG
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  3. Xian
    Posts : 15
    Windows 10
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    I have fixed this by doing a restore from the System Restore Point that was made before Windows updated automatically. Though I would still like to know if it could be fixed without using a restore point.
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