While this scenario is common, it is usually easy to fix using built-in Windows tools or alternative connection methods. Step 1: Force Windows to Reinstall Automatically
If your adapter is completely missing from the list (even after a scan), you can try to manually point Windows toward its internal driver library. In , click the top-level name of your PC. Go to Action > Add legacy hardware > Next . accidentally deleted wifi driver exclusive
: Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager . While this scenario is common, it is usually
: Windows should detect the "missing" adapter and automatically attempt to reinstall the driver from its local cache. Step 2: Perform a Network Reset Go to Action > Add legacy hardware > Next
If a simple scan doesn't work, a Network Reset will strip all network settings and reinstall every adapter driver to its factory state.
: Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced network settings > Network reset .
