Hello! I noticed that information began to appear about another error in Windows 10, when the laptop does not see the Wi-Fi network. The problem is quite common. We want to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi, turn on the wireless network, do everything according to this instruction, but these networks are not in the list of networks available for connection. That is, Windows 10 does not see any Wi-Fi networks to which it could connect. And the Internet icon itself (which is on the notification panel) looks like an antenna with a red cross.
This is actually a problem that, as I understand it, many people face. Yes, immediately there are thoughts about the fact that there are simply no available Wi-Fi networks in the radius, so the laptop does not see them. But, as a rule, when such a problem appears, there is a Wi-Fi network. Other devices see them. Well, let's try to figure it out. By the way, the problem when Windows does not see wireless networks appears not only in Windows 10, but also in Windows 7 and other versions.
Windows 10 Laptop Can't See Wi-Fi: Several Solutions
To begin with, if you have an antenna-shaped icon with a red cross on the notification panel, and when you click on it, there is a Wi-Fi enable button, then this is one problem. I will write about the solution below. But if there is no Wi-Fi button, then that's another problem. See How to turn on Wi-Fi in Windows 10 when there is no Wi-Fi button. And you can look at another general article with possible problems (with Wi-Fi) in Windows 10.
1First of all, you need to make sure that Wi-Fi really picks up where you are. You can check this on another device. For example, a phone. It may be that there are simply no Wi-Fi networks, so they are not displayed on your laptop. If you have only one network in your house, yours, then restart the router. Also, you can restart the computer on which this problem appeared.
2You can try running troubleshooting. Sometimes it helps. Moreover, it is not difficult. Click on the internet connection icon in the notification bar, and select Troubleshooting.
A diagnostic window will appear.
Windows will try to find you to eliminate possible reasons why the laptop does not see the Wi-Fi network.
3Check if the "WLAN Autoconfiguration Service" is running. If this service is disabled on your computer, then Windows 10 will not be able to see Wi-Fi networks. This service is sometimes disabled by various system "optimizers" programs.
We go into services (right-click on the "This computer" icon and select "Control", or through the control panel), go to "Services", find the "WLAN auto-configuration service", and look at what status it is. It should have the status "Running" and the startup type "Automatic". Like this:
If the service is disabled, then right-click on it, select "Properties", set the startup type to "Automatic", click "Ok", and restart your computer.
If Windows 10 does not see only your (one) Wi-Fi network
In the comments to the article on connecting to a wireless network, dozens left the following comment:
There is a Wi-Fi network in the house, all devices see it, connect and work, but a laptop with Windows 10 does not see this network. At the same time, he sees other networks. So, I advised you to change the SSID network name, and change the channel. Alexander did it, and it helped. The laptop is connected to the home network.
You can change the name of your wireless network in the settings of the router, as a rule, on the tab with the Wi-Fi settings. The name field can be signed with "SSID". You can also change the channel there. There is a separate article on changing the channel: https://help-wifi.com/sovety-po-nastrojke/kak-najti-svobodnyj-wi-fi-kanal-i-smenit-kanal-na-routere/
I described many different cases and solutions in the article Wi-Fi does not work on a laptop. What to do? The article is universal, suitable for Windows 10.
Update: changing the region in the properties of the Wi-Fi adapter
In the comments, Timofey suggested an interesting solution that might come in handy. His laptop did not want to see one specific Wi-Fi network. Windows 10 laptop.
The essence of the solution is to open the properties of the Wi-Fi adapter in the device manager, and on the "Advanced" tab, highlight the "Country Region (2.4GHz)" item, change the value to "# 5 (1 - 14)". Perhaps setting a different value will help in your case. Need to try. Like this:
I have not tested. I don't have the "Country Region (2.4GHz)" property at all. But this does not mean that the method is not working. Try it. Write about the results.
Hope these simple guidelines help you connect to your wireless network. If you have any other problem, or you know other solutions to this problem, then share it in the comments. Good luck!
