Mr.Karizmatic Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 whenever i try to download a wifi driver for my laptop it doesnt work.. after the install when i try to check the wifi it doesnt get open.. i m using cable to use internet.. i used the wifi shortcut key to open.. fn+f3 on my laptop it doesnt open .. help plz . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPotato Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 What laptop make and model number is it? Windows 7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redy. Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 the unknown device is irritating. Maybe it is something you need in order to get it going. Like SadElf asked: Whats the brand and device name? (you can turn the laptop around and check the sticker, usually by the battery) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extalibanman Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 So you're saying that you went to update your drivers and ended up with none at all? (If you did this, first try system restore) Look like Windows 7/8, maybe an Acer? Alright so first things first, give us some more info! Give this a try: Go to device manager Right click on the atheros wifi hardware Select properties Then go to the Driver tab Now write down the Driver date & Version on a piece of paper or something. Go back to device manager Uninstall the Unknows Hardware Uninstall the Wifi hardware Check my pm for the new drivers you'll be using Download zip file Extract to a folder on desktop Go back to device manager On the top click Active Drop down box Then click Scan For Hardware Changes It should bring back the wifi and unknown hardware Right click on Wifi hardware Click on update driver software Then select Browse My Computer for driver software Then click Browse button Select the folder you made on the desktop with the extracted zip file (has to be extracted not still in .zip format) Let it update Hopefully this new driver will function correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPotato Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 For the unknown device, right click on it and select properties. Go to the details tab, then in the drop down list select hardware id. Try googling the top line, or paste them all here for us to try and search for. Most of the time googling will quickly show what it is (card reader is always the one I have left over like that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Karizmatic Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 So you're saying that you went to update your drivers and ended up with none at all? (If you did this, first try system restore) Look like Windows 7/8, maybe an Acer? Alright so first things first, give us some more info! Give this a try: Go to device manager Right click on the atheros wifi hardware Select properties Then go to the Driver tab Now write down the Driver date & Version on a piece of paper or something. Go back to device manager Uninstall the Unknows Hardware Uninstall the Wifi hardware Check my pm for the new drivers you'll be using Download zip file Extract to a folder on desktop Go back to device manager On the top click Active Drop down box Then click Scan For Hardware Changes It should bring back the wifi and unknown hardware Right click on Wifi hardware Click on update driver software Then select Browse My Computer for driver software Then click Browse button Select the folder you made on the desktop with the extracted zip file (has to be extracted not still in .zip format) Let it update Hopefully this new driver will function correctly. thx alottttttttttttttttttttttttt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extalibanman Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 No problem, glad I could help Post here what worked for you, just in case someone in the future has the same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Karizmatic Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 No problem, glad I could help Post here what worked for you, just in case someone in the future has the same problem. all the steps u said .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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