Suddenly cant connect to wifi

Theocnoob · Nov 20, 2014

I just built an AM1 system with win 8. My wifi adapter showed up and started working right away, when I reset and restarted, the wireless connection option was gone from the task bar. So I installed the TP link wifi adapter drivers but now WIndows is installing updates so I dont know if it works until it restarts.

THoughts? Why would this happen?

Would installing AVG have anything to do with it?

EarthDog · Nov 20, 2014

You alone are bringing our forum numbers up with the sheer number of threads you created lately!!! :thup:

I have heard of AVG doing wonky things... but I haven't touched it in years since its pretty bloated. Easiest way to see if its AVG... uninstall it.

Let's see if it works after restarting...I have had a lot of issues with wireless adapters in W8 though... bleh. :bang head

Theocnoob · Nov 20, 2014

Got it working. Got the latest driver from the web. Rig is running beautifully.

EarthDog · Nov 20, 2014

Glad to hear you got it working!

Theocnoob · Nov 20, 2014

Why the italics? Lol. It's a finnicky machine. Damn AMD...

ATMINSIDE · Nov 20, 2014

Theocnoob said:
Why the italics? Lol. It's a finnicky machine. Damn AMD...

How is it finicky?
You didn't install the driver = it doesn't work.

Theocnoob · Nov 20, 2014

ATMINSIDE said:
How is it finicky?
You didn't install the driver = it doesn't work.

No it worked when win 8 first fired up after install. No driver. Then it vanished. Now with driver its back. Getting 35mbps down with this wifi not too bad.

ATMINSIDE · Nov 20, 2014

Yes, there are generic drivers.
They sometimes work, they sometimes don't.

This is why we install the manufacturer's drivers.
Just like we have the past upteen years.

EarthDog · Nov 20, 2014

Why the italics? Lol.

Because you did it on your own... that should be celebrated.

Theocnoob · Nov 20, 2014

EarthDog said:
Because you did it on your own... that should be celebrated.

I'd like to consider myself knowledgeable. First time using a Wifi PCIE card. First time building AMD. I think I did ok.

ATMINSIDE · Nov 20, 2014

Theocnoob said:
I'd like to consider myself knowledgeable. First time using a Wifi PCIE card. First time building AMD. I think I did ok.

What's different? You put it together, install OS, and then install drivers.
It's literally the same as any other set of components.

Theocnoob · Nov 20, 2014

ATMINSIDE said:
What's different? You put it together, install OS, and then install drivers.
It's literally the same as any other set of components.

True. You don't like to give me any kudos, do you ATM

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BobbyBubblehead · Nov 20, 2014

Theocnoob said:
True. You don't like to give me any kudos, do you ATM ...

I think his point is "If you've seen one computer you've seen em all" so your generic skill set on your generic parts is a transferable generic skill set <--- I`m writing in italics because I do all my own stunts

all you needed was some none generic drivers...

its pretty generic stuff... you need the right chipset drivers and specific driver sets on any machine... failing that swear and give it a kick

Theocnoob · Nov 20, 2014

BobbyBubblehead said:
I think his point is "If you've seen one computer you've seen em all" so your generic skill set on your generic parts is a transferable generic skill set <--- I`m writing in italics because I do all my own stunts

all you needed was some none generic drivers...

its pretty generic stuff... you need the right chipset drivers and specific driver sets on any machine... failing that swear and give it a kick

Lol. I love you ya crazy bugger.

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