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Can't change wireless adapter properties in Network Connections (Windows 7)

Q: Can't change wireless adapter properties in Network Connections (Windows 7)

I am running Windows 7 Ultimate, SP1, on an HP G60-120US laptop.  I have an Atheros AR5009 wireless adapter.
I have no problems with internet access.  However, in Network and Sharing Center I left click on "change adapter settings", right click on Wireless Network Connection, and then left click on Properties I get an error box that says "An unexpected error occurred."  I tried to do a clean boot using MSCONFIG but that did not work.  I tried to uncheck the "Load startup items" box but after restarting it was shaded solid again.  I then tried to check the "Diagnostic Startup" radio button and then click on "apply" but it jumps right back to selective startup.  Can you please help me clean my laptop?
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This isn't a tip or trick. I'm going to transfer this over to the Networking forum.
Check for updates there

Well, I can't seem to move it. I've alerted TechGuy and this thread will be moved shortly.

[This message has been edited by ich (edited 08-29-2000).]
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A:Windows Not Detecting Wireless Network Adapter

I lean more towards the adapter.
1. The fact that it required several restarts to "come to life" and connect to your network.
2. A system restore did not fix the problem.
3. A clean install of windows 7 did not fix the problem.

Easy way to check, buy a USB wifi adapter, plug it in to a USB port and see if you can connect.
something like this
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A:Windows can not detect wireless network adapter

Go to 'device manager' right click the missing driver, select properties, click the details tab, Select Hardware IDs from the property drop down, right click on the first value, select copy and post it here, should look something like this: PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_84321043&REV_06

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A:Windows 7 network adapter missing - no internet - no wireless !!!


Can you give us the exact model number of your laptop? If you're not sure how to check, close the lid and flip it upside down, then check what it says after "Aspire" for example, mine is the Aspire V3-531G).

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A:Network Adapter/ Windows Wireless Service not working

This could be either a software or a hardware problem. Rather then waste time getting you to try a variety of things let's narrow things down by downloading and running a Ubuntu Live CD.

Burn the CD image to a disc and boot into Ubuntu. When you boot go to the upper right corner to where you can see a wireless icon. Try to connect to a wireless network. If you cannot then we most likely have a hardware issue.

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How did you update the driver? Did you get it from the manufacturer? Other sources should not be trusted.
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Its strange because I've never used Spanish EVER before in
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A:wireless network Properties

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A:ASUS K53E Laptop Windows 7 - Wireless Network Adapter Broken?

Run Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector
Download and install
Direct link to the program is here



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A:Windows 7 64 bit crashes when change wireless network

To test for corrupted system files - put your w7 install dvd in the drive first - so it can copy the files if need be.
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A:How do I change to wireless? No wireless option, no wireless adapter

What is the make and model of the PC? Is it a laptop? Is there by any chance a switch that turns the wifi on/off?

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A:Where is the Wireless Network Properties window from W7?

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A:Win2000 pro wireless network properties box missing

Did you install ALL the motherboard drivers for the system?
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goto control panel
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A:Wireless Network Connections

Though some of us seem to be to old to remember when we did not already know everything there is to know about computers, the rest of us willingly admit that we learned what we know from other people, even from sites like Windows Seven Forums. Learning starts with questions, learning what questions to ask is usually the hardest and first lesson. Your questions are always welcome here!

I have networked my computers via cable, with one wireless Dell notebook. Whether wireless or cable the network does not care. So as to your question: "will this mess up the network connections between the two machines?" I don't see how.

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Whilst in services.msc

Change the Startup Type to 'Automatic'.

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Ipconfig /all > ipinfo.txt

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Advanced tab | select Network Address (in Property area) |
Value radio button | enter desired MAC address | OK

Examples of MAC addresses:

WIN is the key with the Microsoft flag on top.
MAC Media Access Control address

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Quote: Originally Posted by JTK


Yes there is but it is not your problem. The finite number of concurrent connections is at least 10.

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A:Do not want both wireless and wired network connections

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A:Uninstalled/Reinstalled Wireless Network Adapter - Can't connect to Wireless Router

Make sure you have the latest wireless driver from your laptop manufacturer's web site.

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Type the following command:



Paste the results in a message here.

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Next, Start menu-> All Programs -> Accessories -> Right click on command prompt and run as Administrator.

Type in netsh winsock reset and reboot, see if the combination of these will help.

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The device listed in Device Manager would most likely be your NIC (Network Interface Card) on your machine. This is the card that sends and receives data to and from your machine.

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The tool mentioned in option five of this tutorial also has an offline registry editor.
User Account - Reset Password in Windows 7

I have used it many times (but not for this specific task).

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Hello razuke, Welcome to SevenForums : Can we get a bit more information to assist you ? Please do this : System Info - See Your System Specs . After updating your profile pls do this to enable us to have information to help you out : Basic Requirements Before Posting your Networking Thread . Thank you , we will try out best to assist you in this issue.
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