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Upgraded Windows 8 from 7. Lost wireless function more info this time round

Middy
Middy Posts: 5,394 Forumite
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I have a Medion p6631 and have to connect to the internet via the ethernet cable. Which is frustrating.

I have on listed on Device Manager under Network Adapters - Intel Centrino Wireless N-130. I have downloaded the driver several times and restarted each time. It never works.

Also my Fn keys aren't working. Normally I have to press Fn+F2 to switch my wireless on. This is more likely to be the problem.

Please help me. Its a pain for me to use the internet with the ethernet cable.
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  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
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    Why start another thread, the first one has had answers?
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
  • Middy
    Middy Posts: 5,394 Forumite
    None of them worked
  • debitcardmayhem
    debitcardmayhem Posts: 13,475 Forumite
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    So if I reply to the other one how would I know you have tried it , and it doesn't work I am with Penrhyn the original thread is here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4342481 so I will re-read that and reply there
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  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
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    Middy wrote: »
    None of them worked

    I wish you good luck and I'm out.
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
  • prowla
    prowla Posts: 14,309 Forumite
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    I think you need to upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 7.
  • Jonpop
    Jonpop Posts: 8 Forumite
    Goto startmenu/Run and type services.msc . Look at the start up type and make sure none of your network services are disabled. They should read Manual or Automatic. Hope that helps
  • prowla
    prowla Posts: 14,309 Forumite
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    Jonpop wrote: »
    Goto startmenu/Run and type services.msc . Look at the start up type and make sure none of your network services are disabled. They should read Manual or Automatic. Hope that helps
    Where is Startmenu/Run on Windows 8?
  • Jonpop
    Jonpop Posts: 8 Forumite
    prowla wrote: »
    Where is Startmenu/Run on Windows 8?

    Not having windows 8 myself i just persumed it was the same as 7..I'm so so so so so sorry!!

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  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
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    prowla wrote: »
    Where is Startmenu/Run on Windows 8?

    Mouse over to bottom left of the desktop, Start icon pops out, right click, then click run.
    Window 8 worst £15 spend ever!
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
  • prowla
    prowla Posts: 14,309 Forumite
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    penrhyn wrote: »
    Mouse over to bottom left of the desktop, Start icon pops out, right click, then click run.
    Window 8 worst £15 spend ever!
    I got it free, and it ain't even worth that!
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