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WIFI on lap top won't switch on-Windows Update?

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philng
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Seems to be a common issue searching on the internet? Unable to switch WIFI on I think due to a recent W10 update.
Anyone aware of a fix that works?
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  • grumpycrab
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    philng wrote: »
    Seems to be a common issue searching on the internet?
    Do none of these have a fix? Does ethernet work? Which laptop?
    If you put your general location in your Profile, somebody here may be able to come and help you.
  • philng
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    All the ones so far haven't worked. Ethernet will work.

    Lap top is a toshiba satellite a660.
  • grumpycrab
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    philng wrote: »
    toshiba satellite a660.
    Exact model. eg. A660-11M
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  • philng
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    The model is an a660-1H6 had no problems until recently so assuming it maybe a w10 update. The keyboard switch to turn on wifi doesn't turn it on.
  • GunJack
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    been a very common problem with W10, especially on older hardware....it may be (temporarily) fixable, but I wouldn't hold your breath for a long-term solution whilst running W10 :mad:
    ......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......

    I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple :D
  • Mr.Generous
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    switch it on in device manager - could just be toshiba keyboard functions that have been messed up
    Mr Generous - Landlord for more than 10 years. Generous? - Possibly but sarcastic more likely.
  • grumpycrab
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    philng wrote: »
    The model is an a660-1H6 had no problems until recently
    Sent you a PM but these aren't easy to spot. Is the wifi card in your Toshiba an Intel or other chip?
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  • philng
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    Think probably easier to just buy a USB wifi adapter and run the wifi through that.
  • GunJack
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    philng wrote: »
    Think probably easier to just buy a USB wifi adapter and run the wifi through that.

    this may work for a while, if you get the right one...

    Unfortunately people have been experiencing similar problems with wifi dongles as with the onboard cards..MS have really screwed up with W10 in this and the sound driver departments :mad:
    ......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......

    I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple :D
  • philng
    philng Posts: 830 Forumite
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    Tried all the 'fixes' online which all seem to be a waste of time and don't work.

    What are the options?

    Buy a wifi USB adapter-surely this will work?

    Revert to Windows 8? How do I do this if this is best option?
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