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Boggin:
Windows Updates has tried to install a WiFi driver for my Realtek, but I already have the latest from Realtek.

I tried IObit's driver updater program and it downloaded the wrong one - had to use my restore points to resolve and out went the updater.

To prevent MS installing updates that you don't want, change your update settings to Check for but let me choose.... then when you get the notification, you can click on Important or Optional to view the updates.

One for your wireless driver will be obvious but other updates may be undesirable and clicking on one then More info in the right pane will give you a MS page which tells you what it is for and if you don't want it, right click on the update and select Hide - although that won't prevent it being offered again at some time, but will slow it down.

It's not the first time I've come across where after a home move that connectivity problems have arisen with a change of ISP and router.

While in your case it only affects the laptop, a change of channel in the router can sometimes help.

To view which is the best channel for you, download inSSIDer3 - http://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html

Click on Networks and it will show the other local users around you and the channels they are using.

Some router's channel setting is default set to Auto which can flip channels at any time.

Normally this doesn't cause a problem, but will disrupt streaming which is why it's best to set it to a specific channel.

Tacotardis42:
Interesting about them both being wrong. I'll check that program out. Also, I named my network in my new house exactly the same as the old house, and that did cause some confusion amoung all of my wireless devices, trying to connect with the old network password instead of the new one, but that got sorted out fast. Could that also be a problem? I did make sure that the laptop deleted the network and then tried connecting, but who knows :p

Boggin:
I had thought about deleting your previous SSID in Manage wireless networks, but it should only connect to the nearest one.

You may have two keys with the same name in the registry which may cause a problem, but I'm not sure on that.

Deleting those keys then rebooting will cause the computer to create a new key for just this SSID.

If you want to check, first create a restore point the go Start - type regedit - press enter and accept the UAC then navigate -

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/WindowsNT/CurrentVersion/NetworkList/Profiles

Click on each key and you'll probably have a duplicate with another for Network - that one is for the LAN.

Right click on the duplicates and select Delete - close up the sections - File/Exit and reboot.

It will auto pick up your SSID but can't remember if you then need to re-enter the router security password.

I'm not sure if MS is ensuring the wireless adapter is up to date to ensure compatibility for Win 10 which they've become quite aggressive in pushing.

Tacotardis42:
I might try that as a last resort, but I'll try the others first. And p.s I'm full member on the forums now! Guess there's a perk or two for having tech issues, even if it's just a title :)

Boggin:
5 bars gets you Hero Member :D

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