Windows 7 Wireless connection stopped working on Win 7 - 64bit

mjoshi

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Here is my situation, I've 3 laptops and 3 desktop on my network. I've 2 machines with Windows 7. One of my laptop (Sony Vaio FW390 CTO) has Win 7 RC1 - 64 bit. It was working perfectly fine with Internet connectivity. Yesterday afternoon I started my machine and it wont connect to my wireless router any more. I tested from other laptops to make sure there is no issue with wireless network and all machines works fine with interenet connection (wired as well as wireless). I restarted my Verizon FiOS router couple of times but to no use. All other machines (incling Mac mini) can connect to my wireless network but this laptop wont connect. It connects fine using ethernet cable but wont connect using Wireless connection. I checked device manager and there is no issue with network adapter. I tried to check for any hardware changes as well as tried to troubleshoot using Windows 7 troubleshooter but it could not find anything wrong. I've restarted machine couple of times.
When I connect using wired connection and try to go and use windows update it wont allow me to check for updates although going on internet works perfectly fine in wired manner. Any idea what is going on here before I reinstall my machine ?

Thanks in advance.
 
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It seems like you are encountering some connectivity issues with your Sony Vaio FW390 CTO laptop running Windows 7 RC1 - 64 bit. Since the wired connection is working but the wireless connection isn't, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try before considering a reinstallation:

Troubleshooting Steps for Wireless Connection Issue:​

  1. Update Wireless Drivers:
    • Sometimes outdated or corrupted wireless drivers can cause connectivity issues. You can go to the manufacturer's website or use Device Manager to update the wireless adapter drivers.
    []Check Wireless Adapter Settings:
    • Make sure the wireless adapter is enabled and configured correctly. Check if the wireless switch on the laptop is...
It seems like you are encountering some connectivity issues with your Sony Vaio FW390 CTO laptop running Windows 7 RC1 - 64 bit. Since the wired connection is working but the wireless connection isn't, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try before considering a reinstallation:

Troubleshooting Steps for Wireless Connection Issue:​

  1. Update Wireless Drivers:
    • Sometimes outdated or corrupted wireless drivers can cause connectivity issues. You can go to the manufacturer's website or use Device Manager to update the wireless adapter drivers.
    []Check Wireless Adapter Settings:
    • Make sure the wireless adapter is enabled and configured correctly. Check if the wireless switch on the laptop is turned on.
    [
    ]Reset TCP/IP Stack:
    • Try resetting the TCP/IP stack as it can help resolve network connectivity issues. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run:
      Code:
       netsh int ip reset
    []Check Wireless Network Profile:
    • Delete the saved wireless network profile on the laptop and try reconnecting to your wireless network.
    [
    ]Disable Security Software:
    • Temporarily disable any firewall or antivirus software on your laptop as they can sometimes interfere with network connectivity.
    []Check for Windows Updates:
    • Ensure that your Windows 7 system is up-to-date by checking for Windows updates. This can sometimes resolve network-related issues.
    [
    ]Run Network Troubleshooter:
    • Use the built-in Network Troubleshooter to diagnose and fix common network connection problems.

      Windows Update Issue:​

    • If Windows Update is not working even over wired connection, you can try running the Windows Update troubleshooter to identify and fix any issues preventing updates.

      Additional Notes:​

    • As a precaution, you can also try restarting your router and modem to refresh the network connection. If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may consider reinstalling the wireless drivers or performing a system restore to a point where the wireless connection was working properly. Reinstalling the operating system should be considered as a last resort. Let me know if you need further assistance with any of these steps!
 
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