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The thread discusses a Windows 7 Starter user experiencing Wi-Fi disconnections that only occur in Windows and not in their dual-boot Linux (Xubuntu), with the issue worsening when farther from the access point. A responder suggests ensuring the wireless driver is up to date, possibly reverting to an earlier version if recent updates are involved, or deleting and reinstalling the driver to resolve the issue. The overall sentiment indicates troubleshooting connectivity problems related to drivers and hardware in Windows.
tyewonk

tyewonk

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I am having an issue with my wifi dropping out in Windows. After some research, I thought maybe it was virus/software issue, but I realized whenever I am closer to the AP and have a better signal it never drops. Now I know this sounds like I'm an idiot right now, but the thing that gets me is:
1. This computer is set up with xubuntu (linux) dual boot, and in that OS, it never drops out
2. When it does drop out in Windows, I lose everything in the wifi popup. Where my room is, there are 8-10 signals and when it drops out, none of them show until I either restart computer or reset the wireless adapter.

I am using Win 7 Starter.
 

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helpifIcan
Check to make sure you have the lastest driver.
Has there been a recent update to the driver? Might be the problem. If so go back to an earlier version and see if it helps.
Delete the driver and let it reinstall.
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Check to make sure you have the lastest driver.
Has there been a recent update to the driver? Might be the problem. If so go back to an earlier version and see if it helps.
Delete the driver and let it reinstall.
 

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