WiFi worked this morning. it updated bit defender software. WiFi doesn't work anymore!
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I installed a USB WiFi adapter from Netgear - now I can turn on WiFi on Win 11 - it works.
The intel builtin wifi adapter does not have the right driver - intel stopped releasing it - Lenovo nor...
WiFi worked this morning. it updated bit defender software. WiFi doesn't work anymore!
Thread created 02-02-2026 by ms2000
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How old is this laptop anyway, what are the specs ? You could always try plugging in a USB WiFi adapter to see if that works ,they cost $10 or so.
WiFi worked this morning. it updated bit defender software. WiFi doesn't work anymore!
Thread created 02-02-2026 by ms2000
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https://www.urtech.ca/2025/04/solved-windows-11-wifi-keeps-turning-off-wifi-on-centrino-advanced-n-6205-nic/
I also followed the above instructions - still no change.
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WiFi worked this morning. it updated bit defender software. WiFi doesn't work anymore!
Thread created 02-02-2026 by ms2000
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It might have made a network change to route traffic through its own driver (I'm not an expert) You might try asking here:...
WiFi worked this morning. it updated bit defender software. WiFi doesn't work anymore!
Thread created 02-02-2026 by ms2000
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Maybe try reinstalling the win 11 driver not 8 or boot into safe mode? Hate 11, my nuc runs on it but the only thing I use it for is Jellyfin.. Only reason my laptop is on 10 still is I have 1...
WiFi worked this morning. it updated bit defender software. WiFi doesn't work anymore!
Thread created 02-02-2026 by ms2000
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WiFi worked this morning. it updated bit defender software. now wifi does not turn on.
Lenovo T430s on Win 11 pro
Win 11 pro was a fresh install in Dec.
Device manager shows network adapter -...
WiFi worked this morning. it updated bit defender software. WiFi doesn't work anymore!
Thread created 02-02-2026 by ms2000
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IDK - but with Carbon body and Win 11, it was working fine.
Win 11 gave a nee life - but WiFi is not turning on right after bit defender update - uninstalling did not make a difference.
WiFi worked this morning. it updated bit defender software. WiFi doesn't work anymore!
Thread created 02-02-2026 by ms2000
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Does this mean uninstalling will fix it?