Windows 10: network adapter is experiencing driver or hardware related problems

been trying for a week

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The Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection Adapter is experiencing driver or hardware related problems

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

I suggest you to follow the below methods and check if it helps.

Method 1: I suggest you to run the hardware troubleshooter as below and check if it helps.

• Type in search bar as control panel.
• Then select troubleshooting.
• Click on hardware and sound option.
• Then click on “hardware and devices “and follow the on screen instructions.

Method 2: I suggest you to uninstall the network drivers as below steps.

• Press Windows+X and select “Device manager”.
• Then expand the Network adapters.
• Right click on the driver and uninstall it.

And then go to the manufacturers website download the network drivers, install it and check if the issue persists.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

"The Broadcom 802.11ac WDI SDIO Adapter adapter is experiencing driver- or hardware-related problems"

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

If you're encountering issues with the "Broadcom 802.11ac WDI SDIO Adapter" and you've already tried the steps you mentioned, here are some additional troubleshooting steps you can take:

1. Update or Rollback the Driver: Sometimes driver updates can cause compatibility issues. Try updating the driver to the latest version from your laptop manufacturer's website. If that doesn't work, you can also try rolling back the driver to a previous version that was working fine.
   
   • Right-click on the Start button and select "Device Manager."
     
   • Expand the "Network adapters" section, right-click on the "Broadcom 802.11ac WDI SDIO Adapter," and choose "Properties."
     
   • Go to the "Driver" tab and try updating or rolling back the driver.
     
2. Uninstall and Reinstall the Driver: Uninstalling the driver and then reinstalling it can sometimes help resolve driver-related issues.
   
   • Right-click on the "Broadcom 802.11ac WDI SDIO Adapter" in Device Manager and select "Uninstall device."
     
   • Restart your laptop.
     
   • Windows will automatically attempt to reinstall the driver. If not, you can manually install the driver from your laptop manufacturer's website.
     
3. Run Network Troubleshooter: Windows includes a built-in Network Troubleshooter that can help diagnose and fix network-related problems.
   
   • Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Network troubleshooter.
     
4. Check for Windows Updates: Make sure your Windows operating system is up to date. Sometimes, Windows updates include driver fixes.
   
   • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and click on "Check for updates."
     
5. Check for Hardware Issues: If the problem persists, there might be a hardware issue with the wireless adapter itself. In this case, you might need to contact your laptop's manufacturer for further assistance or consider visiting a professional technician.
   

Please feel free to let me know if you have any further updates, thanks.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Adapter is experiencing driver- or hardware-related problems in windows 10

Old title: Wifi adapter/ driver problem

My laptop just undated to windows 10 a few days ago. It worked fine until today. It looks like the wifi driver is having a problem. Here's what I found after troubleshooting:

The 1*1 b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter adapter is experiencing driver- or hardware-related problems.

Now there is no wifi option in the network setting... Please help!