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I am trying to connect a computer that used to be wired to the internet.
I tried with 3 adapters : Linksys AE3000 Dlink 160 and Dlink 140, at first none weren't recognized by the computer - but after a few restarts and tries, the computer finds them.
Then, none of them couldn't find the network, or any nwtwork for that matter (the former computer that was there had a strong connection, I live in an appartment and there are many networks around), and when I troubleshoot, I get "unexpected error" on both adapters.
I tried for hours, now I'm desperate.




  • my wireless network adapters can be detected in Device Manager with its full name displayed, but in the taskbar, it shows the WiFi logo darkened.

  • I tried turning off the antivirus (Zonealarm)

  • Obviously I tried installing drivers


OS: Windows 7 Home 64-bit



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    I am trying to connect a computer that used to be wired to the internet.
    I tried with 3 adapters : Linksys AE3000 Dlink 160 and Dlink 140, at first none weren't recognized by the computer - but after a few restarts and tries, the computer finds them.
    Then, none of them couldn't find the network, or any nwtwork for that matter (the former computer that was there had a strong connection, I live in an appartment and there are many networks around), and when I troubleshoot, I get "unexpected error" on both adapters.
    I tried for hours, now I'm desperate.




    • my wireless network adapters can be detected in Device Manager with its full name displayed, but in the taskbar, it shows the WiFi logo darkened.

    • I tried turning off the antivirus (Zonealarm)

    • Obviously I tried installing drivers


    OS: Windows 7 Home 64-bit



    Your Help is appreciated










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      I am trying to connect a computer that used to be wired to the internet.
      I tried with 3 adapters : Linksys AE3000 Dlink 160 and Dlink 140, at first none weren't recognized by the computer - but after a few restarts and tries, the computer finds them.
      Then, none of them couldn't find the network, or any nwtwork for that matter (the former computer that was there had a strong connection, I live in an appartment and there are many networks around), and when I troubleshoot, I get "unexpected error" on both adapters.
      I tried for hours, now I'm desperate.




      • my wireless network adapters can be detected in Device Manager with its full name displayed, but in the taskbar, it shows the WiFi logo darkened.

      • I tried turning off the antivirus (Zonealarm)

      • Obviously I tried installing drivers


      OS: Windows 7 Home 64-bit



      Your Help is appreciated










      share|improve this question














      I am trying to connect a computer that used to be wired to the internet.
      I tried with 3 adapters : Linksys AE3000 Dlink 160 and Dlink 140, at first none weren't recognized by the computer - but after a few restarts and tries, the computer finds them.
      Then, none of them couldn't find the network, or any nwtwork for that matter (the former computer that was there had a strong connection, I live in an appartment and there are many networks around), and when I troubleshoot, I get "unexpected error" on both adapters.
      I tried for hours, now I'm desperate.




      • my wireless network adapters can be detected in Device Manager with its full name displayed, but in the taskbar, it shows the WiFi logo darkened.

      • I tried turning off the antivirus (Zonealarm)

      • Obviously I tried installing drivers


      OS: Windows 7 Home 64-bit



      Your Help is appreciated







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