Wireless network adapter malfunctioning

[Yocracra]

So recently, my wireless network adapter malfunctioned, as windows told me, so I got a new adapter. This time a TP Link. Yet once again, I’m getting the same malfunction message, and no WIFI signals are showing up.

[Radium_Angel]

Just now, Yocracra said:

So recently, my wireless network adapter malfunctioned, as windows told me, so I got a new adapter. This time a TP Link. Yet once again, I’m getting the same malfunction message, and no WIFI signals are showing up.

We need *waaaaaay* more info than that, if we are going to help.

 

System specs, screenshots of the error message, etc

[TempestCatto]

We do need more info, specs, troubleshooting steps, etc.

Can you try a different slot on your motherboard? Perhaps you have a slot going bad.

[Yocracra]

Sorry for the lack. It’s not connected by any PCIE. It’s on a USB, and I tried switching ports, but the same thing happened. I’m not able to get any more photos than this, but sometime during the weekend I should. But I’m getting this massage saying something close to: “The last device you plugged in has malfunctioned. Please check your device.” 

[Yocracra]

Also, I’ve had this problem with my last adapter, and just ended up buying the one in the last pic. It worked for some weeks, but now, it’s doing it again.

[Yocracra]

And here’s a pic of my old one, if it helps. This was about the cheapest one I could find online.

[Yocracra]

And my computer, I’ve no idea the model. But it’s a green computer with an FX6300 6 core, GTX 1060 (standard), a 1TB 7200 HDD and a 250GB SSD. The brand is Cyberpower

[TempestCatto]

Try downloading and installing the drivers from the manufacture's website https://www.tp-link.com/us/download/Archer-T2UH.html#Driver

Should be the first one (assuming you have hardware version 2)

 

And make sure in the network adapter settings, it is enabled. Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings > right click your adapter and click enable.

[Yocracra]

Well, I’m currently at a lake, but tomorrow I’ll try downloading the other driver. Also, when I open the driver that’s already installed, it won’t actually open. Nothing happens, and according to task manager, no new tasks related to the driver are introduced.

[Yocracra]

Newsflash! I come back, and it's suddenly working again! Is there any way to possibly avoid this in the future?

[TempestCatto]

2 hours ago, Yocracra said:

Newsflash! I come back, and it's suddenly working again! Is there any way to possibly avoid this in the future?

Hard to say. Maybe Windows figured its shit out after a few restarts and some up time. It may have finally grabbed the right driver? Who knows, but glad it's working.

[Yocracra]

So, it stopped working again, but I found my way on fixing it with these steps:

 

Hold down shift and restart your computer from the Windows (10) menu. Go to troubleshooting, advanced, startup settings, and press restart.

 

When a list of startup options shows up, press 5.

 

Once in safe mode, you can press Windows+R, then type control into the box. Once in the control panel, you can go to programs and features, then delete the driver. 

 

Then just redownload it off the disk.