network adapter missing on device manager

Just registered with the forum to thank chev65. I had this same issue, and it cleared it right up.

Soz about the zombie thread.

Power down. Power up. Problem solved. Good advice!

Hi guys, I'm also having the same issue with the laptop i'm using. By the way It's Sony Vaio Y series (VPCYB35AG) running Windows 7 32-bit Starter Edition. At first for few minutes(like 2-3mins) i'm able to see the Wireless connection adapter and I can connect to wireless connection. And also in the Network and Connections window, I can see the Manage Wireless Connection button. After a few minutes it would just disappear and I could not connect to wireless connection anymore. I also checked on the device manager and i cannot find the Atheros adapter. It's also noticeable that the Wireless light won't lit up given that the wireless switch in the laptop is ON. I already re-installed the Original wireless lan driver, but still it won't appear in the device manager.

I really appreciate your help on this.

Lasater said:

Just registered with the forum to thank chev65. I had this same issue, and it cleared it right up.

Soz about the zombie thread.

same for me: thank you :) it really worked, although it sounds weird

Just registered today after spending two days trying to get my wifi back, stumbled across thread and chez65, you are a pure genius. Thank you.