Windows 7 Not Remembering Wireless Settings!!!

[technomann]

Brand new HP Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium machine just out of the box. Shipped with a dial-up modem and NO wireless adapter (DUH!). Installed an EnGenius USB wireless adapter which set up without a hitch. Went through the process of connecting to the internet. Was able to get online and surf-- no problems.

The problem is that Windows 7 will not retain the wireless settings, and EVERY SINGLE TIME that I boot up the machine I have to go through the WHOLE PROCESS of opening Network Sharing Center, searching for my wireless home network, typing in the security code, and establishing the connection ONCE AGAIN. Why won't Windows 7 remember the wireless settings??? This is most frustrating! IF I open the "Manage Wireless Networks" panel there are NO NETWORKS listed! I have run Windows update.

Can anyone provide me with a a clus as to what is going on here? Thanks for any and all assistance!

 

[CassieFWinTeam]

Hi technomann,

Try going in to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Manage Wireless Networks. If the desired internet connection is already listed, right click and go to Properties. If not, add your connection manually. In Properties, there should be a check box with an option to have Windows 7 automatically connect to this network. Make sure that box is checked and let us know if this fixes the problem.

Cheers,
Cassandra
Microsoft Windows Outreach

 

[chev65]

Brand new HP Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium machine just out of the box. Shipped with a dial-up modem and NO wireless adapter (DUH!). Installed an EnGenius USB wireless adapter which set up without a hitch. Went through the process of connecting to the internet. Was able to get online and surf-- no problems.

The problem is that Windows 7 will not retain the wireless settings, and EVERY SINGLE TIME that I boot up the machine I have to go through the WHOLE PROCESS of opening Network Sharing Center, searching for my wireless home network, typing in the security code, and establishing the connection ONCE AGAIN. Why won't Windows 7 remember the wireless settings??? This is most frustrating! IF I open the "Manage Wireless Networks" panel there are NO NETWORKS listed! I have run Windows update.

Can anyone provide me with a a clus as to what is going on here? Thanks for any and all assistance!

You can also edit the connection settings by going to Control Panel> Credential manager and then edit from there.

 

[technomann]

Hi technomann,

Try going in to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Manage Wireless Networks. If the desired internet connection is already listed, right click and go to Properties. If not, add your connection manually. In Properties, there should be a check box with an option to have Windows 7 automatically connect to this network. Make sure that box is checked and let us know if this fixes the problem.

Cheers,
Cassandra
Microsoft Windows Outreach

Thank you Cassandra, for your response. There are NO wireless networks listed when I go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Manage Wireless Networks. When I try to add my wireless network to the list I always get the message: "Access Denied."

Any other ideas???

 

[technomann]

If anyone else encounters this problem, I think that I found an answer in this forum under the thread "Access Is Denied" When trying to add wireless network
Thanks to all who responded!

 

[chev65]

If anyone else encounters this problem, I think that I found an answer in this forum under the thread "Access Is Denied" When trying to add wireless network
Thanks to all who responded!

That isn't exactly what I would call a fix for the problem. The Op in that thread messed up his entire system then expected everyone to somehow figure out exactly what he messed up. Pretty much impossible to solve problems like that and no doubt it would be far easier to simply reinstall the Op system.

 

[technomann]

That isn't exactly what I would call a fix for the problem. The Op in that thread messed up his entire system then expected everyone to somehow figure out exactly what he messed up. Pretty much impossible to solve problems like that and no doubt it would be far easier to simply reinstall the Op system. [/QUOTE]

If you read the entire thread, the actual fix appears toward the end and involves changing the permissions on and taking ownership of the C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Wlansvc\Profiles folder. This is all that I did and it fixed the problem. Don't bother with editing the Services or hacking the registry...

 

[technomann]

If anyone else encounters this problem, I think that I found an answer in this forum under the thread "Access Is Denied" When trying to add wireless network
Thanks to all who responded!

That isn't exactly what I would call a fix for the problem. The Op in that thread messed up his entire system then expected everyone to somehow figure out exactly what he messed up. Pretty much impossible to solve problems like that and no doubt it would be far easier to simply reinstall the Op system.

If you read the entire thread, the actual fix appears toward the end and involves changing the permissions on and taking ownership of the C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Wlansvc\Profiles folder. This is all that I did and it fixed the problem. Don't bother with editing the Services or hacking the registry...

 

[pcgeek]

This may/may not apply to you but...If you hide the name of your network from the neighbors(which is usually advised), you have to check the box that says "connect even if the network is not broadcasting its name (SSID)". Otherwise it will show up as "other network" everytime you disconnect and you will have to search and enter your name/password all over again.

 

[chev65]

If anyone else encounters this problem, I think that I found an answer in this forum under the thread "Access Is Denied" When trying to add wireless network
Thanks to all who responded!

That isn't exactly what I would call a fix for the problem. The Op in that thread messed up his entire system then expected everyone to somehow figure out exactly what he messed up. Pretty much impossible to solve problems like that and no doubt it would be far easier to simply reinstall the Op system.

If you read the entire thread, the actual fix appears toward the end and involves changing the permissions on and taking ownership of the C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Wlansvc\Profiles folder. This is all that I did and it fixed the problem. Don't bother with editing the Services or hacking the registry...

Yes the OP fixed his own problem by undoing the mistake he made in the first place.

My point was that, how on earth should we know what you hacked on your own system?

Only you can fix those sorts of problems. When ever you decide to hack the registry it's a good idea to make a back up first. CCleaner can be used to back up the registry.

 

[LeoB1]

Solution

1) Go to Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center
2) Select "Manage Wireless Networks" from links on left side.
3) Click on the wireless network connection, and click "Remove"
4) Click "Add", and re-create the wireless network connection with the correct parameters. Check "Start this connection automatically". Click "Next".