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FIX: Belkin Wireless adapter not working in Windows 10
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Updated onOctober 4, 2024
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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:
A while ago, we shared with you some tips that you could take to fix problems in Windows 10 with theBelkin network USB hub. This time, we’re talking about some problems reported with the Belkin Wireless Adapter.
In the above image, you can see a certain Belkin Wireless G USB network adapter which has been voted as not being compatible by the community.
There are many other users who have been reporting problems especially with products from this line of adapters.
Many users reported various problems with Belkin Wireless Adapter, and in this article, we’re going to cover the following issues:
How can I fix the Belkin Wireless Adapter not working in Windows 10
1. Download the latest drivers
Downloading drivers manually is a process that carries the risk of getting the wrong driver installed, which may lead to serious malfunctions.
The safer and easier way to update drivers on a Windows computer is by using an automatic tool such asPC HelpSoft Driver Updater.
This amazing software is approved by Microsoft and Norton Antivirus and will prevent any damage on your PC by downloading and installing the wrong driver versions.
PC HelpSoft Driver Updater is very easy to use and the interface is intuitive. All you need to do is install the software and allow it to run the scan on your PC.
Once the scan is finished, the software will look for outdated drivers automatically and will compare them with the ones found in its built-in database.
You will also get a detailed report on all of your up-to-date and out-of-date device drivers.
2. Install the drivers manually
3. Install the drivers for the previous version of Windows
In some cases, your drivers might come in a zip archive. To install those drivers, first, you need to extract them to a location that you can easily access.
The best place would be a new folder on your Desktop since you’ll need to access it again. After extracting the file, you need to do the following:
After Windows installs the selected driver, the issue should be completely resolved.
4. Connect your adapter to a different USB port
Several users reported problems with Belkin Wireless Adapter after connecting the adapter to the wrong USB port.
According to users, this issue can occur if you connect your adapter to USB 1.1 port. In order to achieve the best results, we strongly recommend connecting your adapter to a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port.
In some rare cases, you might experience this problem while using a USB 3.0 port. If that’s the case, connect your adapter to a USB 2.0 port to resolve the problem.
An obligatory step that you need to take is to run the network troubleshooter to check for any Internet connectivity issues. After that, you may need to uninstall any security software filter/protocol in the Wireless Adapter properties.
Now, all your problems should be fixed. Let us know by leaving a comment below if you managed to overcome these annoyances.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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