Device manager does not list any wireless adapters.
Device manager does not list any wireless adapters.
I converted the Linux laptop to Windows to increase its selling value. When trying to connect to the internet, I noticed no Wi-Fi availability. After checking the Device Manager, I found no wireless adapters listed. Attempting to install drivers didn’t resolve the issue—one installer indicated no wireless adapter was present and suggested updating drivers. Someone might have a solution for this problem. The device is an Honor MagicBook 14, equipped with an Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 adapter. It functioned perfectly in Linux but doesn’t appear to work well with Windows.
Reviewing the images shows a unibody chassis similar to MacBooks. You might want to open it up to locate the WiFi card, eject it, and swap in the antennae if needed. Check for any loose components. Running a live Linux distribution could help confirm whether the issue lies with the WiFi card.
Thanks for the feedback. It seems the problem might be related to Windows software. Everything functioned smoothly on Linux just 20 minutes prior. I’ll test the distribution and, if needed, attempt a different ISO file. I’ll follow up with my findings.