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The wireless card on your device is likely the issue, leading to freezing.

The wireless card on your device is likely the issue, leading to freezing.

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chikkaboomboom
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05-27-2016, 09:08 PM
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I experienced persistent internet issues for a long time, so I tried my brother's new networking card that he had purchased some time ago but hadn't used. I inserted it and when I entered the Wi-Fi password, the first freeze happened. I thought it was unusual, so I restarted the computer, but the problem continued. Eventually, I managed to get the password quickly, but the PC would still freeze after a few minutes of use. Connecting to the internet became necessary, yet freezes kept occurring. Yesterday, my speed test showed only 4 Mbps, which wasn't great. Today it improved to 46 Mbps, but then it dropped again to 3 Mbps and forced another restart. I'm considering reinstalling the old card, removing the drivers, and replacing them with the new one. Are there any further steps I should take with the drivers? It feels like I've been troubleshooting for a whole year without progress. Thanks.
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chikkaboomboom
05-27-2016, 09:08 PM #1

I experienced persistent internet issues for a long time, so I tried my brother's new networking card that he had purchased some time ago but hadn't used. I inserted it and when I entered the Wi-Fi password, the first freeze happened. I thought it was unusual, so I restarted the computer, but the problem continued. Eventually, I managed to get the password quickly, but the PC would still freeze after a few minutes of use. Connecting to the internet became necessary, yet freezes kept occurring. Yesterday, my speed test showed only 4 Mbps, which wasn't great. Today it improved to 46 Mbps, but then it dropped again to 3 Mbps and forced another restart. I'm considering reinstalling the old card, removing the drivers, and replacing them with the new one. Are there any further steps I should take with the drivers? It feels like I've been troubleshooting for a whole year without progress. Thanks.

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Damaxzombie
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05-27-2016, 09:17 PM
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Our wireless card is from the specified brand and model. Check the manufacturer's site for the correct drivers instead of using generic ones.
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Damaxzombie
05-27-2016, 09:17 PM #2

Our wireless card is from the specified brand and model. Check the manufacturer's site for the correct drivers instead of using generic ones.

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SantehHD
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05-29-2016, 06:54 AM
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It's a TP-LINK TL-WN851ND model, which is quite outdated—the included disc isn't even compatible with Windows 10. I'll handle this today. Thanks!
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SantehHD
05-29-2016, 06:54 AM #3

It's a TP-LINK TL-WN851ND model, which is quite outdated—the included disc isn't even compatible with Windows 10. I'll handle this today. Thanks!

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leonism
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05-30-2016, 05:35 AM
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There is a chance they don't make drivers for W10. I have an N 900 TP Link card and I know for a fact that they don't supply W10 drivers. Using the drivers via Windows update tend to work. It might be better to upgrade to a better WiFi adapter however.
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leonism
05-30-2016, 05:35 AM #4

There is a chance they don't make drivers for W10. I have an N 900 TP Link card and I know for a fact that they don't supply W10 drivers. Using the drivers via Windows update tend to work. It might be better to upgrade to a better WiFi adapter however.

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Garrett_Odlam
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06-05-2016, 08:40 AM
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Absolutely, I'm having trouble with the drivers that come up automatically when the PC restarts. It seems purchasing a fresh Wi-Fi adapter could be the best solution. Thanks.
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Garrett_Odlam
06-05-2016, 08:40 AM #5

Absolutely, I'm having trouble with the drivers that come up automatically when the PC restarts. It seems purchasing a fresh Wi-Fi adapter could be the best solution. Thanks.

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JoaoRibeiroBR
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06-05-2016, 09:22 AM
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I understand your point... There are drivers only for Win XP, Vista, and 7, which are now outdated (support for Windows 7 is also closing). I believe it's time to upgrade. If you give me permission, I can recommend this wireless adapter for desktop computers, but you'll need a motherboard with an M.2 slot and an E key connector: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...brief.html. Many companies haven't released new drivers for the latest OS, so Windows 10 uses older drivers to work around compatibility issues—though they sometimes only function temporarily. You can try uninstalling the current driver and then running the one from your manufacturer to see if it helps (temporarily).
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JoaoRibeiroBR
06-05-2016, 09:22 AM #6

I understand your point... There are drivers only for Win XP, Vista, and 7, which are now outdated (support for Windows 7 is also closing). I believe it's time to upgrade. If you give me permission, I can recommend this wireless adapter for desktop computers, but you'll need a motherboard with an M.2 slot and an E key connector: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...brief.html. Many companies haven't released new drivers for the latest OS, so Windows 10 uses older drivers to work around compatibility issues—though they sometimes only function temporarily. You can try uninstalling the current driver and then running the one from your manufacturer to see if it helps (temporarily).

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