How To Fix Red X Over Wifi Icon In Windows 7/8/10
How to fix your Network icon showing a red “X” or its missing even though the wireless adapter is connected and working. This quick tutorial should work for users of Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.
Further steps you can take if the tutorial does not work for you:
1. In this case, the wireless radio in your laptop might be turned off. Please look for a hardware switch or special function key to check whether the wireless radio is on.
2. Many factors including physical factors can affect wireless signal strength. So if it is possible for you, move closer to the wireless signal source. Or put your wireless router in a central location in your place.
3. Long time use or weather influence can make the wireless router work in a bad way. Restarting or resetting it might resolve the problem.
4. Right click on the wireless network connections icon and select either “Repair” (Windows XP) or “Diagnose and Repair” (Vista/Windows 7).
5. Driver issues can also cause this problem. You can try to update the driver for the wireless adapter.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).
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