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Wifi says there are no connections available. Connection status: "No available connections

It often happens that when you purchase a brand new laptop, simply reinstall Windows on it, or just after the necessary connection of the router, you cannot quickly and immediately connect to Wi-Fi. It turns out that your laptop does not detect available networks at all, and at the same time you see that the connection status is crossed out with a red cross on the panel (I remind everyone - it is always displayed directly on the notification panel).
I want to note that this happens, as practice shows, only for 2 reasons. The first - if for some reason you did not install separate drivers for the so-called wireless adapter on the laptop. Second, your Wi-Fi module is not enabled.

Wireless network: the laptop does not find it at all

Let's say you need to connect to Wi-Fi in some way. And alas, at the same time you now see only a sign with a red cross, and you have no data at all about active (available) networks.
Most likely, your Windows cannot detect the wireless adapter.

We need drivers and their installation

In the event that Windows cannot detect the wireless adapter, it is quite possible that you have not yet installed the drivers for your Wi-Fi module. The second option is that the drivers are installed, but the wrong ones.
Let's check it out. We go first to the device manager. Right-click now on the icon that says "My Computer", then click the "Properties" tab and then go to "Device Manager" (this is on the left side of the window). Here we look in the column with the inscription "Network adapters" something like this:


Most likely, you do not have such an adapter. You should find it on the Internet, download and, accordingly, then install the driver.
Of course, you can also install the driver you need using the disk (usually supplied with your laptop). You can also download this driver directly from the official website (by the way, the best way). To do this, you need to go to the website of a company that produces laptops such as yours, and just search bar to introduce exactly its model.

Install the driver. Upon completion of the installation, you should display a wireless network.

Checking Wi-Fi for connection

It may well be that your laptop has accidentally turned off Wi-Fi. To enable it, a specific keyboard shortcut is usually used. For example, in Asus, this combination is Fn + F2. Examine the buttons on your laptop F1, F2, and so on. There should be a traditional web icon painted somewhere. Click on it, plus hold down the Fn key.

You can also try the following option: go to " Network Control Center and general access "(Click on the connection sign with your right mouse button) and on the left side select" Change adapter settings».

In the event that the status of your " Wireless connection "Marked as" disabled", Click on it using the right mouse button, and in the field select" Turn on».

After that, you should see that the sign on the notification panel, which directly characterizes the connection status, has changed immediately. At the same time, you should see active networks, that is, those already available for connection.


Now you can choose the one you need and connect. It's that simple.

No connections available

When the traditional icon with a red cross is lit on the panel, and when you hover over it, it displays "no available connections”, This means that you do not have access to a Wi-Fi network. Most likely, this very minute you just have a router turned off. The second option is that there is no network in the area where the laptop is located.


When the network appears, this icon will immediately change, and you will not have any problems with the connection.

The misunderstanding, which we will touch upon in our article, is increasingly troubling users of laptops connected to a wireless network. This misunderstanding is of a technical nature - the essence of the problem is the unexpected failure of the built-in or external router to receive and transmit data.

In this case, the network icon in the tray takes on a characteristic form - a ladder crossed out with a red cross - and when you hover over this cross with the mouse, a message appears stating that there are allegedly no available connections in Windows system 7. This network behavior comes as a complete surprise to the user. We will teach you how to deal with this problem, but for now, drawing your attention to the fact that it often appears immediately after reinstalling the operating system. It may very well be that the reason for the network failure is the incorrect installation of drivers or the installation of drivers that are not quite suitable for your adapter model.

In this case, find out the model of your adapter and download the latest drivers for it. To do this, go to the website of the laptop manufacturer - there they will probably be found. Download and install everything that will be offered to you. The fact is that in addition to the drivers necessary to ensure the operation of the network, drivers may also be required to support the function keys.

Many laptops use the "Fn" type function keys to control the adapter. If you do not use these keys, then managing the adapter turns into a hassle. The so-called flight mode is also activated by the keys. Without installing the appropriate programs, you lose most of the functionality. No wonder the WiFi module starts to behave strangely.

First attempts to fix the problem

To begin with, you can suggest trying the following actions:

  • Restarting the router sometimes helps. To reset, simply unplug the power cord and plug it back in.
  • Call the standard tool Windows diagnostics from the context menu of the connection icon.
  • Sometimes the hardware WiFi switch on the laptop panel turns off. Check its condition.
  • For WiFi connections you can try to run the service utility provided by some computer manufacturers along with the drivers.
  • Go to the "Network Connections" section of the control panel. Check if the icon is active wireless connection... If not, activate it from the context menu.
  • Check the drivers again.

These activities are supposed to liven up your grid. However, this may not happen. In this case, follow our further recommendations.

Device Manager - Help

Like any device on a computer, the wireless adapter is registered in a Windows snap-in called Device Manager. You can access the dispatcher in different ways:

  • Right-click on the My Computer icon. V context menu select the "Properties" item. In the window that opens, select the "Hardware" tab and click on the "Device Manager" button.
  • And you can do otherwise. Without further ado, call the Run command window and enter devmgmt.msc in the command field - this is the name of the snap-in. The "Run" window itself is called either with the mouse from the "Start" menu, or with a group of keys "Win" + "R".

As a result, a dispatcher window will open, something like the one in the figure:

  • Go to the node "network adapters".
  • Expand this node.
  • Find a device in its list whose name includes the word "Wireless" - this is a wireless adapter.
  • Then right-click on its name and select "Delete".
  • Then go to the main menu of the dispatcher window.
  • And in the item "Actions" click on the item "Update hardware configuration".

If the network is still unavailable after that, try to dig deeper into the system services settings.

Automatic WLAN Configuration Service

The service in question may also be responsible for the problem. It is located in the same place as everyone else. windows services, at "Control Panel" => "Administrative Tools" => "Services". Look for the "WLAN autoconfiguration" service in the list and find out if it is running. To do this, right-click on the service name and select properties in the context menu that opens. A window similar to the one shown below will open:

Make sure the Startup Type is set to Automatic. If this is not the case, then set this parameter, and then restart the service by first clicking on the "Stop" button, and then on the "Start" button. Save the changes made by closing the window by clicking the "Ok" button.

If everything is done correctly, then the wireless network should become active. If this is not the case, then it is worth looking for other reasons for its inoperability - it may be the matter in the equipment itself.

If your stationary computer or the laptop is connected to the Internet, then such an unpleasant moment may come when you lose access to the network, and the network connections icon in the notification area will be crossed out with a red cross. When you hover over it, an explanatory message will appear "No connections available"... This happens especially often when using a Wi-Fi adapter. Let's find out how to solve a similar problem if you are using a Windows 7 PC.

There are quite a few reasons that can cause the problem we are studying:

  • The real lack of available networks;
  • Broken Wi-Fi adapter, router or modem;
  • PC hardware malfunction (for example, failure of a network card);
  • Software failure;
  • Lack of up-to-date drivers;
  • Damage to the operating system;
  • Virus.

We will not talk in detail about such a banal reason as the real lack of available networks. It is "treated" only by returning to the Internet access zone or changing the connection method to the one that operates in the area. There is no point in spreading too much about hardware faults. They are eliminated either by a hardware repair technician, or by replacing a failed part or equipment (Wi-Fi adapter, network card, router, modem, etc.). But we will just talk about the rest of the reasons and the ways to eliminate them in detail.

Method 1: Standard Diagnostics

First of all, if you have the error studied in this article, follow a few simple steps:

  • Pull out the Wi-Fi adapter from the computer connector, and then reconnect it;
  • Reboot the router (it is better to do this by completely de-energizing it, that is, you need to pull the plug out of the socket);
  • Make sure you have the hardware Wi-Fi switch turned on if you are using a laptop. It turns on at different models laptops different ways: either by using a dedicated switch on the case, or by using a specific key combination (for example, Fn + F2).

If none of the above helped, then it makes sense to carry out the standard diagnostic procedure.


Unfortunately, this method helps in a fairly limited number of cases. Therefore, if using it you did not manage to fix the problem, then proceed to the next methods, which are described below.

Method 2: enable network connection

It is likely that the cause of the error may be the disconnection of the connection in the network connections section. "Control panels"... Then it is necessary to activate the corresponding object.

  1. Click "Start" and open "Control Panel".

  2. Go to section "Network and Internet".

  3. Go to "Network Control Center ...".

  4. In the left part of the window that appears, click on the inscription "Change adapter settings".

  5. In the displayed window, all configured for this computer network connections. Find the object that is relevant to you and take a look at its status. If set to "Disabled", then you need to activate the connection. Click on the object with the right mouse button ( PKM) and select "Turn on".

  6. After activating the connection, the problem described in this article is likely to be resolved.

Method 3: Removing the adapter from the "Device Manager"

If you connect to the Internet via a Wi-Fi adapter, then one of the solutions to the problem that has arisen is to turn it off in "Device Manager" and then reactivation.

  1. Go to "Control Panel" by the method that was considered in the description Method 2 and then open the section "System and safety".

  2. Click on placed in the group "System" element "Device Manager".

  3. Will start "Device Manager"... In the list of equipment types that opens, click on "Network adapters".

  4. In the drop-down list, find the name of the equipment that you use to connect to the Internet. Click on it PKM... Carefully study the context menu that appears. If it contains the item "Engage", click on it. This will be enough and that's it further actions described in this way, you will not need to execute. The device was just turned off, and now you turn it on.

    If there is no specified item, then this means the probability wrong work devices. Therefore, it must be temporarily deactivated and then turned on. Click on the context menu "Delete".

  5. A dialog box will open warning that the device will now be removed from the system. Confirm your actions by clicking "OK".

  6. The procedure for deleting the selected device will be performed.

  7. After that in horizontal menu press "Action", and then from the list that opens, click "Update configuration ...".

  8. A search will be made for devices connected using the technology. Plug and Play... The network adapter will be reconnected and the drivers will be reinstalled.

  9. Next, restart your PC. Perhaps after that, the error with the availability of connections will disappear.

Method 4: reinstalling drivers

One of the reasons for the error we are studying is that the system has incorrect or outdated drivers network adapter. Most often it occurs when you first connect the device or after reinstalling the OS. Then the driver should be replaced with an up-to-date analogue. It is advisable to use exactly those copies that were supplied on a CD or other media along with the device itself. If you do not have such a medium, you can download the desired object from the official website of the adapter manufacturer. Using similar software from other sources does not guarantee a solution to the problem.

  1. Go to "Device Manager", using for this the same algorithm of actions as in the previous method. Open the section again "Network adapters" and click PKM by name desired device... In the list that appears, select "Update drivers ...".

  2. Next, the shell for selecting the update method is activated. Select option "Search for drivers ...".

  3. In the window that opens, you must specify the media and the directory where the drivers to be installed are located. To do this, click "Overview…".

  4. Shell opens "Browse folders"... Here you need to specify the folder or media (for example, CD / DVD-disk) where the drivers supplied with the device or pre-downloaded from the official website are located. After completing the directory selection, click "OK".

  5. After the directory address is displayed in the driver search window, you can proceed to installing them by clicking the button "Further", but before that, make sure that opposite the parameter "Including subfolders" a check mark has been set.

  6. The necessary drivers will be installed, and the problem with the lack of an Internet connection will probably disappear.

But what if, for some reason, you do not have the driver media that came with the device, and the company's official website does not work? In this case, there is additional features install the necessary drivers, although it is recommended to use them only in the most extreme cases, since they do not 100% guarantee the connection between the OS and the adapter. You can use the following options:


If your Internet does not start at all, then the search and download will have to be performed from another device.

Method 5: enable the service

If you are using Wi-Fi to connect to the Internet, the problem we are studying may arise due to the disconnection of the service "WLAN Auto Config"... Then it needs to be activated.

  1. Go to the section "Control panels" entitled "System and safety"... This is considered in the description Method 3... Click the name "Administration".

  2. In the opened list system funds choose "Services".

    Service Manager can be activated in another way. To do this, type Win + R and enter in the displayed area:

    Then apply a click on the button "OK".

  3. Service Manager will be open. In order to quickly find an item "WLAN Auto-Tuning Service", build all services in alphabetical order by clicking on the column name "Name".

  4. Find the name of the service you want. If the status is not set opposite to its name "Works", then in this case it is necessary to perform activation. Double-click on its name with the left mouse button.

  5. The service properties window opens. If in the field "Startup type" set to "Disabled", then in this case click on it.

  6. A drop-down list will open where you need to select "Automatically"... Then press Apply and "OK".

  7. After returning to the main interface Service Manager highlight the name "WLAN Auto-Tuning Service", and on the left side of the shell, click "Run".

  8. The service will be activated.

  9. After that, next to its name, the status will be displayed "Works" and the problem with no connections will be resolved.

Method 6: check system files

If none of the above methods helped, then there is a possibility that the integrity of the system files was violated. In this case, it is necessary to carry out an appropriate check and then restore in case of problems.

  1. Click "Start" and choose "All programs".

  2. Open the folder "Standard".

  3. Find the item with the name "Command line"... Click on it PKM... From the list of options that appears, stop at running on behalf of the administrator.

  4. Opens "Command line"... Type into its interface:

    Then press Enter.

  5. The system element integrity scan will be launched. Information about the dynamics of its passage will be displayed right there in the window "Command line" in percentage terms. During the execution of the specified process, you should not close the current window, but you can minimize it. If violations in the structure are detected, the procedure for restoring missing or damaged files will be automatically performed.

  6. If, after the scanning procedure is completed, a message appears informing about the impossibility of recovery, repeat the whole process again, but this time you will need to start the OS in "Safe Mode" .

Method 7: Eliminate viruses

The problem of the lack of available networks can be caused by a virus infection of the computer. Some malicious programs specifically disable Internet access so that the user cannot use external help to remove them, while others simply arbitrarily "kill" or modify system files, which ultimately leads to the same result.

There is no point in using a standard antivirus to remove malicious code, since it has already missed the threat, which means it will not react to the virus, and may also be infected by this time. Therefore, we recommend using specialized anti-virus utilities that do not require installation. One of best programs of this class is Dr.Web CureIt. Testing is best done from a different device or running from a LiveCD / USB. This is the only way you can ensure the maximum probability of detecting a threat.

If the anti-virus utility detects malicious code, then, in this case, adhere to the tips that will be displayed in its interface. There is a chance that the virus has already damaged system files. Then, after its elimination, it is necessary to carry out the appropriate check, considered in the description Method 6.

As you can see, the source of the problem with the availability of connections, and hence with the operability of the Internet, can be a lot of different factors. They can be both external (real absence of a network) and internal (various failures), be caused by both software and hardware components of the system. Of course, before fixing the problem, it is recommended to establish its exact root cause, but, unfortunately, this is not always possible. In this case, just use the methods described in this article, each time checking whether the problem has been eliminated or not.

Owners of laptops and Wi-Fi adapters often encounter a network connection error. In the tray, instead of the network connection icon, there is an icon with a red cross, when you hover over which, the message "No available connections" pops up.

At the same time, the reasons for the error are difficult to establish. It can appear on a fully functional device after making changes to the operating system. Therefore, you need to understand the source of the problem on computers with Windows 10 and below, and consider ways to eliminate such a nuisance as "No available connections."

Reasons for the error

The sources of this error can be very different, but they can be divided into three groups:

  • network problems;
  • hardware failure;
  • software malfunction.

First you need to make sure that there are no problems with the network itself. The computer may be out of coverage or in a blind spot. Many malls and other establishments with their own Wi-Fi network have very thick walls that impede signal transmission. Also, if the Internet suddenly disappeared at home, but there are other available connections, then the operator may be working on the line. You can call him and clarify the status.

If everything is in order with the network, but there is still no Internet, then the problems with the "hardware" should be considered. Often, users simply forget to turn on the router or adapter on their computer. If this does not help, then one of the hardware parts may have failed.

But if the hardware is intact, then only some kind of software error remains. Unlike the first two problems, which the user cannot always influence, you can fix this problem yourself. And how to do this will help the instructions below.

Instructions forWindows 7 are available in the following video:

Configuring the router

Sometimes the access point in the router may be disabled or incorrectly configured. This happens if a new one is installed or the firmware was changed on an old router. Sometimes his settings may go wrong if the provider has changed.

To check if everything is correct, you need:

  1. Open the device settings window. By default, access to it at the address: 192.168.X.1, where X is "0" or "1";
  2. Enter your username and password to access the device. By default, these are: login - admin, password - admin. This can be checked on the device itself. He has a sticker on the back with all the information;
  3. Go to the configuration section of the wireless access point. The example used Zyxel modem Keenetic Omni II, so the interface can be very different;
  4. Check the settings and, if necessary, set them as shown in the image below.


Most often, either the checkbox next to the "Enable access point" checkbox is not checked, but sometimes the hiding of the SSID - the name of the network - can be enabled, which is why it cannot be seen in the lists of available Wi-Fi networks.


The adapter is off

How to turn on network adapter, see the following video:

The "No connections available" error could appear because the network adapter is not connected. Moreover, this is not a physical problem, but a programmatic one. This can happen due to OS update, software components, malfunction of the system or antivirus.

In order to enable the adapter you need:

  1. Open the control panel;
  2. Go to the "Network and Internet" menu;
  3. Go to the section of the Network Control Center;
  4. In the left part of the window, find "Change adapter settings" and open;
  5. If the required connector or device is marked with a gray icon with the inscription "Disabled", then right-click on it and click "Enable".


On a PC with Windows 8, you also need to go to "Settings", go to the item "Change adapter settings", then to the section " Wireless connection". We check there if the modules are active. You also need to check if the "Airplane mode" is active. If it is enabled, disable it. I recommend checking this on Windows 10 as well.


Once turned on, the adapter should immediately detect all possible access points. You can also do this through the troubleshooting system built into Windows 7, 8, 10. With her running Windows he will detect a non-working device and start it.

You can also enable the network adapter using hotkeys. To activate, press simultaneouslyFn and one of the function keys. For example, on a laptopASUS isF2.


Driver error

Fix driver problem onWindows 10 video instructions will help:

The driver is special program which is responsible for processing signals from a physical device on a computer. Accordingly, without it, no device will be able to communicate with the operating system.

And since the driver is a program, it can crash. For example, due to update glitches or installation problems. Often, the "No connections available" error occurs if there are no drivers or the wrong version is installed.

Therefore, first you need to make sure that they are:

  1. Open "Device Manager";
  2. Go to the network adapters section.


If the required object is not displayed there, or it is recorded as unknown, then the system does not have the required software.

If the adapter is external and plugs into a USB connector, then you just need to reconnect it. They work with Plug-and-Play technology and will install the necessary drivers themselves. If the module is on a network card, then it is best to download the utility from the official website of the motherboard manufacturer. For laptop owners, you can download a ready-made kit for a specific device.

It is also possible to update or install utilities through the device manager itself:

  1. Right-click on the device;
  2. Select the driver update item;
  3. In the window that opens, click " Automatic search updated drivers ".


The system itself will download the utility and install it.

If there is a driver, it has been updated to new version, the device is displayed correctly, but there is still no connection, then you can reinstall it. But before that, the old version must be removed.

For this:

  1. In the task manager, right-click on the desired item;
  2. Select "Delete";

  1. Wait for the uninstallation and re-install, i.e. connect the device and install the drivers as described above.

WLAN service not working

It happens that the error "No available connections" appears due to the deactivation of the WLAN service. How do I fix the problem in this case?

In the most operating system there is a special program that is responsible for the functioning of all network connections. It is called WLAN AutoConfiguration Service. Most often, the problem with it arises due to the fact that it turned off after installing an update on the network card or a general update of the operating system.

To check its status, you need:

  1. Open services. In order to enter the menu, you need to enter services.msc in the line, or simply in the search built into the OS, drive in "services";
  2. In the window that opens, find the desired item;


  1. Right-click and select "Properties";
  2. Set the startup type to automatic and save the setting;
  3. In the left part of the service window, select the "Start" item.

The OS will now start loading the WLAN and a progress bar will be shown on the screen. After its completion, the status will say that the service is running, and access points will appear.

Registry failure

If there is backup copy or an image, it is worth using them. This will rollback all changes and resolve the error. If not, then the OS has a built-in recovery procedure, it will return the computer to the last point or to factory settings. Sometimes this option is also needed if the Internet does not work on a laptop or PC.

If the previous methods did not help, but the problem persists, then you can try to troubleshoot through command line... You can also try this for those who do not have apparent reasons for the error to appear. After all, they could lead to her third party programs, plugins and other applications installed on the computer.

To start the scan and integrity check service, you need to:

  1. Open a command line by typing cmd in the search;
  2. In the black window, type sfc / scannow and press enter.


The service will start looking for damaged or missing system files. All detected files will be restored. The process itself takes quite a long time, and after its completion, the computer needs to be restarted.

What if all else fails?

In rare cases, starting the "Troubleshooter" system built into Windows (on Windows 7 is called "Diagnostics Windows networks). It will scan the operating system itself for problems and try to fix them.


It is also worth checking your computer with an antivirus. Because malicious software modifies and removes system files.

If it was not possible to solve the problem at this point and the screen is still showing "No available connections", then this means that the problem cannot be solved programmatically, and most likely the adapter itself is out of order, or Network Card... Therefore, the best option in such a situation is to take the device to service center or replace.

Most often, such a nuisance is perfectly eliminated on its own, so I do not think that repairs or the purchase of an adapter will be needed. I hope you succeed and the article was helpful and informative. Do not forget to rate and write comments! Bye everyone!

Hello dear subscribers and guests of our blog! Now we will figure out why they are crossed out with a red cross and write when exactly there are available networks. After that, we will try to solve this problem. It all looks like the picture below.

In this case, the status "No available connections" is displayed. Even if you go to network connections, the connection for wireless networks will also have a red cross. And next to it there will be a status "No connection".


Turning off and turning on again will not help in any way in this situation. The computer doesn't notice anyway. If you are confident that the wireless networks really work (it is better to check with another device), then you need to understand this situation with a laptop.

What could be the cause?

Similar oddities were repeatedly observed when turning off wireless networks using keyboard shortcuts together with function key... If for disable wifi to push Fn + F2(in different laptops it may be different), sometimes nothing may turn off. Although there is a message about the disconnection of wireless networks. But after the next turn on of the computer, we see the already familiar picture with the crossed out icon and the absence of available networks. At the same time, if you try to activate everything through hot keys (Fn + F2), nothing happens.

You can try to restart your computer, maybe everything will work. But if this does not help, then you can use the "Troubleshooting". Oddly enough, but it helps, and the system automatically fixes everything. But first, you should try all the options: "hot" activation keys wireless adapter, check if the wireless networks are really working and then run diagnostics.

We solve the problem when the connection status: "No available connections"

Right-click on the network connections icon in the notification area. In the context menu that opens, select "Troubleshooting". The system will search for a while possible problems... After that, a second window will open, offering to activate the ability to use wireless networks. Just click on the "Apply this Fix" button.


Then a report will appear to fix the network problems. From now on, everything should work and the laptop should detect available Wi-Fi networks. We close this window by clicking on the "Close module" button


Now you can use the Internet again via wireless Wi-Fi network... If you have any questions, feel free to write them in the comments. See you in the next article!