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Your WiFi adapter is not visible under "Network adapters" in Device Manager, which means Windows is not detecting it or its driver is missing/corrupted. Here are the steps to troubleshoot this: Step 1: Scan for hardware changes. • In Device Manager, click on "Action" in the top menu bar. • Select "Scan for hardware changes". • Check if your WiFi adapter (e.g., "Intel Wireless...", "Realtek Wireless...") appears under "Network adapters" or "Other devices". Step 2: Show hidden devices. • In Device Manager, click on "View" in the top menu bar. • Select "Show hidden devices". • Check again if your WiFi adapter appears under "Network adapters". It might be grayed out if it's disabled. If it appears and is grayed out, right-click it and select "Enable device". Step 3: Check "Other devices" for unknown network controllers. • Look under the "Other devices" section (visible in your image). If you see an entry like "Network Controller" or "Unknown device" with a yellow exclamation mark, this is likely your WiFi adapter without a driver. • If found, right-click on it and select "Update driver". Choose "Search automatically for updated driver software". If that doesn't work, you may need to download the correct driver from your laptop manufacturer's website using another internet connection (e.g., Ethernet or another device). Step 4: Restart your laptop. • Sometimes a simple restart can resolve temporary driver issues. Step 5: Check for a physical WiFi switch or function key. • Many laptops have a physical switch or a keyboard combination (e.g., Fn + F2, Fn + F5, or an airplane mode key) to turn WiFi on or off. Ensure it is enabled.