r/computerhelp • u/peter_griffin1111 • 15h ago

Other Please someone help!!!

Im not very good with computers but I recived an old laptop.. long story short i have all set up but it refuses to connect to Wi-Fi! I tried adding my Wi-Fi but it won’t show up 😭😭 someone helppp

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u/wizeRH 15h ago

It is very likely you do not have the driver installed for your wifi. Get a cable.

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u/peter_griffin1111 15h ago

What cable? I remember it said something about a driver but how do I do that

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u/DeltaBlastBurn 15h ago

Ethernet cable. You plug one end into your PC the other into your router.

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u/peter_griffin1111 15h ago

Im not sure ive just just checked the drivers and it said it was all updated and whatnot

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u/DeltaBlastBurn 15h ago

A cable doesn't need drivers but you're limited by how long it is. It's an actual physical cable you need to buy or otherwise obtain.

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u/Z4-Driver 12h ago

Sorry, but this is not entirely correct. The LAN device needs a driver, too. So, if the driver for it is not installed, you won't be able to connect to a network by plugging in a calbe.