8 things to try if Windows 8 can’t find your wireless or network device

Why isn't Windows finding my device?

If…“ Windows can't find your wireless device or devices connected to a network, there are a few things you can try…”

• Make sure sharing is turned on

• Use Advanced printer setup

• Make sure that Bluetooth is on

• Make sure that Bluetooth-enabled and other wireless devices are on and discoverable

• Make sure network devices are turned on

• Try using a troubleshooter

• Check with your device manufacturer

• Check for answers in the Windows community

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Rob

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Comments

• Anonymous
  September 18, 2013
  My windows 8 is activated but when i go to pc settings, there is no wireless setting to turn it on or off

• Anonymous
  September 18, 2013
  Hi A J - can ou email me direct at robmar@microsoft.com

• Anonymous
  October 23, 2013
  I just installed windows 8.1 before installing I was able to tether my pc to my phones internet connection after installing it won't show up in networks my neighbors wifi shows up but not mine

• Anonymous
  October 23, 2013
  Rob - any more details about your setup?

• Anonymous
  October 29, 2013
  "I just installed windows 8.1 before installing I was able to tether my pc to my phones internet connection after installing it won't show up in networks my neighbors wifi shows up but not mine" I also have the same problem

• Anonymous
  November 16, 2013
  Before i installed Windows 8.1 i was able to connect to my wi-fi connection, now it doesn't show at all.

• Anonymous
  November 19, 2013
  I just did update to Win 8.1 for WIN 8.0 OEM for Lenovo Laptop. The main problem - I can't  see any AD-HOCK NETWORK. I going to roll back this update. :(