Laptop connectivity issues, need some help please!

[MTG#10]

Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

Remove the device from Device Manager - right click and uninstall it (don't just disable it). Reboot your machine - it should automatically pick the driver back up and install. If not, your wifi card/on-board may be toast.

Not the end of the world -- you could easily pick up a min-usb wifi adapter for under $20. Sucks to give up a USB port for that but if the device isn't in warranty - might help.

I tried that just now and it didnt work. If the onboard wifi is toast why did it work after I completely wiped my drives and reinstalled Windows? That's what is so damn confusing about this. The only culprit that could explain that is a virus but I know there isnt one. Im going to drive-wipe/reinstall Windows one more time then if it does it again Im sending it back, it is still under warranty.