Windows cannot start wireless service

Browse Community. Turn on suggestions. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Showing results for. Search instead for. Did you mean:. Last reply by volcano11 Unsolved. The wireless switch is booted up in the on position.

Try to connect to the wireless connection and check the result. If the service still fails to start, then run system file checker tool to scan the computer for corrupt system files and fix them automatically. To run sfc scan, try the steps mentioned in this link:. Also, a thread for your reference:. Hope this helps. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. Then click Apply and Ok. Office Office Exchange Server. Not an IT pro?

Wireless Windows 7. MarkT94 This person is a verified professional. Verify your account to enable IT peers to see that you are a professional. Last Updated: Apr 18, 5 Minute Read. Reply Facebook Twitter Reddit LinkedIn. Mark Tinder This person is a verified professional. MarkT94 13 years in IT. Main Areas of Contribution:. Track Progress. Earn Credits. Step 2: Verify Cause.

I can think of only two possible sources: a Some flavor of Malware very troubling b A bad update to the OS In the way of background, my problem started shortly after trying to track down a possible virus infection suspected remnants from a Fake AV program , and running a bunch of updates including Windows 7 SP1 shortly after not finding anything more than tracking cookies.

Select Start, then select Computer. Step 4: Rejoin the World of Wireless Wonders. Ed Nicholls Dec 2, at pm. How to I fix the first two files? MarkT94 Dec 3, at pm.

Ed Nicholls Dec 4, at pm. I am able to connect with a cable but my wireless cannot connect.. I do not have a system restore point that works.

MarkT94 Dec 6, at pm. Ed Nicholls Dec 7, at am. Thanks for your help so far. I feel I am finally making progress. MarkT94 Dec 7, at pm. Ed Nicholls Dec 7, at pm. MarkT94 Dec 10, at pm. So you should verify and make sure the WLAN service is enabled in your computer.

Check the switch or keys and turn your WiFi service on. WLAN AutoConfig service provides the logic requires to configure, discover, and connect from a wireless local area network. The missing or outdated network card driver can also cause the wireless service not running in your computer. You should make sure the driver has the latest version. There are two ways to update the wireless network card driver: manually and automatically.