Software TroubleshootingQuestion 99 of 100
A Windows PC intermittently loses its network connection only over Wi-Fi, while wired devices stay online. Which is a reasonable early software step?
a.Replace the motherboard
b.Reinstall the operating system
c.Update the wireless adapter driver and check power-management settings for the adapter
d.Replace the monitor
Explanation
Updating the wireless driver and disabling aggressive power-saving on the adapter often resolves intermittent Wi-Fi drops caused by software or firmware. Reinstalling the OS or replacing hardware is premature before these checks.
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