orange asterisk on Wi - Fi (internet still works)

I don't know when it started, but I have an orange asterisk on my icon of the Wi - Fi connection, and the rest of the icon is gray. When I click on it, it shows my network connection and the amount of bars (fully connected with full bars). In the past, it showed the amount of bars on the icon as well. I read a lot of posts and no miracle.

Hi KyleKaplan


1. did you of recent changes on the computer?

2. during how long have you had problems?
3. is the network of updated drivers?


If the network connection is working properly then ideally the orange Asterix should not appear on the icon.

I suggest you to perform network troubleshooting utilities. Check if it enumerates and helps correct errors-
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/using-the-network-troubleshooter-in-Windows-7
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-networking-troubleshooters

 

I hope this helps.

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