Wireless network connection drops every few minutes after windows update.

Original title: dropped internet connection

I had trouble with my laptop give up wireless connection.  Received a patcha and everything was fine until the last windows update auto.  Same problem again.  I have to constantly reset the wifi.  I run a diagnosis and I get the message that the wireless adapter has been corrected, but it won't always stay connected.  VERY frustrating.

Hi Ccolvin3,

Windows can be disable your network adapter to save power. Disable the power saving option in the network adapter properties. To do this, try the following steps.

a. Click Start, type devmgmt.msc and press to enter.
b. in the list of objects, expand network adapters.
c. double-click the sub element that means wireless network cards.
d. click the power management tab.
e. uncheck all options on the power management tab.
f. apply the settings, and then restart the computer to check the difference.
 
We recommend that you also download and install the latest driver for the card from the device manufacturer's Web site or system wireless.
 
Download and install the latest service pack on the computer. See this article for more information:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935222
 
Check out these links for more information:

Solve problems, find wireless networks:
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-finding-wireless-networks

Wireless connection is periodically lost:
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/814080

Wireless network connection drops every few minutes:
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/814123

Thank you, and in what concerns:
I. Suuresh Kumar - Microsoft technical support.

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