cannot connect after downloading windows 8,.1

tynettewilliams

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ok. i downloaded windows 8.1 download went fine, went to get on internet afterwards and my laptop does find my virgin mobilepro wireless but it says "cannot connect to network". also when i use the phone as a hotspot it does connect
 

MotleyCrew

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What is "virgin mobilepro wireless"? Is it the name of a wireless network you're trying to connect to? Or is it a Virgin Mobile broadband device (couldn't find anything called that on Virgin Mobile USA's website)? And your laptop is able to connect to your phone (via WiFi or Bluetooth) as a hotspot?

Try this:

From the Desktop screen, click the network icon in the Windows Taskbar notification area. Then right-click the wireless network in question and in the menu that appears, click Forget this network.

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Click the network icon again, and try to connect to the wireless network. Assuming your wireless network is secured, you should see a prompt for your wireless network password (security key/code). Enter it! :)

If that doesn't work, try running the network troubleshooter:

    ■Go to the Start screen (tap Windows key).
    ■Type identify and repair.
    ■Click Identify and repair network problems in the search result list.

Let us know if you're still stuck or if this helped you! :)