Error Message: Windows cannot run Wireless Connection
If you receive an error message that states that Windows cannot run your connection while trying to access your wireless network, this might mean that your hardware manufacturer has provided you with its own wireless configuration software as an alternative to Windows Wireless Zero Configuration service. Hence, try to make use of the manufacturer's software to solve this issue.
If this is not the case, refer to the following:
Use Windows to configure your wireless settings
- Step 1: Go to the Start menu and select the Run option
- Step 2: Enter ncpa.cpl and click OK to open the Network Connections menu
- Step 3: Select your wireless connection service and choose the option Change settings of this connection.
- Step 4: Go to the Wireless Networks tab and check the box labeled Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings
Launch Windows Zero Configuration
- Step 5: go to the Start menu again and select the Run option
- Step 6: Enter %SystemRoot%\system32\services.msc /s and click OK
- Step 7: Double-click on the option labeled Wireless Zero Configuration
- Step 8: Then, go to the Startup type list and click Automatic. Click Apply to confirm the changes
- Step 9: Hence, click Start in the Service status section and OK to apply the changes.