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MaxineWaters
Sep 28, 2025Iron Contributor
Formatted laptop- even with right drivers cannot get a network connection
Started a new course, so I figured I’d format the laptop and get a fresh start. Downloaded the drivers of my laptop’s model onto a usb beforehand. Formatted the laptop and installed the drivers. ...
NabilNahdi
Sep 28, 2025Copper Contributor
Hi mate, when you say you formatted the laptop how did you do it? From the control panel or used a USB with an image? Does your laptop not come with an OEM recovery option?
Have you tried downloading the latest image from Microsoft and installing it and see if it works?
Is it possible your laptop is not compatible with Windows 11? I am assuming you already had Windows 11 before?