How To Use Network Management Tools To Connect Wirelessly

If you need to connect your computer to a wireless network, Windows 7 offers an easy to navigate the process of connecting to the internet. This is frequently a much easier installation option that using your computer's native processes.
Step 1

Open the Start menu and click on "Computer" and then "Manage".
Step 2

Once you've clicked on these, a window should pop up which reads "Computer Management". Once that box opens, click on the tab which reads "Services and Applications". This tab will expand to offer more options, at which point you should click on the "Services" option.
Step 3

Find the "WLAN AutoConfig" option and open that window. Next to a label which reads "Startup type", you'll see a drop down box. Select that option and click "Automatic" and then "OK".
Step 4

Use the Start menu to open your computer's Control Panel. Once you've done that, click on "Programs and Features". Find the name of the application you're looking for and uninstall it. If you need to, you should restart your computer.
Step 5

Use the Start menu to open your computer's "Network and Sharing Center". Then click on the button which reads "Manage Wireless Networks". This will open up a series of boxes and it should be easy for you to connect your computer to a wireless network.