[wifi] Can't connect to this network [Win 8]

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I am not being able to connect to any of the wifi networks. When I try to connect it keeps saying "Can't connect to this network". I've tried searching solution for this in eightforum and Google but none worked. Things I did:
Forget network & tried reconnecting
Reset router
Uninstall/Reinstall/Update Network adapter drivers
Clean install windows 8

The last time I was able to connect to the network was a week ago.

I found that when I turn on hotspot in my android smartphone, my laptop gets connected to it. But I can't connect to any other wireless networks.

So guys can you help me resolve it?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Welcome to Eight Forums,

Just a little experiment to do.... if your laptop has a bluetooth try disabling it, that goes as well to the ethernet adapter.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1 Enterprise
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    CPU
    Intel i5
Welcome to Eight Forums,

Just a little experiment to do.... if your laptop has a bluetooth try disabling it, that goes as well to the ethernet adapter.
Thanks alot for the response. I disabled both Ethernet & Bluetooth via change adapter settings and tried connecting to my wireless network but I got the same error "can't connect to this network"
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Do you have access to your router's setting? You might try changing and play with the security - e.g. WPA, WPA2, etc... then try connecting again.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1 Enterprise
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    CPU
    Intel i5
Connecting to an open public Hotspot is also a "No Go"?

You've mentioned that you've also did a clean install of the Operating System, have you tried updating 8 to 8.1? Also having the latest Windows Updates is critical.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1 Enterprise
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    CPU
    Intel i5
I can connect to a hotspot created by another laptop/pc or any smartphones. I just can't connect to the wireless networks (routers).
I have installed every updates for windows 8 but haven't updated my windows 8 to 8.1 because its not genuine
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
I can connect to a hotspot created by another laptop/pc or any smartphones. I just can't connect to the wireless networks (routers).
I have installed every updates for windows 8 but haven't updated my windows 8 to 8.1 because its not genuine
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
This might be the issue.....
I have installed every updates for windows 8 but haven't updated my windows 8 to 8.1 because its not genuine
I would install a Genuine O/S and I'm sure that your issue will be resolved.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1 Enterprise
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    CPU
    Intel i5
I don't think that only being genuine would allow me to connect because some weeks ago I was able to connect without any issue in non-genuine windows 8.
There must be something that is causing the problem, but sad thing is windows doesn't tell what is it preventing my wireless adapter to connect to the network.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Under forum rules we really can't provide any further assistance if you do not have a legitimate copy of Windows.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer V3 771G-6443
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
    ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
    PSU
    90 watt brick
    Mouse
    Bluetooth
    Antivirus
    Comodo
    Other Info
    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
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