Would Downgrading to Windows 8.0 Solve My Connection Bugs?

Plushieluver101

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Hiya! Me again.


After having major problems with that laptop before, we sent it back. Was told it was something to do with the processor, and such, so I have a new one now. It's a Toshiba Satelite. Everything's been absolutely fine with it, part one thing. The internet keeps disconnecting randomly and being replaced with Limited Connection. After looking online, I've found there's a trend, basically everyone who has Windows 8.1 has been having this problem, and many never being able to find a permanent fix.


I'd like to downgrade to Windows 8.0. I've been told it will fix all my internet problems. If this is so, how can I do that? I don't need to pay, or anything, do I? It's pretty easy to downgrade, right?


Thank you!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C50-B-153
    CPU
    Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N2840 @ 2.16GHz
    Motherboard
    TOSHIBA ZBWAA
    Memory
    Total: 4.00 GB Useable: 3.89 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    (1) Intel(R) Display Audio (2) Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ?
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    ?
    PSU
    ?
    Case
    ?
    Cooling
    ?
    Keyboard
    ?
    Mouse
    ?
    Internet Speed
    5MB/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Nothing
    Other Info
    N/A
Everyone having this problem? I don't. Have you tried different drivers? What adapter do you have?
 

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.
I don't have internet problems at all, Sound to me link your having a driver problems for you Wi-Fi card? I would look on Toshiba's Support download page for your model and install the latest Wi-Fi Driver.
In fact this is Window 8 forum an I don't think we see an inordinate amount of issues about Wi-Fi connections problems. There were some issues with Wi-Fi drivers when window 8 fist came out that was solve by the manufacture of Wi-Fi card pretty quickly and most issues were solved by installing the correct driver?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
    Motherboard
    Z97 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (GF114M)
    Sound Card
    VIA 6.0.10.1600
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
    Internet Speed
    30 down 3 up
    Browser
    Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    NIS and Malwarebytes
Everyone having this problem? I don't. Have you tried different drivers? What adapter do you have?


Oh, okay. Must have been a bias. Sorry. Just many of the sites I looked at, people on them did say it was Windows 8.1 that is to blame.
I don't have internet problems at all, Sound to me link your having a driver problems for you Wi-Fi card? I would look on Toshiba's Support download page for your model and install the latest Wi-Fi Driver.
In fact this is Window 8 forum an I don't think we see an inordinate amount of issues about Wi-Fi connections problems. There were some issues with Wi-Fi drivers when window 8 fist came out that was solve by the manufacture of Wi-Fi card pretty quickly and most issues were solved by installing the correct driver?


Possibly? I don't know. I'm not tech savvy at all, so I have no idea what one is :p I should have researched on here for people with the same problems, but didn't think of that. Okay, sure! What am I looking for? Sorry for the late reply... My internet decided to stop working totally, for a while...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C50-B-153
    CPU
    Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N2840 @ 2.16GHz
    Motherboard
    TOSHIBA ZBWAA
    Memory
    Total: 4.00 GB Useable: 3.89 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    (1) Intel(R) Display Audio (2) Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ?
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    ?
    PSU
    ?
    Case
    ?
    Cooling
    ?
    Keyboard
    ?
    Mouse
    ?
    Internet Speed
    5MB/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Nothing
    Other Info
    N/A
Everyone having this problem? I don't. Have you tried different drivers? What adapter do you have?


Oh, okay. Must have been a bias. Sorry. Just many of the sites I looked at, people on them did say it was Windows 8.1 that is to blame.
I don't have internet problems at all, Sound to me link your having a driver problems for you Wi-Fi card? I would look on Toshiba's Support download page for your model and install the latest Wi-Fi Driver.
In fact this is Window 8 forum an I don't think we see an inordinate amount of issues about Wi-Fi connections problems. There were some issues with Wi-Fi drivers when window 8 fist came out that was solve by the manufacture of Wi-Fi card pretty quickly and most issues were solved by installing the correct driver?


Possibly? I don't know. I'm not tech savvy at all, so I have no idea what one is :p I should have researched on here for people with the same problems, but didn't think of that. Okay, sure! What am I looking for? Sorry for the late reply... My internet decided to stop working totally, for a while...

Well sir if you don't understand how to upgrade a driver perhaps you should take the machine back to the seller and see if they can fix the problem for you. Window 8.1 is not your problem unless your WI-FI card does not support windows 8.1 Again Toshiba Support website would have the correct driver or you would see that there either is no need to upgrade the diver or that your Wi fi card does not support windows 8.1. Not all do, Asus had a driver written for 8.1 for My notebook. So your answer is going to be on the Toshiba support website or take it to a shop that understand the problem and can download and install the driver for you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
    Motherboard
    Z97 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (GF114M)
    Sound Card
    VIA 6.0.10.1600
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
    Internet Speed
    30 down 3 up
    Browser
    Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    NIS and Malwarebytes
I have a new one now. It's a Toshiba Satelite.
If you can update your specs (they still say Lenovo G505) or post the exact model of Toshiba Satellite we can see if we can find the right driver for you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro Prieview x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    MacBook Pro Core2Duo
    CPU
    T7600
    Memory
    3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon X1600
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Internal
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 800
    Hard Drives
    40GB
    Keyboard
    Apple
    Mouse
    Apple
    Internet Speed
    Varies
    Browser
    Various
    Antivirus
    Defender
Well sir if you don't understand how to upgrade a driver perhaps you should take the machine back to the seller and see if they can fix the problem for you. Window 8.1 is not your problem unless your WI-FI card does not support windows 8.1 Again Toshiba Support website would have the correct driver or you would see that there either is no need to upgrade the diver or that your Wi fi card does not support windows 8.1. Not all do, Asus had a driver written for 8.1 for My notebook. So your answer is going to be on the Toshiba support website or take it to a shop that understand the problem and can download and install the driver for you.[/QUOTE]

I have a new one now. It's a Toshiba Satelite.
If you can update your specs (they still say Lenovo G505) or post the exact model of Toshiba Satellite we can see if we can find the right driver for you.


Okay! I'll check the Toshiba site. Can you still do that? I think I got mine from Argos, or something, but it's still in warranty, so I assume you can do that? I will update my specs. Just need to get that tool again. I'll go and do that now. Thank you :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C50-B-153
    CPU
    Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N2840 @ 2.16GHz
    Motherboard
    TOSHIBA ZBWAA
    Memory
    Total: 4.00 GB Useable: 3.89 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    (1) Intel(R) Display Audio (2) Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ?
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    ?
    PSU
    ?
    Case
    ?
    Cooling
    ?
    Keyboard
    ?
    Mouse
    ?
    Internet Speed
    5MB/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Nothing
    Other Info
    N/A

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro Prieview x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    MacBook Pro Core2Duo
    CPU
    T7600
    Memory
    3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon X1600
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Internal
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 800
    Hard Drives
    40GB
    Keyboard
    Apple
    Mouse
    Apple
    Internet Speed
    Varies
    Browser
    Various
    Antivirus
    Defender
You've not filled in the model number. Googling the motherboard ZBWAA and the processor N2840 indicates it could be a satellite model C50-B or C55-B. If that looks right (you can check your model by looking on the sticker on the back - FAQ: Where is my model and serial number on my Toshiba laptop) you can get drivers from Satellite C55-B5200 Support | Toshiba


I have. It says C50-B something. Probably filled the wrong box. Sorry!
This fix from Dell supposed to help on other brands too.
How to Fix Limited Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue in Windows 8.1 | Dell India

Also does the problem only happen when you run on battery power? there is a different fix for that.

And did you tell the computer not to sleep the wifi adapter?


I'll try that :) Battery power? I think it's always on battery power, as it's on a laptop, no? Unless you mean the difference between charging and not, then I don't know. I'll have to check that theory out.


I have no idea how to do that, so I guess not? Do I need to do something with it?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C50-B-153
    CPU
    Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N2840 @ 2.16GHz
    Motherboard
    TOSHIBA ZBWAA
    Memory
    Total: 4.00 GB Useable: 3.89 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    (1) Intel(R) Display Audio (2) Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ?
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    ?
    PSU
    ?
    Case
    ?
    Cooling
    ?
    Keyboard
    ?
    Mouse
    ?
    Internet Speed
    5MB/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Nothing
    Other Info
    N/A
You've not filled in the model number. Googling the motherboard ZBWAA and the processor N2840 indicates it could be a satellite model C50-B or C55-B. If that looks right (you can check your model by looking on the sticker on the back - FAQ: Where is my model and serial number on my Toshiba laptop) you can get drivers from Satellite C55-B5200 Support | Toshiba


I have. It says C50-B something. Probably filled the wrong box. Sorry!
This fix from Dell supposed to help on other brands too.
How to Fix Limited Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue in Windows 8.1 | Dell India

Also does the problem only happen when you run on battery power? there is a different fix for that.

And did you tell the computer not to sleep the wifi adapter?


I'll try that :) Battery power? I think it's always on battery power, as it's on a laptop, no? Unless you mean the difference between charging and not, then I don't know. I'll have to check that theory out.


I have no idea how to do that, so I guess not? Do I need to do something with it?

Yes see if it still has a problem when it is charging.

Good point! I do have my laptop plugged in 99.9% of the time. Only unplug it every so often to drain the battery to keep it healthy.
 

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.
Yes see if it still has a problem when it is charging.

You've not filled in the model number. Googling the motherboard ZBWAA and the processor N2840 indicates it could be a satellite model C50-B or C55-B. If that looks right (you can check your model by looking on the sticker on the back - FAQ: Where is my model and serial number on my Toshiba laptop) you can get drivers from Satellite C55-B5200 Support | Toshiba


I have. It says C50-B something. Probably filled the wrong box. Sorry!



I'll try that :) Battery power? I think it's always on battery power, as it's on a laptop, no? Unless you mean the difference between charging and not, then I don't know. I'll have to check that theory out.


I have no idea how to do that, so I guess not? Do I need to do something with it?

Yes see if it still has a problem when it is charging.

Good point! I do have my laptop plugged in 99.9% of the time. Only unplug it every so often to drain the battery to keep it healthy.


How come charging would make a difference to the Wi-Fi?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C50-B-153
    CPU
    Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N2840 @ 2.16GHz
    Motherboard
    TOSHIBA ZBWAA
    Memory
    Total: 4.00 GB Useable: 3.89 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    (1) Intel(R) Display Audio (2) Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ?
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    ?
    PSU
    ?
    Case
    ?
    Cooling
    ?
    Keyboard
    ?
    Mouse
    ?
    Internet Speed
    5MB/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Nothing
    Other Info
    N/A
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