Google to the Rescue

I made the leap into Windows 10 Land with the free Microsoft upgrade available to Vista (Windows 7) users, knowing full well the potential risks: unexplained quirks, things I used to be able to do easily that now ain't so easy, etc. The road, frankly, has been bumpy. And this from someone who was really staying open-minded about Microsoft's new relevance with consumers.

Among other things, the WiFi adapter was switching off without apparent reason. Thanks to asking the question of Google — with the query "Windows 10 internet keeps turning off between start-ups" — a post from the very helpful, highly technically-minded Tom Tancredi of Tom's Hardware provided an ordered set of steps to take:

1. Check Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections then right click properties of the adapter. Click Configure then the Power Management tab. Uncheck to turn off the device to save power. 
2. Click the Power Icon in the tray, then More Power Options, and click on Hide Additional Plans, then select High performance.

I've done the first one and should now try the second.

If neither of these helps, it's time to "do some basics". The one I intend to apply soon involves malware:

1. Download Malwarebytes do a full system scan.
2. Repeat the AV/Malware scans till the system comes up clean.

I did turn over my laptop, but don't think it needs the "Can Air dust out the bunnies and use paint brush on the vents, coolers, fans, etc." steps.

SEE: Tom's Hardware