Windows 8 - Why is it since a recent automatic update, my laptop won't connect to the internet wirelessly?

[Jack]

Diana
I don't know whats causing your problem. But to avoid problems like this turn the automatic update feature off. Only apply the updates a couple of weeks after others have applied them and let them have the problems and not you. You can always go back to Yahoo answer every week or so and see what problems people are having.
I found out about this from one of the authors to " Windows for Dummies" books named Woody Leonhard. After buying his book and using it for reference I found that he has a blog http://www.askwoody.com. I check this once a week or so and he tell you which updates are causing problems and which are not.
I know you say you are not technical but this may help you not get into problems.
Give it a try. The blog is free and you can check his book it you want at a library.
Good Luck. I hope this helps you.
Jack