Q: Unable to find AirPorts with AirPort utility or AirPlay but WiFi works Windows 10 (possibly AirFoil related)
I just installed Windows 10 from on my HP dm4 Notebook yesterday. I'd had network issues AirPlaying on the same Notebook with my old version of Windows 7 which wasn't a problem anymore after upgrading. I had originally had AirFoil 3.5.3 installed on my computer, tried using it yesterday and it suggested I upgrade to 3.6.7. When I did and restarted I couldn't view any of my AirPorts, or AppleTVs on AirFoil any longer. It suggested I upgrade to AirFoil 5. I did. They were still missing. Uninstalled AirFoil, then noticed the AirPlay icon wasn't available in iTunes any longer, opened AirPort Utility and couldn't view any of my AirPorts(Express, Extreme, & Time Capsule).
The WiFi has not had any issue through any of this.
I have tried:
Uninstalling and reinstalling AirPort Utility
Reinstalling and uninstalling all versions I had had of AirFoil
Turning off Windows Firewall
Installing and running Microsoft.net Framework 4 repair tool
Emailing AirFoil support for any sort of help to no response
A weird thing: twice now I've put my PC to sleep, come back to look at the problem and upon signing in AirPort Utility which was left running will show my AirPorts for about a minute before they disappear.
Only this computer is having issues with the AirPorts & AirPlay.
I would really prefer not to reset my PC, but will if I have to. I wish I'd had the foresight to set a system restore point yesterday morning.
Posted on Mar 2, 2016 8:49 AM