Why can't my desktop connect to my wifi network?

Windows 8 in my opinion is very over managing. It has so many hidden operators that you first have to find and then instruct on how to connect. I did find this series of answers that might help:

To fix this issue with belkin adaptor you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Run the network troubleshooter to check for any Internet connectivity issues.

a. Press Windows key + W to search Settings.

b. Type “Troubleshoot” without quotes and click on Troubleshooting.

c. In the new windows select network and internet

d. In the list of options, click on Network adaptors, Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

Method 2: You may also try to uninstall any security software filter/protocol in the Wireless Adapter properties.

a) Press “ windows + R “ key to open run window

b) In the search filed type control to open control panel

c) In the search box, type adapter, and then, under Network and Sharing Center, click View network connections.

d) Right-click your wireless adapter and then click Properties. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

e) From the list under ‘This connection uses the following items select any security software filter/protocol’ and click Uninstall.

f) Click OK and try enabling the wireless again

You also refer this websites

a) Why can’t I connect to a network?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/cant-...

b) Wired and wireless network problems

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/network...

that or when you buy that new desktop,get one with a wireless card preinstalled, I did,its a HP and it works great, and since you all going for no wires,get a stand alone wireless printer,ours is HP also,we have 4 wireless pc's and one wireless printer running off a Netgear N600 router,no problems,runs great.