"Network Connections" is empty on Windows Operating System

If you have installed acronis, use this:
https://kb.acronis.com/content/2980 (maybe you need this http://blog.ronnypot.nl/?p=843 if security property is greyed out)

Otherwise, use this:
http://www.askvg.com/fix-network-connections-folder-is-empty-in-windows-not-showing-network-adapters-list/