How To Fix HP Laptop won’t connect to Wifi on Windows 10 & 7

The problem of HP laptop won’t connect to wifi is often reported by users. If you are also bothered by this usual problem, then refer to our post. We will show you simple fixes to resolve this problem on HP laptops with Windows 7 as well as Windows 10. In addition to these fixes, we will help you learn the method for turning on wifi on your HP laptop. In case you would also like to know how you can connect your wifi to your system with Windows 7 and Windows 10, we will assist you with that as well.

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Fixing HP Laptop Not Connecting to Wifi on Windows 7

Check out the 3 fixes we have to resolve the problem of wifi not connecting on your HP Windows 7 laptop. These fixes can be carried out very quickly. These will feature measures like enabling the WLAN card, initiating system recovery, updating the driver software, and more.

Fix 1: Enable WLAN Card on Your HP Windows 7 Laptop

Your HP laptop won’t connect to the internet in case the WLAN card has not been enabled. To enable it on your Windows 7 HP laptop, you can open the Device Manager and then go to Network Adapters. You will find the WLAN Card here.

• Open the “Start Menu” on your HP Windows 7 laptop.
• Find the “Device Manager” and open it.
• Click on the “Network Adaptors”.

• Right-click on “WLAN card” and select “Enable”.

• 5. Now, turn on wifi on HP laptop. The problem of wifi not connecting on your Windows 7 device will not persist.

Fix 2: Opt for System Recovery on Your HP Windows 7 Laptop

If your HP laptop or HP computer won’t connect to wifi, then you can opt for system recovery. You can press the Power button and hit Esc to visit the Startup Menu. Then you can continue the remaining directions.

• Begin with restarting your Windows 7 HP laptop.
• When you restart, press the “Power” button.
• Then hit the “Esc” key repeatedly.
• When the screen startup menu appears, press the “F10” key for “System Recovery”.
• Load the setup defaults when the main security system configuration appears. 
• Now, press “Enter”.
• Save the changes made and then exit.
• Now, start your HP laptop and check whether the problem of wifi not connecting has been cleared. 

Fix 3: Update Driver Software on Your HP Windows 7 Laptop

“My HP laptop won’t connect to wifi. What should I do?” When that is the situation you face, we will suggest you ensure that the driver software of your Windows 7 HP laptop is updated. In case it is out of date, you can try the 8-step method shown here to update the driver software of your laptop.

• Press the “Windows” key.
• Search for and open the “Control Panel”.
• Click on the “Hardware and Sound” option.

• Click on “Device Manager”.
• Choose the other devices. 
• Right-click on “Ethernet Controller” and select “Update Driver Software”.
• Select “Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software” and press “Next”.
• When the driver software has been successfully updated, you can connect your HP laptop to wifi without any error. 

Fixing HP Laptop Not Connecting to Wifi on Windows 10

Take a look at the 10 fixes in the following sections to clear the problem of wifi not connecting on your HP Windows 10 laptop. To give you an overview, these fixes will include verifying the settings of your device, turning off the power saver, using the Command Prompt and more. Make sure that the steps of these fixes are correctly performed. 

Fix 1: Try Updating Wireless Network Drivers on Your HP Windows 10 Laptop

For the problem of the HP laptop wifi not working, you can check whether the wireless network drivers have been updated on your system. If not, then facing this problem will be likely. Use the procedure given below to update the wireless network drivers quickly.

• Press the “Windows” key.
• Type in “Windows Update Settings” and open it.
• Press the “Check for Updates” button in the settings.

• Now, the updates will get installed on your Windows 10 HP laptop. 

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Fix 2: Enter the Correct Settings on Your HP Windows 10 Laptop

When many users wonder “Why is HP laptop not connecting to wifi”, we guide them to check the settings of their Windows 10 HP laptop. When the settings have not been entered correctly, this error can emerge. Here is how you can check and correct these settings on your machine. 

• Click on the “Start Menu”.
• Select “Power Options”.
• Choose “Balanced (recommended)” in the selected plan option. 

Important :- In case “Balanced (recommended)” is not visible in the selected plan option, you will find it in the “Additional Power Setting”.

• Click on the option to change the plan setting.
• Now, select the option to change the advanced power setting.
• Choose “Power Saving Mode” from dropbox.
• In case “Maximum Performance” has not been selected by default, you can choose it manually. 
• Press “Apply”.
• Press “Okay”.
• Now, restart your Windows 10 HP laptop and connect it to wifi. 

Fix 3: Disable Power Saver on Your HP Windows 10 Laptop

“Why won’t HP laptop connect to wifi when the Power Saver option has been enabled?” To answer that, when the Power Saver option has been enabled, it may affect your wifi. So, you may face troubles while connecting to wifi on your HP Windows 10 laptop. Let’s disable this option to fix the problem in 9 steps. 

• Click on “Start”.
• Click on the “Device Manager”.

• Click on the “Network Adapters” setting.
• Tap “Intel Gigabit Network Connection” and right-click on it.
• Select “Properties”.
• Click on the “Power Management” tab.
• Ensure that the power saver has been disabled. Then press “Ok”.
• Restart your Windows 10 HP laptop now.
• Now, connect your device to wifi and check if it works. 

Important :- In case you find no success after performing the 7th step, open the “Power Management” dropbox. Click on “Driver”. Tap “Update Driver”. Select the option to search for it automatically. Then install the software and restart your Windows 10 HP laptop again. Now, try connecting it to your wifi. The problem of your HP laptop wifi not working on Windows 10 will get resolved.

Fix 4: Try Using Command Prompt on Your HP Windows 10 Laptop

For the error of HP won’t connect to wifi on Windows 10, you can utilize the Command Prompt. Below, we have told the command you need to enter in the Command Prompt. And the wifi connection error will get resolved. Now, read the 6 steps given below.

• Go to “Start”.
• Search for and open “Command Prompt”. Run it as the administrator.
• In case a warning appears, tap “Yes”.
• Paste the following in the “Command Prompt” and press “Enter”.
• “netsh int ip reset”

• When the command has performed its function, restart your HP Windows 10 laptop.

The final step is to connect wifi to your laptop. You will not face the error now. 

Fix 5: Ensure Wireless Key/Button is Enabled on Your HP Windows 10 Laptop

For the problem of HP not connecting to wifi, the most usual cause is not turning on the wifi key or button. Certain models of HP Windows 10 laptops come with a wifi key or button. When it has been turned off, there will be problems in connecting the device to the wifi. 

Below, we have mentioned how you can check for the wifi key or button on your HP Windows 10 laptop and then turn it on. Let us read these 3 steps quickly. 

• Take a good look at your HP Windows 10 laptop. Inspect it for the HP laptop wifi button.
• In case you find this button, press it. 
• After 10 seconds, check whether the wifi gets connected to your HP laptop or not. 

Fix 6: Try Automatic Troubleshooting on Your HP Windows 10 Laptop

In this fix, we will teach you how to fix wifi problem on HP laptop Windows 10 with the help of automatic troubleshooting. This is a time-taking fix but is definitely effective. The 17 steps of this method have been provided as follows. 

• On your HP Windows 10 laptop, tap the wireless button or key. This will turn on the wireless adapter.

Important :- To ensure that the wireless adapter has been enabled, check for a blue light flashing.

• Now, connect your laptop to the wifi again.

In case your HP Windows 10 laptop has no wireless button or key or you notice no blue light flashing, look for the “HP Support Assistant” on your device.

• In the “HP Support Assistant”, click on the “My Devices” tab.
• Tap on your device from the list.
• Click on the “Troubleshooting and Fixes” tab.
• Tap on “HP Network Check”.
• In case the “User Account Control” message appears, press “Yes”.
• When the “HP Network Check” screen appears, tap “Next”. Now, the network diagnostics will start running to find the source of error.
• Expanding the “Possible Root Causes” is the next step.
• Tap on one cause from the list. Then tap on the icon of tools. 
• The instructions for fixing the problem will be on your screen now. Follow these and then press “Re-check”.

Important :- Now, check whether the wifi gets connected to your device and starts working. In case your HP laptop won’t connect to wifi on Windows 10 even now, then move to the 13th step.

• Turn on the wireless button or key for enabling the wireless signal.
• On the “Taskbar”, right-click on the icon of “Wireless Connection”.
• Choose “Troubleshoot Problems”.
• In the “Windows Network Diagnostic”, the troubleshooting process will start. Thereafter, you will see the problems listed. You will also see the problems that have been resolved. You will be suggested certain actions. Perform these actions.
• Now, connect your HP Windows 10 laptop to the wifi again. 

Fix 7: Reset Hardware on Your HP Windows 10 Laptop or Computer

A problem in the hardware could be the answer to your question “why is my HP computer not connecting to wifi”. Due to the same reason, this problem can be found on the Windows 10 HP laptop as well. 

In this section, you can find the procedure to check for any problem in your system’s hardware and then reset it easily to resolve that problem. 

• Shut down your HP laptop.
• In case of a wireless router, remove the power cord from it.
• If your broadband modem is separate, remove the power cord from your broadband modem.
• After 5 seconds, attach the power cord to the router and broadband modem.
• Let all the lights, internet, and your laptop turn on. 
• In case the lights don’t turn on, check for any error in the power source. You can also use another power outlet. 
• In case just the power light turns on and no network connection gets detected, please check whether the internet signal cable has been connected to your broadband. 
• In case the internet light is blinking or no connection is indicated, connect with your internet service provider to get the problem fixed. 
• Now, turn on your HP Windows 10 laptop. Windows should connect to the wireless network on its own. If the internet does not get automatically connected, tap the icon of “Wireless Connection”. Choose your “Network”. Now, press “Connect”. And your laptop will be connected to the internet. 

Fix 8: Install Wireless Network Adapter Driver Again on Your HP Windows 10 Laptop

When the problem of the Windows 10 HP laptop won’t connect to wifi does not settle, you can try to reinstall the wireless network adapter driver. First, you can remove the USB adapter and then restart your laptop. Later, you can move to the HP Recovery Manager to do the other steps.

• Unplug the external USB wireless network adapter.
• Now, restart your HP Windows 10 laptop.
• Use any other USB port this time for plugging it in.
• Press the “Windows” key.
• In the “Search Box”, search for “HP Recovery Manager”.
• Tap on “Reinstall drivers and/or applications, Hardware Driver Reinstallation or Drivers and Applications Reinstall”. 
• The seventh step is to go through the driver’s list. Then choose the wireless adapter of your HP Windows 10 laptop. 
• Now, tap on “Install”. 
• In case prompted, restart your HP laptop after the installation process is complete.
• Now, connect your device to the internet. No errors in connecting it to the internet will be encountered now.

Important :- In some cases, the users of HP Windows 10 laptops received the message “Disabled: HP Recovery no longer supports this feature after Windows upgraded”. If you also receive this message while performing the above procedure, then we will suggest you to perform this fix via the Device Manager. Move to the next section to find the procedure for this. 

Fix 9: Reinstall Wireless Network Adapter Driver via Device Manager on Your HP Windows 10 Laptop

Reinstalling the wireless network adapter driver on your HP laptop is possible via the Device Manager as well. When you install it again using the Device Manager, it will effectively troubleshoot the problem of Windows 10 HP laptop wifi not working.

• On your HP Windows 10 laptop, press the “Windows” key.
• Open the “Device Manager” from the “Start Menu”.
• Look for “Network Adapters” and expand its list.
• When you find the wireless network adapter that you use, right-click on it and choose “Uninstall”.

Important :- In the category of network adapters, in case you do not find your adapter, ensure that the hardware of the network adapter has not been disconnected. Or your device driver may not be able to plug. You can shut down your HP Windows 10 laptop. Then inspect the hardware connection. Finally, troubleshoot any issues you find. 

• Choose the option of “Delete the driver software for this device”.
• The sixth step is to select “Uninstall”.
• Now, access the window of “Device Manager”. Check that the “Network Adapters” option has been highlighted. 
• Now, move to the “Action” tab. 
• You have to choose “Scan for Hardware Changes”.
• Now, exit the “Device Manager”.
• Start your HP laptop again.
• The last step is to connect your device to the internet. It will smoothly connect to the internet now. 

Fix 10: Try System Restore on Your HP Windows 10 Laptop

In this fix for HP laptop not connecting to wifi, we will show you how to perform the system restore method. This method will remove the source that is creating such a problem. To start it, you can press the Power key and start booting your laptop. The next steps can be found below.

Important :- When you perform the system restore method, any apps, updates, or drivers recently installed by you will be removed. Your personal files will have no effect during this process. 

• Start your HP Windows 10 laptop.
• Now, press the “Power” button of your HP laptop for 10 seconds to turn it off.
• The third step is to boot your HP laptop. When the “Windows Logo” appears, turn off your laptop.
• Repeat the third step thrice.
• After completing the third step thrice, you will see the “Recovery Screen”.
• Choose”Advanced Options”.
• Choose “System Restore”.
• Choose a suitable restore point wherein the problem of your device not connecting to wifi was not observed.
• Select “Choose a Different Restore Point” from the “System Restore” dialog box. Then press “Next”.
• Choose the restore point and press “Next”.
• Now, press “Finish”.

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How to Turn on Wifi on HP Laptop?

If you don’t know how to turn on wifi on HP laptop on Windows 10 or Windows 7, then you can look at the following 2 steps. You will be able to enable it in just a second using the Fn key.

• Press the “Fn” key along with the key having the wifi symbol.
• You can also look for a button on your keyboard for turning the wifi on or off. 

How to Connect HP Laptop to Wifi on Windows 10?

Do you know how to connect to wifi on HP laptop Windows 10? In case you are not so clear about it, then here is a manual way of doing it. Using the 9 steps shown here, you can manually connect your HP laptop to your wifi. For this, you will have to open Network & Internet via the Settings.

• Click on “Start”.
• Tap the “Settings” icon.
• Click on “Network & Internet”.
• Then click on “Wi-Fi”.
• Click on the “Network and Sharing Center” in the “Related Settings”.
• Choose “Set up a New Connection or Network”.
• Choose “Manually Connect to a Wireless Network”. Then press “Next”.
• Enter the configuration now. Then press “Next”.
• Choose “Start this Connection Automatically” and “Connect even if the Network is Not Broadcasting” as per your preference. Then press “Close”.

Now, the wifi will be connected to your HP laptop Windows 10.

How to Add Wifi to HP Laptop Windows 7?

Here, we have defined a procedure in 9 steps to help you connect wifi on your HP Windows 7 laptop. As an overview, you can select View Network Status and Tasks in the Control Panel. The Connect to a Network option will help you in laying out the remaining steps. 

• Go to “Start”.
• Click on the “Control Panel”.
• Click on “View Network Status and Tasks”.
• Tap “Connect to a Network”.
• Click on the wireless network you prefer.
• Now, press “Connect”.
• You can choose the option of connecting to the wifi network automatically if you wish to. 
• FIll in the “Security Key” and then press “Ok”.

Important :- You will require the “Security Key” for this method. In case you do not know what the “Security Key” is, you can go to the “Jetpack” screen. You can also go to the “Administration Page”. There you will find the key easily.

• Now, wifi will have been added to your laptop. Open a page from your web browser to check if the connection was successfully made.

Conclusion

This blog supplied you with enough fixes and methods to ensure that the wifi properly works and connects to your HP laptop with Windows 10 and Windows 7. We are hoping the problem of your HP laptop not connecting to wifi has been resolved by now. If you have any suggestions for this blog, then do mention them to us with a comment. We’ll be happy to take them into account.

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