Laptop not picking up wifi network

Aidanmc

Ayr_Rage said:

What does DEVICE MANAGER have to say?

Says working properly, I updated driver also.

Aidanmc

Was looking up reason 0x00028002 and it mentioned trying a tcp/ip reset using a series of commands, 

Frozen_up_north

I have had problems with software blocking WiFi, from memory it was the CyberGhost VPN before I ditched it.

Aidanmc

Frozen_up_north said:

I have had problems with software blocking WiFi, from memory it was the CyberGhost VPN before I ditched it.

I have a Windscribe vpn but rarely use it.

The wifi network appeared jut now when i checked again, it was a very poor signal even though im right beside the router. Then it disappeared again

My tablet is showing full signal.

Im confused

booneruk

So it does detect a signal sometimes, but it's pathetically weak. Perhaps the internal wifi antenna has disconnected itself.

You could pop it open and check the connections: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/HP+Pavilion+g6-1b79dx+Wireless+Card+Replacement/51050

pioneer

Had the same problem recently, was caused by of all things the graphics adapter driver having been updated.
Had 2 adapters standard intel and another one disabled the non intel one and hey presto all my wifi came back.

If you only have one graphic adapter try rolling the driver back and rebooting, You can thank me later !

flaneurs_lobster

booneruk said:

So it does detect a signal sometimes, but it's pathetically weak. Perhaps the internal wifi antenna has disconnected itself.

You could pop it open and check the connections: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/HP+Pavilion+g6-1b79dx+Wireless+Card+Replacement/51050

Those antennae will extend up the sides of the screen, any damage noticeable to the hinge area? 

RavingMad

Try uninstalling the WiFi adapter and do a restart.

If you create a hotspot off your phone, does it detect it?

You could try installing Hp support assistant/ HP diagnostic 

pioneer

Disable the  GPU AMD Radeon HD 7670M and reboot !

Aidanmc

pioneer said:

Had the same problem recently, was caused by of all things the graphics adapter driver having been updated.
Had 2 adapters standard intel and another one disabled the non intel one and hey presto all my wifi came back.

If you only have one graphic adapter try rolling the driver back and rebooting, You can thank me later !

Only one graphics adaptor. Roll back driver doesn't seem available option