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WiFi activation issue on HP Pavilion dv5-1010ef

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Hello, on an HP dv5-1010ef laptop my WIFI access no longer works. The network key/button on the keyboard stays “red.” Is there a keyboard shortcut to re-enable WiFi? or how to diagnose the problem? Random or not, it started after installing a wireless Logitech mouse.

Thanks for your ideas

Configuration: Windows Vista Internet Explorer 7.0

6 answers

  1. Badatchoum
     
    If you have trouble with your wifi on HP (the button stays orange).

    Uninstall the Wi‑Fi network card:

    To uninstall the Wi‑Fi card: "Start" => "Control Panel" => "Device Manager" => "Network adapters" => Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 5100 => right-click: "Uninstall".

    We will now reinstall it:

    Still in Device Manager, right-click on "Network adapters" => "Scan for hardware changes".
    The computer will automatically reinstall the Wi‑Fi network card. At this stage, normally the button should work.

    However, it may happen that after pressing it, it stays orange and on screen it shows successively "Wireless Local Area Network: Powered off" then "Wireless Local Area Network: Disabled".

    At this stage, go back to the Control Panel and click on "HP Wireless Assistant", then check the Local Area Network status, by clicking "Enable" if necessary.
    Once enabled, if the button is not blue yet, press it again, it should work.

    Thanks to dreamgoa.
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    1. Mario
       
      Thank you, badatchoum!!!!
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    2. Nemo
       
      Thank you for the tip, it finally works even though I was desperate to get the connection back...

      A BIG THANK YOU!!
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    3. luca
       
      Thank you very much, this will save me from paying 20 euros in fees to HP. You’re amazing.
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    4. maiript Posted messages 3 Status Member
       
      There you go, I’m stuck too. I have an HP laptop on Windows 7. Can someone help me? I can’t find the network card in Device Manager.
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    5. meyway Posted messages 1 Status Member
       
      Thank you very much Badatchoum, I had the same problem but thanks to you the problem is solved.
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  2. charles
     
    hello,
    I have the same problem as Tom, my wifi indicator stays red.
    I tried the manipulation mentioned by Tom but unfortunately I can't activate my wifi there, the button can't be activated,
    could someone have a solution please?
    thanks
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  3. Mari
     
    What I did before finding Tom's trick, which works in my case, was to perform a system restore (I’m on Vista) by rebooting Windows in "Safe Mode," otherwise it doesn’t work.

    I’ve had the problem with the warning light at least 5 times since I’ve had my laptop, and the only thing I found that helped was a system restore. After the system restore, I still had to update the antivirus.

    See you later (A+).
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  4. samahafous Posted messages 10 Status Member
     
    uninstall the driver for your WiFi and then reinstall another one. i think that should work. it’s only a software problem.
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    1. antoine60
       
      hello I have the same problem under Vista,
      namely: the Wi-Fi activation button stays red, even after removing the battery, uninstalling and reinstalling the Wi-Fi card and driver. is there anything else to do before sending it for repair??

      thanks for your responses

      antoine
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    2. Tom > antoine60
       
      Hi,

      I have the same problem as Antoine60... did you find the solution or did you send your laptop to the after-sales service?

      Thanks
      Tom
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    3. Tom > Tom
       
      After tinkering a bit, I found the solution:
      Go to the Windows Mobility Center (type Mobility Center in the search)
      Enable wireless
      The button turns blue again!

      See you,
      Tom
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    4. claireh > Tom
       
      Thank youuuuuuuu, I've been struggling for 2 days! Thanks a lot, your solution works for me!
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    5. dreamgoa
       
      Yes I just tried it and it works!! Under Vista, just uninstall the Wi-Fi network card and then reinstall the driver you’ll find at this link:

      http://downloadcenter.intel.com/confirm.aspx?httpDown=http://downloadmirror.intel.com/18203/eng/ICS_Dv32.exe&agr=&ProductID=&DwnldId=18203&strOSs=&OSFullName=&lang=fra

      To uninstall the Wi‑Fi card: "Start" => "Settings" => "Control Panel" => "Device Manager" => "Network adapters" => Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 => "uninstall"

      There you go, I hope this will be useful to you!
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  6. Patrick
     
    Thank you badachoum Your info worked very well for my HP Pavilion
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  7. tyger8
     
    Thank you, the mobility center, it worked for me too even though I’ve been struggling for hours!!!! 2 seconds and it’s all simple!!!!
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    1. alfa
       
      Hi. I’ve tried all your advice but I still haven’t achieved a favorable outcome. Is there another way, please?
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