Orange WiFi Light HP Pavilion dv7 Solved

Question

Hello,

I recently purchased a Pavilion dv7 Entertainment Notebook PC. It was working fine until this afternoon. In fact, I have a problem with the indicator light. The WIFI light that shows whether the wireless network is enabled (in which case the light is blue) or disabled (in which case the light is orange) is stuck on orange, despite my pressing it. Normally, when I touch this light, when it is orange, it immediately turns blue. In addition, my computer usually displays the following message:
"HP Wireless Assistant: Wireless Local Area Network: enabled" (or disabled in the opposite case)
Now, I always have these two messages on the desktop when I press the button/light, I even have the "wireless network enabled" icon in the toolbar, but the computer light remains orange and I cannot connect to the Internet.
Note that I have no problems with Ethernet.
What is this due to? Is there a dead component? A configuration error?
What should I do?

Thank you for your future replies

Configuration: Windows Vista Internet Explorer 7.0

Bastien · Accepted Answer

After several attempts, I finally found the solution. If you find yourself in this situation, try several step-by-step manipulations:
- The first step is to go to the control panel, open HP Wireless Assistant, then click on properties, and check everything! There's little chance that this will solve the problem, but sometimes the appearance of an icon in the taskbar can reboot the Wi-Fi button.

- The second solution, effective 80% of the time, is to disable all firewalls, whether it's Windows Defender or your antivirus. Disable them, possibly disconnect your Ethernet cable, restart your computer, and see if the indicator changes color.

- If despite these two manipulations, your Wi-Fi light remains desperately orange and your Wi-Fi connection is nonexistent, it is probably a software update (on an antivirus, for example) that has blocked your indicator and connection. All you have left is to restore your computer, which means returning to a previous configuration of your PC. You will need to choose a restore point (a configuration saved at some point), which the computer (or you yourself) will have previously defined.
How to restore your computer? Two solutions
==> When your computer starts (HP logo), press F11, advanced options, system restore, next, then select a restoration point prior to the date when the indicator issue began (for example, if your indicator has not been working since June 20, 2008, choose a restore point dating at least from June 19, 2008, or even from May 18, 12, 20, etc.). There's no need to go too far back, of course. One day prior will suffice. (This method is recommended)
==> You can do the same manipulation from your desktop by going to the control panel, then "file and system settings backup and restore center."

The restoration will not affect files, there's no need to back everything up on an external hard drive or a flash drive.

If despite this, the light still doesn't turn on, contact the hotline or visit the HP website for free live support via instant messaging. It’s actually through this channel that I managed to resolve my issue (my advice is therefore reliable). Otherwise, take your computer to get repaired!
Hoping that my advice has been useful,
Bastien

padawa · Answer

I have the same problem with the same PC
the wifi is disabled and I'm told to reactivate it to connect, impossible
All of this seems like a hardware issue to me because in the same way, the sound control on the keyboard remains orange. All of this leaves me skeptical. I don’t know what to do...
Thank you in advance for your reply.

Bastien · Answer

You're welcome! ;)

Bastien · Answer

Hello Nam,

If you are experiencing this issue repeatedly, you need to identify the update (antivirus or otherwise) that is blocking your indicator, and avoid applying it. And this is, in my opinion, the biggest problem, because some software may become obsolete if updates are refused. Personally, after restoring my system once, I haven't had any issues.

Aurélie · Answer

I've had the same issue again since November!!! Indeed, restoring the system every time is not a solution, it becomes problematic! What antivirus do you have, Nam?

siegrune · Answer

Thank you very much  After reconnecting everything via Ethernet, I tried the first step and the Wi-Fi is working again!!  Thank you because otherwise I would still be at it ;)

MNoObS · Answer

For Vista users. You simply need to uninstall the Wi-Fi network device and restart the computer; upon startup, it will reinstall automatically and there you go, job done.
For your information, it sometimes happens that Vista automatically disables the Wi-Fi to save battery power.

Best regards. Hoping to have helped some people.

Bye!

babass · Answer

Hello!

I just had the same issue today with the HP DV7 (the wireless icon stuck on red).
While I was browsing around my PC, I came across a message that said: "the Windows mosaic panel has disabled your wireless connection..."
And then I saw that there was a command where my Wi-Fi connection was indeed disabled, and just like that, the Wi-Fi connection came back... a good thorn removed from my side!
Good luck to you!

janolapin · Answer

Same problem, same solution :) at first it's a hassle, the second time it goes faster and it never does it again. Otherwise, you need to:

1- RESTART the PC!
2- Go to Help, type "network card"
3- Enable or disable/reactivate if it was already enabled
4- If it still doesn't work, tinker around a bit and you'll find it quickly. Microsoft Help is your valuable ally in case of a problem! You’ll find it in no time.

Woodfang · Answer

This is my second HP Dv (6000 and 7000). I have had exactly the same issues mentioned above on both my PCs. The light suddenly turns off and stays red. Each time I resolved the problem through the Windows Mobility Center (Right-click on the desktop --> Personalize --> Mobility Center).
I recommend starting there before doing any REBOOT!!!
Sincerely

2aetuo2 · Answer

the best thing is to upgrade (or downgrade in the worst case) the wifi driver... disabling the firewall and antivirus is suicide ^^

besoindaide1 · Answer

Hello,
I have the same problem as you except it concerns the sound icon!
The icon is always orange (red) even though the sound works!
How can I fix this issue without restoring the system (I have a system restoration issue...)

besoindaide1 · Answer

Note that I can't even access the mobility center; it says it only works on laptops... (mine is one)

Bastien · Answer

Here I am again on this colorful topic :)

Although your issue deviates slightly from the original one, I'll respond... and relieve you!
I had the same problem as you after a major Windows Update (Ah! Windows, I swear...). No need to get into complicated manipulations (something tells me it's too late for that!): you just have to unplug your computer, remove the battery, put it back, restart: once you've entered your password and accessed your session, you'll find your indicator light white as snow, and you can switch it back to orange without any problems. Hoping this resolves your issue,
Best regards
Bastien

besoindaide1 · Answer

Hello I don't work with the battery but directly on the mains ^^ In fact, the indicator light turned white again after a reboot without any intervention lol Thank you for your help ^^

Romain · Answer

Thank you also to Bastien, I did a system restore to a few days earlier and it's working again!! Thank you!!

NICODG · Answer

Thank you Babaas!  I found my wifi!!!!!  phew!

Bastien · Answer

You're welcome :)

Joanna · Answer

I had the same problem and I have the solution for it to work again at 100%.
First, right-click on the workstation and go to Device Manager.
Then go to Network adapters, right-click on the name of your Wi-Fi card and uninstall it.
Then reinstall it, without deleting anything, be careful.
Finally, reset your box for Wi-Fi.
I hope this will be useful to you.

azaoline · Answer

Hello everyone,
I had the same problem as you (the network card light stuck on orange), after restoring my system, it worked again, it was blue again, I was relieved but another problem arose: it detects my Livebox but it says "local network only," impossible to go online! Even though I have a very strong signal from the Livebox (5 bars). I diagnosed the problem and it tells me that the issue comes from my network card... can anyone help me? I'm starting to despair!
Thank you

voyant hp wireless orange pavillon dv7 · Answer

Hello everyone. So here it is, I've read your posts and I noticed that you had the same problem as me with the HP wireless light stuck on orange. I found a solution after searching and for now it works very well. If your light is stuck on orange, turn off the computer. Then restart the PC with your finger pressed on the HP touch button. Keep your finger pressed on it until Windows opens. Remove your finger (the light will still be orange) and wait a few seconds, then press it again a little harder. And then the light turns blue. I hope I could help you. See you!

mitachi · Answer

I have the same problem as you for 2 months, except that I use a Wi-Fi key and after every 2 hours, the Wi-Fi goes blue. The technique at startup, you'll see the Windows loading screen, then you turn it off and when you turn it back on, it will ask you if you want to open Windows normally or in safe mode. Don't touch anything for 30 seconds, then it will direct you to the Wi-Fi and it's good.

Toto · Answer

Hello everyone  Orange WiFi, follow-up.  Same problem tried ALL the solutions above, nope, nothing, zero, nada. turned off AND REMOVED the battery turned it back on and MIRACLE, WiFi button blue is back.   Ah, this computing, what a pain... :-(

joanna · Answer

Hi, sorry I can't really help you but I had the same problem. I could see the network but couldn't connect to the internet. Try putting the live box CD back in your laptop and manually reinstalling the wifi (via the CD) without forgetting to re-associate the box (I think it asks for that). It worked for me. I hope it helps you.

Badatchoum · Answer

System restore is useless:

In case of issues with your Wi-Fi on HP (the button remains 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 on it: "uninstall".

We will now reinstall it:

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

However, it may happen that after pressing it, it continues to remain orange and successively displays on the screen "Wireless Network: Off" then "Wireless Network: Disabled".

At this point, go back to the Control Panel and click on "HP Wireless Assistant", from there, check the status of the wireless network, clicking "Enable" if necessary.
Once enabled, if the button is not yet blue, press it, it should work.

Thanks to dreamgoa.

andreini · Answer

I often lose the red color; how can I reactivate it? Thank you for helping me.

yaya · Answer

Thank you Bastien, it's wonderful that the restoration to a previous date works.

Grundil · Answer

Another solution to propose: In the start menu, search for "Windows Mobility Center," I had the same issue as you and it was in this menu that I was able to reactivate the Wi-Fi.

Qualitec · Answer

Thank you for the info "Control Panel." "Mobility Center" and just need to activate the wifi! And it works.

Timidoy · Answer

I found the quickest solution for HP under Seven  Since the upgrade installation to Seven, my Wi-Fi button remained orange but was still functioning (it displayed a message that my Wi-Fi was disabled)  I went into the HP Connection Manager application and noticed that my button was switching between the on and off modes for Bluetooth, not Wi-Fi. Anyway, you just need to press the power icon located next to the Wi-Fi for it to work again.  Feel free to send me an email if you don't understand how the HP Connection Manager application works, but I think it should be fine :)

zenrail · Answer

Hello,  I had the same issue. And after trying various proposed solutions, I finally went into Device Manager and noticed that my Wi-Fi network card had been disabled. I can't understand why, but ultimately, when I reactivated it, the light turned blue again, and I can now use my wireless connection without having to disable my firewall or revert to a previous configuration. I think it's likely that the Windows Defender update disabled my hardware; who knows why!

NaëlleBe · Answer

Hello everyone, I had and still have the same issue. When I performed the restore point, the orange light indeed changed to white. But... I was actually in the process of installing a new antivirus (Trend Micro Titanium) AND uninstalling an old version of Norton. The uninstallation of Norton prompted a restart of the computer. Once restarted, the light went back to orange!!!! As a result, I suspended the installation of Trend Micro. I'm trying to uninstall Norton by myself, but I fear I might get stuck again and have to create a new restore point prior to the uninstallation of Norton! Is there a simpler way?

Bourow13 · Answer

Hello, So here it is, everything started yesterday when I decided to take apart my HP Pavilion g7 4423e and clean it. Once reassembled and turned on, the WiFi light remains orange. After spamming F12, the light still stays orange, even though airplane mode activates and deactivates when I press it again, and the WiFi networks are nonexistent.  Help Me !!! Thank you, I'm waiting for your best solutions, as I've restarted several times, updated my BIOS, updated my WiFi card, uninstalled and reinstalled, and still nothing...

françois · Answer

Hello,  On the Elitebooks, there is also a little (annoying) option that solves the problem well. Go to settings -> device manager -> Wi-Fi network adapter, then in the options uncheck the box: "Allow the system to disable Wi-Fi to save power."  Francois

Whoam64 · Answer

Hello,

I just had the same problem on an HP Probook 4510s laptop.
Installed with Windows 10 for 3 months without any wifi issues.
And then all of a sudden, the indicator light stayed stuck on orange as soon as Windows started and the wifi was disabled.

The solution: enter the BIOS (press the Esc key at startup, then F10).
Restore the default configuration.
Everything works again!

Orange WiFi Light HP Pavilion dv7

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