It means you may be blocked from using the Internet and some of your favorite online services, which can be frustrating. The problem usually arises out of the blue or after making changes to the computer, and in both cases, it’s easily fixable.

Why my HP laptop is not connecting to Wi-Fi?

We have gathered that a few things may trigger this problem on HP computers. Here are some that you should be aware of:

Driver issues – If you run on outdated drivers, you will likely encounter this error. In most cases, you should pay attention to the wireless drivers. HP laptop Wi-Fi disabled – Some HP laptops have dedicated keys that enable or disable the Wi-Fi settings. You should make sure this has not been turned off. Hardware issues – You may also witness this problem due to a bad network card. In this case, replacing it may be the best alternative.

How can I fix an HP laptop that’s not connecting to Wi-Fi?

Before you go into any of the solutions below, we recommend trying the following quick fixes:

Ensure the laptop is placed well within the range of the Wi-Fi router and that there are obstructions in between. Try moving it right next to the router if possible. Restart both the computer and the router. For the latter, keep it powered off for at least a few minutes. Check if there is a Wi-Fi switch on the laptop or if a keyboard shortcut that acts as one, and make sure it’s not disabled. For some devices, it’s a Function key, so check that. Update Windows if there’s a bug in the current version preventing the HP laptop from establishing a Wi-Fi connection. Verify whether the HP laptop is not connecting to any Wi-Fi network or a particular network. Because if it’s the latter, the problem may lie with the router itself, in which case resetting (or replacing) the router would be a viable solution.

If none of these work, head to the solutions listed next.

1. Scan for hardware changes

If the Wi-Fi adapter is not listed in the Device Manager and, subsequently, your HP laptop is not connecting to the Internet, scanning for hardware changes might do the trick.

2. Reinstall the Wi-Fi driver

Corrupt drivers are just as likely to cause issues and lead to the HP laptop not connecting to Wi-Fi. A simple fix here would be to reinstall the drivers.

3. Run the SFC scan

An SFC (System File Checker) scan identifies the corrupt system files and replaces them with their cached copy stored on the PC. So, if corrupt system files are why your HP laptop is not connecting to Wi-Fi, running the scan would do.

4. Modify the Power Management settings

5. Update wireless network drivers

5.1 Windows Update

Windows updates often come with essential driver updates.

5.2 HP Support Assistant

5.3 Driver updates from Device Manager

5.4 Update drivers automatically

If you don’t want to go through the hassle of updating your drivers manually, you could always opt for third-party driver updaters that do only that, one great example being DriverFix.

6. Use automatic troubleshooting

6.1 Using HP support assistant

HP Support Assistant is a software support diagnosis and troubleshooting tool that resolves many networks and Internet connection issues, specifically for HP machines. If you don’t have it, use the automated troubleshooter that comes with Windows 10.

6.2 Using built-in troubleshooter

7. Reset the network settings

There you go! One of these fixes should help resolve issues behind the HP laptop not connecting to Wi-Fi. Once you have the connection up and running, find out how to fix slow Internet speed in Windows. Did any of these solutions work for you? Please share with us in the comments section below. Also, leave any other questions, and we’ll check them out.

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