Wifi in windows 8

hammad7

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Guys i have HP 1000 Notebook PC.(Core i3).i have installed windows 8.

problem is that my wifi option in the windows shows OFF.
when i move cursor to it it is not highlighted.in fact it seems its not even installed.(cannot be turned on.)
i am attaching an image of it for your help.
Please check this problem.
thank you.
(Hammad From Pakistan).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    hp 1000 notebook pc
I suggest you go to the Device Manager from Control Panel and double-check the device list. My first guess is that you're having a driver issue with your WiFi radio.

-Max
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 17R / Dell XPS 8300
    CPU
    Intel i5 (17R) / Intel i7 (XPS)
    Memory
    8GB / 8GB
Click "Network and Sharing Center."


Click "Change Adapter Settings."


Right-click the icon that reads "Wireless." Click "Enable." The HP notebook wireless light will illuminate, indicating that the wireless adapter is now on.



 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    17074 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP dv7 3173nr
    CPU
    M520
    Memory
    5GB
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900
    Internet Speed
    120Mb/s
  • PC2
    HP A12 R7 17074
Do you have a mechanical wifi on/off switch somewhere on the machine? Maybe it accidentally got turned off.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win7 Ult on DIY; Win8 Pro on MBP/Parallels; Win7 Ult on MBP/Boot Camp; Win7 Ult/Win8 Pro on HP
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Rig; MacBook Pro (MBP)/Parallels/Boot Camp; HP Pavilion dv6500t Laptop
    CPU
    Intel i7-2600K (sometimes OC'd to 4.8 GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Rev B3
    Memory
    16 GB Corsair Vengeance
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 570 SC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gateway
    Hard Drives
    Dual Boot:
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on OCZ Revo x2 and
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on Caviar Black SATA 3's
    PSU
    Cooler Master Silent Pro 1000W
    Case
    Cooler Master 932 HAF
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B CPU Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Internet Speed
    20 Mbps Download/2+ Mbps Upload
    Other Info
    Pioneer Blu-ray Burner/DVD Burner
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