WiFi icon is not showing. Key f12 is red even after the airplane mode is off.

[Sha121]

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[Chimney_83]

Greetings @Sha121, 

Welcome to HP Forums and Thanks for the post. 

I understand that you are facing an issue with your computer Wifi icon missing and Wireless button being red. Don't worry, I will be glad to help. 

Have you tried any troubleshooting steps on your own?

Recommend you to do a right-click on the Windows button and open device manager. 

On the device manager window, expand Network adapters and check if the wireless adapter is listed. 

Right-click on the wireless adapter and Enable it (if it is disabled)

Also, right-click on the wireless adapter again and update drivers. 

To get the network icon on the taskbar. 

Right-click on the Windows button. 

Select Control panel.

On the Control panel Window. (On the right side top of the control panel, click on View by category and change it to small or large icons)

Select notification icons. 

On the bottom of the notifications window, you will have an option to change System icons on or off.

There you have an option to Select which icons appear on the taskbar. 

Enable network icon there. 

Alternately, open network and sharing center by doing right-click on the network icon the taskbar. 

On the network and sharing center screen, select the option on the left - change adapter settings.

This would display the network adapters on the computer. 

Right-click on the wireless adapter and check if it is enabled and try to connect to your network. 

You can also run the network troubleshooter available in the control panel. 

Let me know how it goes. 

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