My computer can’t detect my Wi-Fi adapter on device manager whatsoever

[Firstimefemboy]

The vice manager does not see my Wi-Fi adapter and so I cannot connect to the Internet at all. I don’t know what’s going on.

[Max3Aj]

@Firstimefemboy, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 
If your HP Pavilion p2-1123w desktop running Windows 7 cannot detect the Wi-Fi adapter in Device Manager, follow these troubleshooting steps:

Check for Hidden Devices

• Open Device Manager by searching for it in the Start menu.
• Click on the "View" tab and select "Show hidden devices."
• Expand the "Network Adapters" section to see if the Wi-Fi adapter appears as a hidden device.

Add Legacy Hardware

• In Device Manager, click "Action" > "Add Legacy Hardware."
• Select "Install the hardware that I manually select from a list."
• Follow the prompts to install the Wi-Fi adapter if it is missing.

Reset Network Settings

• Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
• Run the following command: netsh winsock reset
• Restart your computer and check Device Manager again.

Update or Reinstall Drivers

• Visit HP support page and search for your product's drivers using its model number.
• Download and install the latest Wi-Fi driver compatible with Windows 7.
• Alternatively, use tools like Driver Easy to automatically update drivers.

Perform Hardware Diagnostics

• Download and install HP Hardware Diagnostics Tool.
• Shut down your computer, restart it, and press F2 repeatedly during boot to access system diagnostics.
• Run a wireless card test. If the test fails, reseat the wireless module or contact HP support for repair options.

Network Reset

• Search for "Network Reset" in Windows settings and click "Reset Now."
• Restart your computer after performing this step

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

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