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‎08-17-2019 07:43 AM

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Product: HP 550-044
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit)

Broadcom BCM43142 802.11 bgn Wi-Fi Adapter not connected.  Can't get on wifi with my desktop pc.  How do I know if the wifi card is bad?  Is there an update or a driver?  should I buy an external wifi dongle?

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‎08-17-2019 08:25 AM

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Hi:

 

This is the latest W8.1 wifi driver for that model card.

 

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp72501-73000/sp72927.exe

 

If that doesn't get the wifi card to work, I recommend that you purchase an external USB wifi adapter.

 

There is no easy way to tell if the wifi card is bad or not.

 

You would have to first do a factory reset of the PC to see if it was an operating system issue, and if the wifi still didn't work, then you can assume the wifi adapter is bad.

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‎08-17-2019 08:25 AM

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Hi:

 

This is the latest W8.1 wifi driver for that model card.

 

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp72501-73000/sp72927.exe

 

If that doesn't get the wifi card to work, I recommend that you purchase an external USB wifi adapter.

 

There is no easy way to tell if the wifi card is bad or not.

 

You would have to first do a factory reset of the PC to see if it was an operating system issue, and if the wifi still didn't work, then you can assume the wifi adapter is bad.

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‎08-17-2019 08:55 AM

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Thanks for your help Paul!  I downloaded the driver, but it still didn't work.  Am buying a USB wifi adapter.  Thanks very much!  Hope you have a great day!

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‎08-17-2019 10:49 AM

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You're very welcome.

 

You have a great day too!

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