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06-15-2022
03:04 PM
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06-15-2022
03:22 PM
by
RodrigoB
I'm having an issue with my laptop not shutting down or restarting because of a Realtek WOWL utility that is still running. The file shows rtlsWake5. How do I fix this issue?
06-19-2022 08:29 AM
Hello @rtlsWake5
(1) Update BIOS
HP Notebook System BIOS Update (Intel Processors) | F.38 Rev.A | 50.7 MB | Sep 7, 2021 | Download |
(2) Update Realtek Wireless driver
Realtek RTL8xxx Wireless LAN Drivers | 2024.0.10.217 Rev.S | 13.0 MB | Aug 10, 2020 | Download |
(3) Update all drivers in one place ...
HP Support Assistant | 9.7.433.0 Rev.A | 162.2 MB | May 13, 2021 | Download |
(4) Test again ...
Please report your results.
best regards
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