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01-13-2017 09:12 AM
after fresh win7 install i cant get wifi to work and am missing pci device and network controller drivers under device manager.this model doesnt show a chipset driver on hp support page so im not sure how to find these drivers.
network controller id is
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8176&SUBSYS_1629103C&REV_01
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8176&SUBSYS_1629103C
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8176&CC_028000
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8176&CC_0280
pci device id is
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8176&SUBSYS_1629103C&REV_01
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8176&SUBSYS_1629103C
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8176&CC_028000
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8176&CC_0280
the wifi button is an amber color and wont turn blue.any help would be appreciated guys thanks!
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01-13-2017 09:37 AM
Hi:
You need these drivers:
Wireless:
This package contains the driver installation package for the Realtek RTL8188CE wireless LAN Controller in the supported notebook models and operating systems.
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp53501-54000/sp53753.exe
PCI Dev:
This package contains the driver that enables the Realtek Card Reader in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. The card reader enables users to read from or write to supported removable storage cards, which are typically used in digital cameras, digital music players, and cellular phones.
01-13-2017 09:37 AM
Hi:
You need these drivers:
Wireless:
This package contains the driver installation package for the Realtek RTL8188CE wireless LAN Controller in the supported notebook models and operating systems.
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp53501-54000/sp53753.exe
PCI Dev:
This package contains the driver that enables the Realtek Card Reader in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. The card reader enables users to read from or write to supported removable storage cards, which are typically used in digital cameras, digital music players, and cellular phones.