Qualcomm Atheros (wifi adapter) is hidden

[Chrisanto]

Hello, i have a problem regarding my wifi adapter. Everytime i restart my laptop, the wifi adapter(Qualcomm Atheros QCA9565 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter) somehow is hidden in the device manager. I cant find it in "network connection" either.

The only way for me to enable my wifi is by uninstalling the adapter and restarting for quite a time(I dont know why it works). 

Ive never experience this kind of problem before, but somehow it just happened(theres no problem with firewall, defender, or antivirus as far as i checked).

When i tried system check on bios, it says "Wireless Module Check : NOT INSTALLED."

Thank you and sorry for my poor explanation, if needed i will provide further detail

[KrazyToad]

@Chrisanto

Welcome to HP Community

I have gone through your Post and would like to help

I suggest you download and run the HP Support Assistant from this Link: https://www8.hp.com/us/en/campaigns/hpsupportassistant/hpsupport.html?jumpid=va_r602_us/en/any/psg/p...

HPSA will automatically search for all the latest drivers for your Notebook

1. Click My devices in the top menu, and then click Updates in the My PC or My notebook pane.

   

2. Click Check for updates and messages to scan for new updates.

   

3. Review the list of updates. Updates with a yellow information icon are recommended. Updates with a blue information icon are optional.

4. Click the update name for a description, version number, and file size.

5. Select the box next to any updates you want to install, and then click Download and install.

Also ensure Windows is up to date.

Select the Start  button, and then go to Settings  > Update & security  > Windows Update , and select Check for updates. If Windows Update says your device is up to date, you have all the updates that are currently available

You can also refer to page 39 - 40 in the Service Guide: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06146800 and try reseating the Wlan Card

Keep me posted how it goes

Thank you and have a wonderful day 😊

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[Chrisanto]

Thank you for replying!

Ive checked for the updates but there are no updates available.

[Echo_Lake]

@Chrisanto

Thank you for posting back. 

Use the following steps to open the Component Tests menu.

1. Hold the power button for at least five seconds to turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer and immediately press Esc repeatedly, about once every second. When the menu appears, press the F2 key.
3. On the main menu, click Component Tests.
4. The Component Tests menu displays.
5. Wireless Module Test - This test checks that the BIOS detects the wireless module and that it is enabled.

To run the test, click the Wireless Module, and then click Run once.

• The Wireless Module Test takes 30 seconds to complete.

If the test passes, try these steps:

Reinstall the network adapter using HP Recovery Manager (Windows 8, 10)

Reinstall original software or drivers using the HP Recovery Manager. If your PC does not locate the Recovery Manager installed, click the ‘next step’ button below.

1. In Windows, search for and open HP Recovery Manager. If prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. If prompted by User Account Control to allow the program to make changes to the computer, click Yes.
2. Under Help, click Reinstall drivers and/or applications and wait for Recovery Manager to generate a list.
3. From the combined list of applications and drivers, with the drivers listed first, select the checkbox next to the drivers you want to reinstall. NOTE: The name of the adapter varies, depending on which one is installed on your PC.
4. When the Installation is completed message displays, click OK.
5. Close all open applications, restart your computer, then try connecting to the Internet again.

If the test passes, try these steps:

• From the Start screen, type device manager to open the Search charm, and then select Device Manager from the search results. Double-click Network adapters. Right-click the name of your wireless network adapter, and then select Uninstall.
• Click here: https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c03535285 to complete the troubleshooting steps.

If the test passes, try these steps:

1. Open Start.
2. Search for Device Manager and click the top result to open the experience.
3. Expand the category with the device that you want to roll back.
4. Right-click the device, and select the Properties option.
5. Click the Driver tab.
6. Click the Roll Back Driver button.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
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[Chrisanto]

Thank you for replying echo.

As you can see, i couldnt pass the wireless module Test(I never do anything to remove the module except reinstalling them which i already state in my problem on first post)

Wireless Module : NOT INSTALLED

this is what i get, but on my dev manager, the wifi module is hidden(check pic)

[Echo_Lake]

@Chrisanto

Thank you for posting back. 

As we have limited support boundaries in the support community as of now.

I would request you to contact our Support and our Support Engineers should be able to sort this out. HP Support can be reached by clicking on the following link: www.hp.com/contacthp/

Please feel free to contact us here anytime you need any further assistance. Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.