Unstable Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11ac PCOe Adapter / Wifi driver

[Gander60]

I am having issues with my Wifi stability. I appears to be a problem with the Driver. Please send "simple method" instructions to follow, for reinstall of the driver via Control Panel access.

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @Gander60,

Welcome to The HP Support Community.  

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

I understand you are trying to reinstall the Realtek RTL8821CE Wi-Fi driver on your HP Laptop PC 15s-Fq2000 using the Control Panel in Windows 10:

Step-by-Step Instructions

Open Control Panel:

• Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type "Control Panel" in the search bar, and press Enter.

Navigate to Device Manager:

• In the Control Panel, select "Device Manager." If you don't see it, change the "View by" option at the top right to "Large icons" or "Small icons."

Locate Network Adapters:

• In Device Manager, find and expand the "Network adapters" section by clicking the small arrow next to it.

Uninstall the Realtek Wi-Fi Driver:

• Right-click on "Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11ac PCIe Adapter" and select "Uninstall device."
• In the Uninstall Device window, check the box that says "Delete the driver software for this device" and click "Uninstall."

Restart Your Laptop:

• After the driver is uninstalled, restart your computer. Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver automatically upon reboot.

Download and Install the Latest Driver:

• If Windows doesn't automatically reinstall the driver or you prefer the latest version, download it from the HP support website.
• Search for your laptop model (HP Laptop PC 15s-Fq2000) and go to the "Drivers" section.
• Download the latest Realtek RTL8821CE Wi-Fi driver for your operating system.
• Once downloaded, open the file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.

Update Windows:

• Ensure your Windows 10 is up to date by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates.

Refer to this document: HP Laptop PC 15s-fq2000 User manual

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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