WiFi does not show up after boot sometimes, only shows up after restart

[kdb13]

I have this strange problem recently with my WiFi. It works sometimes without any problems and sometimes the WiFi is not detected and the icon doesn't show up in Action Center. It also doesn't show up in Device Manager. 

And then I restart my laptop, and it all works out of all sudden. I've been facing this problem since many days. The only solution I've when this problem occurs is to restart.

On some occasions, even if the icon shows, no networks are detected. I tried many times turning it off and on again. But no networks detected. Again, the only solution is to restart.

[ub6424 · Accepted solution]

Hello @kdb13 

Sorry to hear that you are having problems ... 

(1) Update BIOS

HP Notebook System BIOS Update (Intel Processors)

F.41 Rev.A

50.9 MB

May 16, 2022

Download

Why should you install the update ?

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_4123786-2338478-16

Quote: "

Updating the BIOS is recommended as standard maintenance of the computer. It can also help resolve the following issues:

• An available BIOS update resolves a specific issue or improves computer performance.
• The current BIOS does not support a hardware component or a Windows upgrade.
• HP Support recommends installing a specific BIOS update.

"

(2) Update ME for BIOS

HP Consumer Desktop / Notebook PC ME Firmware Update

01 Rev.A

7.7 MB

Jul 24, 2018

Download

(3) Install wireless driver

Realtek RTL8xxx Wireless LAN Drivers

2024.0.10.217 Rev.S

13.0 MB

Aug 10, 2020

Download

(4) Reboot and test again ...

Please report your results

best regards

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[kdb13]

So it's been 2 days since I updated the BIOS as you mentioned and I haven't faced any problems. Let's hope it works in the long run.

Thanks for the solution.

[ub6424]

Hello @kdb13 

It was a great pleasure to help you ✅

best regards