Wireles issue

[Wakochila]

Good day, I just formated my HP probook laptop to window 7 and I realized that I can't connect to WiFi. I think I will need a driver to install a WiFi on it because there are no traces of WiFi adapter on my laptop anymore. I will need you to assist me on how to go about it so I can connect my laptop to WiFi 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Go to the device manager.

If the wireless adapter needs a driver, there will be a device listed there labeled as a Network Controller.

Post the hardware ID for the Network Controller device and I will see what driver you need for it.

Use this guide for how to find the hardware ID for a device:

How to Find Drivers for Unknown Devices in the Device Manager (howtogeek.com)

[Wakochila]

• I guess you are asking for this 

   

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

You guessed right.

Below is the link to the W7 Wi-Fi driver you need:

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver and Utility 

6.30.223.228

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp66001-66500/sp66445.exe 

[Wakochila]

Aiit, I believe I can just download it on my phone and transfer it to my laptop using the USB cable?

Thanks 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Yes, you should be able to do that if you have a USB cable.

[Wakochila]

Work perfectly well and I can now connect WiFi to my computer.  But I noticed the large size of my HP laptop screen and I have tried to adjust the size and the screen resolution but still look the same and everything appears large on my screen. An engineer around is suggesting it could be the window I used in formatting my laptop. 

Any idea of what it could be or how I can correct the issue and make it appear normal or smaller?

Thanks 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

You probably have to install the Windows 7 graphics driver from your notebook's support page.

If you go to the device manager, click to expand the display adapters category, and there is a 'Standard VGA Adapter' listed there, you are missing the graphics driver.

Install that, and the screen should have the proper resolution.

[Wakochila]

 Do i need to update because chosen the scan option is telling me not successful because software can't be found 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You are missing a huge amount of drivers that need to be installed in order for your notebook to work properly.

What is the full model number or product number of your notebook?

Use this guide to find that information.

How to Find Your HP Laptop Model Number (Video) | HP® Tech Takes

You need this driver for the first device on that list (BCM207...)

Broadcom Bluetooth Software 

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp66001-66500/sp66402.exe