Wireless switch(fn+f12 key) not working.

[BobVB1]

Windows trubleshooter gives the message"wireless network is not turned on. Use the switch or the function keys..". I simutaneosly push the fn+f12 keys but led remains orange. Is there a driver for the CQ57-229wm Presario notebook for win10 home x64 edition available? I don't want to reset the pc or go back to win7. Please help!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

The only suggestion I can offer would be to see this discussion below.

This member had a notebook of the same model series and in your case installing the wireless button driver from the link he posted may resolve the issue.

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Wireless-and-Networking/Bluetooth-does-not-see-the-device-and...

[BobVB1]

Thank you , Paul.  I'll check out the post you pointed me too and keep you posted. Thanks again, Bob . 

[BobVB1]

Hi Paul...

    I went to the site to download the driver and apparently I am required to pay a fee and update Java. Updating Java sounds like abit suspicous.  I am up to date on Java. They offer 2 options for download.

1.) Regular speed(free) est dl time 1 sec. 2.) High speed ($$) est dl time 1 sec. Of course I selected the free option but it only brought me too an add to join the site.

I tried upgrading to a Wifi card with Bluetooth support as this card is wifi only. Bios did not like it. "This device is not supported. Remove device ...ect."  I removed  it and put the old card back in. I enabled the function keys in the bios but all I get is "Airplane mode is on/off" messages and the led on the f12 remains amber. (should turn white).

Windows tell me to turn wifi on via switch or function keys. I am looking more towards a usb wifi adaptor.

    I give up...I've worked on this on and off for the past  year.  😞

Thanks anyway, Paul.

Let me know please of any other ideas. 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Is the wifi card showing up in the device manager, under the Network Adapters device manager category?

Is there a Network Controller device showing up under an Other Devices category in the device manager?

If not, there is a different issue.

Please let me know, and I will offer another suggestion.