wifi not working not showing even the device program in my cpu

[jcp2025]

for no reason my wifi stop working and now its not even showing the program on my cpu were and how to download this again?

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @jcp2025 

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

Thanks for posting your query! We're here to help you get back up and running.

If your Wi-Fi stopped working and the program is missing from your HP Notebook - 15-f272wm, here are some detailed troubleshooting steps to help you restore connectivity:

1. Check Airplane Mode

• Press Fn + F12 (or just F12) to toggle Airplane Mode.
• Ensure Wi-Fi is enabled in Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.

2. Restart Your Laptop

• Shut down your laptop completely.
• Disconnect the power adapter and remove the battery (if removable).
• Hold the power button for 15 seconds.
• Reconnect the battery and power adapter, then turn on the laptop.

3. Run Windows Network Troubleshooter

• Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
• Click Additional Troubleshooters > Internet Connections > Run the troubleshooter.

4. Check Device Manager for Missing Wi-Fi Adapter

• Press Windows + X and select Device Manager.
• Expand Network Adapters.
• If your Wi-Fi adapter is missing:
  • Click Action > Scan for hardware changes.
  • If still missing, proceed to reinstall the driver.

5. Reinstall Wi-Fi Driver

• Download the correct Wi-Fi driver for your laptop from the HP Support website.
• Install the driver and restart your laptop.

6. Reset Network Settings

• Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
• Run the following commands one by one:
  netsh winsock reset
  netsh int ip reset
  ipconfig /release
  ipconfig /renew
  ipconfig /flushdns
• Restart your laptop.

7. Update Windows

• Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
• Click Check for updates and install any pending updates.

8. Perform a BIOS Reset

• Turn off your laptop.
• Press F10 repeatedly while turning it on to enter BIOS Setup.
• Press F9 to load default settings, then F10 to save and exit.

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Hawks_Eye