Wireless Drivers

[DeWindowCrusher]

Hello everyone!


I am having some issues with the drivers provided for my laptop (Envy 17-j178ca). I tried to install all possible drivers from the hp website.

Tried to diagnose it and windows complains that there is a trouble with the drivers .. even though it shows that it is enabled and active I cannot connect or even see the list of wireless possible connection points. All it shows big red cross whenever I try to open the list of available networks. Very weird, but any help would be appreciated.

Regards.

[terminator]

Hi DeWindowCrusher

Windows 7 32/64 bits:

Intel 7260/3160 Wireless LAN Driver

Intel Bluetooth Driver

[DeWindowCrusher]

Still no luck...  they installed and In device Manager Network adapters are fine, but problem still persist...

Connection Manager states that WiFi "NOT READY" ... tried to uninstall manager 2.. no magic happen yet...

Thanks anyway!

[KNRK]

Dear Customer,

Welcome and Thank you for posting your query on HP Support Forum

I would request with you to access the Recovery Manager to Restore Software and Drivers for Windows 7

Note: This is basically used for Hardware Driver Reinstallation and Software Program Reinstallation

Please click on the below shown link to proceed further

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docnam​e=c01868333&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en

Hope this helps, for any further queries reply to the post and feel free to join us again

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Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.

Thank You,

K N R K

Although I am an HP employee, I am speaking for myself and not for HP

[DeWindowCrusher]

I would love to but Partition table failed and was dropped so I had to reformat it...

The only thing is that drivers work fine as it shows in device manager, but Connection manager states that Wireless adapter is "NOT READY". Unfortinately uninstallation and reinstallation doesn't help.

Trying to update my windows 7 may be there is something missing to help resolve this issue, but I doubt.

Your help greatly appreciated!

[KNRK]

I would kindly request with you to perform System Restore on your Notebook to take it back to an earlier state

when everything was working fine and normal

Step 01. Please go to PC Settings on your Notebook

Step 02. Please select General Tab on the left side

Step 03. Click on "Refresh your PC without affecting your files"

Step 04. Follow the On-Screen prompts to complete the Refresh/System Restore

Hope this helps, for any further queries reply to the post and feel free to join us again

**Click the KUDOS star on left to say Thanks**

Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.

Thank You,

K N R K

I work on behalf of HP

[DeWindowCrusher]

If you have read my previous posts then you should understand that I have installed a fresh copy of WIn7x64 on this laptop and RESTORE POINT will not help.

I have a question in my mind will the UEFI makes a difference on the drivers or hardware that I use? Because I was installing win7 using legacy mode and I am thinking if I can turn ON UEFI mode and try reinstall the windows 7 again will it make any difference or affect it somehow? 

Or if I switch from Legacy mode to UEFI right now will it screw up everything or I have to re-install windows anyway?

[DeWindowCrusher]

BTW if someone interested I found newer drivers from this forum for Wireless Adapters:

http://forums.laptopvideo2go.com/topic/21149-intel-wifi-drivers/page-6#entry147922

Unfortunately, it did not worked for me none of the drivers, but it might help anyone to speed up thing or 2.

Download links:

• Windows 8.1: https://downloadcent...x?DwnldID=24220
• Windows 8: https://downloadcent...x?DwnldID=24219
• Windows 7: https://downloadcent...x?DwnldID=24217

 
Driver versions:

• 17.1.0.19 for 726x / 3160 cards (DriverVer = 07/21/2014,17.1.0.19)
• 15.14.0.2 for 62xx / 63xx cards on Windows 8 (DriverVer = 08/05/2014,15.14.0.2)
• 15.13.0.2 for 62xx / 63xx cards on Windows 7 (DriverVer  = 07/22/2014,15.13.0.2)

Supported WIFI cards:

Intel(R) Centrino(R) Ultimate-N 6300 AGNIntel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6235
Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6205
Intel(R) Centrino(R) Wireless-N 2230
Intel(R) Centrino(R) Wireless-N 135
Intel(R) Centrino(R) Wireless-N 105

Intel(R) Wireless-N 3160
Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160
Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-N 3160
Intel(R) Wireless-N 7260
Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260
Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-N 7260
Intel(R) Wireless-N 7265
Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265
Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-N 7265

[DeWindowCrusher · Accepted solution]

Okey fellas!

Who ever got the problem with Wireless Adapters download from the link above for corresponding windows (7x32,7x64, or 8s) ..

My Problem resolved.... HORAY! Some credit to HP company and huge credit to my creativity ... XD

Get this In Legacy Mode re-installed Windows 7 x 64 (SP1) and Wireless Adapeter installed right away before installing any other DRIVERS (driver link from above NOT FROM HP link) :
During installation pick CUSTOM intallation and select ALL 3 Checkmarks....

After installation I was able to use and see the networks all over my building (YEAH yeeeeee).
FINALLY...

Install the rest of the drivers as required (chipset <<< might disable you WIFI adapters during installation ) but no worries should enable it after its completion. ) and the rest of them AUDIO, Video can be "AUTO DETECTED" and installled at nvidia.com 

REST is u p to you!
WARNING DO NOT INSTALL RAPID STORAGE UNTILL ALL UPDATES AND DRIVERS INSTALLATION...
otherwise it will not allow you to install anything... (WINDOWS UPDATES) ESPECIALLY.... common problem of microsoft...

release but not test proper.. (just my opinion all rights reserved XD)

HAPPY CUSTOMER USING your PC till it the END of it.... 😛

GOOD LUCK!!!!

[DeWindowCrusher]

BTW THANKS GUYS FOR YOUR HELP ! I GAVE YOU THUMBS UP for your great attempt to help me out!

Hope HP will make you some presents for CHRISTMAS! 😛

much  <3! Respect!

Regards!