Wireless network properties is missing after windows 10 update.

[NSnana]

A few days ago I noticed my wireless was not staying connected.  This was after a windows update. I had downloaded but not installed Windows 10. Currently on windows 7.  I updated to Windows 10 thinking it would resolve the issue. The wireless setup is missing. I reverted to Windows 7. Still missing. Any ideas out there? I'm ready to backup my files and wipe the computer. 

[TechSurge]

Hey @NSnana,

Welcome to the HP Support Forums! This is a great place to find solutions and help from our community!

I understand you're having networking issues with your HP Notebook. I'd be happy to help you with that.

The following pages are helpful when troubleshooting wireless connectivity issues.
Troubleshooting Your Wireless Network and Internet Connection (Windows 7)

Also, you can look at the power management for your wireless adapter:

Disable the Power Off option for the adapter:
1. Open Device Manager. (Win Key+R > type devmgmt.msc > OK)
2. Expand the Network adapters.
3. Right click on the Ethernet/Wireless Adapter and click Properties.
4. Click the Power Management tab.
5. Remove the check mark beside Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
6. Click OK.
7. Test.

Forget the network: (Windows 7)
1. Press Start.
2. Type Manage wireless networks and click the application at the top of the start menu.
3. Right click on the network and click Remove network.
4. Confirm the warning by click OK.

Reset the TCP/IP settings on your PC:
1. Go to your start screen/menu and type CMD.
2. Right click on the command prompt icon and chose Run as administrator.
3. In the window that opens type "netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt" without quotes, and press enter.
4. Restart your PC and test.

It may also help to reset the Winsock catalogue:
1. Go to your start screen/menu and type CMD.
2. Right click on the command prompt icon and chose Run as administrator.
3. In the window that opens type "netsh winsock reset" without quotes, and press enter.
4. Restart your PC and test.

Reinstall the network adapter drivers:
1. Download the drivers from hp.com but do not run them yet.
2. Go to your start screen/menu and type Device Manager.
3. Expand Network adapters.
4. Right click on the wireless adapter and choose Uninstall.
5. Run the downloaded drivers from step 1.
6. Restart your PC and test.

Test an ethernet connection:
Self explanatory. Test if the issue persists on a wired connection to rule out the wireless adapter hardware so troubleshooting can be directed towards the right areas.

Test another connection:
Many people rule out their home network as an issue if another device is working on the same network. Networking is not that simple. Each device interacts differently with your router or modem and it is impossible to rule out settings in that device until the notebook has been tested on another network.

I would strongly suggest running the HP Support Assistant.

The following are some helpful links for troubleshooting the HP Support Assistant or downloading the latest version:

HP Support Assistant

HP PCs - Using HP Support Assistant (Windows 10, 8, 7)

HP PCs - Troubleshooting HP Support Assistant (Windows 10, 😎

I also recommend running the Windows Update Tool as it may find, and update any old or missing drivers that you need.

Please keep me posted. 

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Cheers.

[NSnana]

Turns out I have a bad wireless card.  I tried all the steps and ended up getting a guy at work to look at the computer.  Currently using a USB wifi card so I can get internet.

Thanks for the advise.

[TechSurge]

Hey @NSnana,

You may want to contact HP support to discuss your warranty options.

Please use the following http://www.hp.com/contacthp and create a case for your issue and contact HP.

If you live outside the US/Canada, please click the link below to get the contact information for your region.
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html

Please keep me posted. 

You can always say thanks by hitting the Thumbs Up button below!

Cheers.