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What does the Wi-Fi indicator look like?

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The Wi-Fi indicator looks like a little pie slice with stripes, or it might look like a globe symbol. If you're not connected to any network, the globe symbol might have an "X" on it.

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Where is the Wi-Fi indicator?

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You can find it attached to the taskbar on the lower-right corner of your computer screen.

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How do I reset my Wi-Fi adapter?

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Go to "Settings" and click on "Network Settings." then, enable your Wi-Fi adapter there so you can connect to a network.

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I have tried all ways of connecting WiFi to my laptop but it refused to connect. It worked fine for 1 day. How can I fix this?

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You may want to restart your router and computer. I have an HP as well and experience this on-and-off, but never for long periods of time, usually about 30 minutes, no more than that. If that doesn't work, try hooking the computer up with an ethernet cable.

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What button is "@" on an HP laptop?

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On most laptops and computers, the "@' button is accessed by pressing [Shift]+[2].

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The wireless key on my HP laptop is not switching on. What can I do?

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Click on “Settings,” then "Network & Internet." Click the Wi-Fi section, toggle your Wi-Fi on, and connect to your router.

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How do I turn off the WiFi on an HP laptop with Windows 7?

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Go into the settings, then go to WiFi. There should be a on/off switch.

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My HP laptop is not connecting to WiFi and it's not showing the wireless devices. The switch light is orange. What can I do?

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Depending on your keyboard you might need to press FN key located at the bottom left of the keyboard and the F# key that is orange. You can also use Windows 10 search to type Wifi and the settings should pop up.

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If my wireless network is connected but it switches to flight mode, what should I do?

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Just make it so it's automatic. Turn off on flight mode, which is in your settings.

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I have Windows 7 and an HP Pavilion laptop; it says I am "connected" but I have "no internet connection," though I powered on the modem and have access on my desktop. What do I do?

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First, make sure the cord running from the cable/satellite dish/DSL is plugged into the router so that you can receive internet service. If you can get hold of another router, then test using it. If the new router works, then you have discovered that your other router is dead. If all else fails, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) or your router's manufacturer's customer support.

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I tried every method to turn on wireless for my laptop. Is there anything else I can try?

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Click 'Diagnose'. The WiFi should suddenly appear as an option and you can switch it on.

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