Wi-Fi cannot connect

[MalgoD]

My wi-fi connection is not working in my laptop. It was an hour ago. My pc hibernated and now it cannot connect. I am using Windows Vista / HP Pavilion dv6000 / 32-bit operating System / processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64X2 Dual Core Processor. I updated the BIOS. Still nothing. I went to a Wi-Fi hot spot....still no response...any suggestions?

 

[kimsland]

Sometimes the WiFi connection becomes disabled (by itself, don't know why)
So open your Network connections and check it's not disabled

Also sometimes it's personal firewalls even AVG8 Antivirus has been known to cause issues (Avira Antivirus preferred) Try uninstalling them (just to get the WiFi back)

Sometimes it's Virus or Malware infection, have a look here on that: UPDATED 8-step Viruses/Spyware/Malware Preliminary Removal Instructions

Sometimes it just needs re-setting up (now this may be a proprietary setup CD (from your ISP) needed to be run

 

[MalgoD]

no wi-fi

There is nothing in my network connections....

 

[kimsland]

You will need to check in Device Manager if it is disabled there
Start->Run-> Devmgmt.msc
To enable it just right click on it, and select Enable

Test again, otherwise:

If this is a Wi-Fi USB dongle (that you plug into the side of your computer) it may have faulted

If this is an internal Wi-Fi computer connection then it may be disabled in Bios Setup (sometimes called CMOS)
When you first turn on your computer you should see a prompt to get into Bios Setup (usually DEL or F2 key, but can be other)
Press the key that is displayed, and go into Bios Setup
Locate any "Disabled" Wi-Fi setting and re-enable it, then Save and exit Bios Setup (which is always F10 key, well usually)

 

[MalgoD]

i tried to follow your instructions...I am using vista and I was not able to find the Bios setup...

 

[kimsland]

I am using Windows Vista / HP Pavilion dv6000 / 32-bit operating System / processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64X2 Dual Core Processor. I updated the BIOS.

If you updated the Bios you would have then needed to load Bios Defaults, and therefore going into Bios Setup screen

Did you update the Bios?
Also what is the Manufacture and Model number of your computer?
Basically you may need to check for driver updates and even read your manual to find out what is the key to press to get into Bios Setup

This page thread will help with that: Driver links by manufacturer



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