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Common Reasons HP Laptop Won’t Connect to WiFi
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WiFi adapter disabled
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Airplane mode turned on
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Incorrect WiFi password
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Router or modem issues
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Shut down your HP laptop
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Unplug the WiFi router
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Wait 60 seconds
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Restart the router
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This refreshes network communication.
Step 2: Check If WiFi Is Enabled on HP Laptop
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Click WiFi icon in taskbar
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Press Fn + WiFi key (model-dependent)
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Select your WiFi network
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Click Forget
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Open Device Manager
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Right-click WiFi icon
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Select Troubleshoot problems
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Fix: HP Laptop Connected to WiFi but No Internet
If WiFi connects but internet doesn’t work:
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Restart router
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Flush DNS (ipconfig /flushdns)
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Disable proxy settings
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Reset TCP/IP stack
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When to Contact HP Support
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WiFi adapter may be faulty
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BIOS update may be required
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Hardware repair may be needed
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How long does WiFi troubleshooting take?
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