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Question posted by ashokpherwani on August 25th, 2012

Embedded Software In Hp G 42 Laptop,

I cannot connect my laptop to MTNL Wifi connection, the embedded soft ware is missing. how to reinstall it ?

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Answer #1: Posted by baklogic on August 25th, 2012 5:53 AM
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On page 6 of this manual it shows the wireless switch (N0 7 )- Have you switched it off here ??- worth trying to see if that is your problem. http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02073430/c02073430.pdf

This seems to be your wireless spec, on page 5 of your manual

 http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html

This page for drivers Note that you can let HP check them out for you by clicking the ''check now '' button

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?product=5058764&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&cc=us

This page for w7 32 bit

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?os=4062&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&sw_lang=&product=5058764#N311

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Ralink 2011 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter `58; 2011-04-08 , Version:3.1.16.1, 10.28M (‏Previous versions available)‏  This package contains the driver installation package for the Ralink Wireless LAN Controllers in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. More info

Atheros 2011 Wireless LAN Driver `58; 2011-03-04 , Version:9.20, 81.94M (‏Previous versions available)‏  This package contains the drivers for the supported Atheros Adapters in the supported notebook models and operating systems. NOTE: For a list of supported Atheros Adapters, see the Devices Supported section. More info

Ralink/Motorola Bluetooth Adapter Driver `58; 2010-11-26 , Version:3.0.42.280, 68.25M (‏Previous versions available)‏  This package contains the driver installation package for the Ralink/Motorola Bluetooth and High-Speed (HS) Adapter in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. More info

Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth Software and Driver `58; 2010-08-27 , Version:7, 58.51M This package contains software and a driver to support the Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth for supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. The Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth Driver works ... More info

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7 `58; 2010-08-05 , Version:5.60.350.11, 20.68M This package contains the Broadcom Wireless LAN Drivers that are required to enable the integrated Broadcom Wireless LAN Adapter in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating ... More info

Realtek PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC Driver `58; 2010-07-30 , Version:7.18.322.2010 A, 5.65M This package contains the Realtek PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC Driver for the supported notebook models and operating systems. More info

Realtek RTL8191SE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver `58; 2010-07-26 , Version:2011.0.204.2010, 20.55M This package contains the driver installation package for the Realtek RTL8191SE Wireless LAN Controller in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. More info

This page for 64 bit w7- again choose the one you have on-board

To check,for a missing driver - Click Start, right click Compter. Click manage, in Device manage click on your network/ wireless adaptor that may well be showing a yellow triangle, as driver not installed. Download the relevent driver from HP site.

 https://support.hp.com/us-en


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