wireless connection

[Lorraine Zimmerman]

I just spent 30 minutes reading all the postings about wireless connections that disappear. I have the HP Pavilion model DV9408NR. I have had this machine almost 2 years and never had a problem with the wireless. It worked fine one day at the office and was not there the next day when I booted up my machine. Of course, it is out of warranty. I tried downloading the driver but that did not help. Any suggestions?

[danjpalmer]

Hi,

I just bought a Pavillion dv7 from the USA and the wireless was working fine. Used it on the plane on the way home, wireless obviously not on, then when i was home it refused to work, it just said disabled or off! I am also using Vista Home Premium.

I followed another guys instructions to let the battery run down a bit then shut the computer down, remove the battery and the power cord for a bout a minute and while it is in this state hold the power button down for about 30 secs (not sure why just did as i was told). Then put the power cord back in but not the battery and start the machine.

The forum i read said that the wireless should now be fixed, but mine wasnt, so i shut down my machine, put the battery back in and booted again. Upon reboot I was asked to boot normally or in safe mode, so i spontaneously chose safe mode which i dont normally do. As it was in safe mode not all drivers are loaded but the wireless button went blue and indicated it was enabled!! :) even though i couldnt connect. So i rebooted in normal mode and the wireless continued to work and connected :) :).....

so they key i think is booting in safe mode, turning the wireless on, then rebooting normally.

let me know if this helps...