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How do I turn on the wireless button on windows 7?

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sunyla

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Posted August 12, 2011 at 1:52PM

I can't turn on the "wireless turn on" button in the windows mobility center because it's light grey - how can I turn it on and how can I get wireless work? Thanks for your help.

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buteman

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Posted August 12, 2011 at 1:58PM

Try Services and scroll down to WLAN and make sure it is set to automatic.

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sunyla

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Posted August 12, 2011 at 2:18PM

Thanks, I set it on automatic and it's still the same.. Also my HP Wireless Assistant tells me Status "Disabled" and the "Turn off" (the disabled status) button is not clickable / light grey - any other thoughts?!

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rawprawn

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Posted August 12, 2011 at 2:55PM

Have you accidentally turned off WI FI, the switch is usually at the front Right hand side on laptops.

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rawprawn

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Posted August 12, 2011 at 3:00PM

Have a look here Mobility Centre

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woodchip

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Posted August 12, 2011 at 3:15PM

If you are using a Laptop is WiFi turned on on the Laptop

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rdave13

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Posted August 12, 2011 at 3:23PM

Try pressing the F12 key.

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sunyla

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Posted August 12, 2011 at 3:44PM

F12 does nothing; I get nowhere in the mobility centre because the button is not clickable. There is a little button thing on the front right on my laptop, but I can't press it, I think it may just be a light when wireless is turned on (?) -- Any other thoughts?? Thanks!!!

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rdave13

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Posted August 12, 2011 at 3:51PM

What model is it? On my HP G56 model I only press F12 without the FN key. We could search for how to enable wlan on your model.

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sunyla

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Posted August 12, 2011 at 4:48PM

Thanks so much for your help. It's HP DV61330 SA T4300W7! I have a party tomorrow and need wireless for spotify!

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rawprawn

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Posted August 12, 2011 at 5:21PM

Try sliding it to one side

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