hp wireless button changes airplane mode

Anonymous
2012-11-17T03:35:15+00:00

I just upgraded my 64 bit HP Pavilion g7 2010 nr to windows 8. now, whenever i try to use the wireless button (Fn + F12) it changes the airplane mode instead of wifi.

ive updated my wifi card drivers (Ralink RT5390) and and the HP wireless button driver as well

i can use ethernet, but im at school and its not always easy to find a ethernet port

theres no other way to get wifi on because the troubleshooter says to "make sure the switch is turned on"

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-12-06T02:40:39+00:00

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-12-05T10:20:05+00:00

    Hello,

    This solution worked well for me, I am using Windows 8.1 on my Compaq Presario CQ57 which initially came with Windows 7.

    Since I upgraded to Windows 8.1, my wireless has been giving problem, yesterday I got a message in Action Center that my system is missing one Hotkey Utility Driver (HP Wireless Button), I downloaded the driver (Approx 3MB), installed and my wireless button became Airplane Switch On/Of.

    But, I get this solution and apply it, it worked like a charm.

    After I reset the BIOS to default without battery installed, the windows powered on and wireless button turned white, I restarted and it worked same-way.

    I turned-PC-off and installed battery again, still my wireless was up and running.

    Thanks

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-11-26T11:58:29+00:00

    Even i have a similar problem but its after upgrading from win 8 to win 8.1 though i can use wifi i cannot switch it of using that key the driver for HP wireless buttton is not conpatible is what i have identified.

    try upgrading your HP wireless buttton driver for win 8.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-05-06T22:28:21+00:00

    I tried this and it worked perfectly..

    Make sure you disconnect the laptop if it is connected with an ethernet cable and then try this network troubleshooter..

    Thanx a lot...

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-04-24T18:37:08+00:00

    I talked to at least a dozen HP reps until finally one offered to take the laptop in for warranty and said, "if we can't fix it, we will replace it."  They sent FEDEX to pick up the laptop, sent it back via FEDEX.  FIXED!  

    Then about a month later, the video started acting up.  Warranty repair again...   I told them in addition to the video, the keyboard never worked properly... space bar was almost solid and no play meaning that I would have to hit space several times occasionally to get a space.  They replaced the system board and keyboard. Now, knock on wood, seems to be working 100%.

    I think they replaced the system board the first time but not sure.  I don't care at this point. It works.

    The only problem, other than the aggravation, was having to re-activate several programs that saw a different system once the system board was changed.

    I give HP high marks for their service.

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