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So, now I was finally able to install windows 7 on my old laptop. But it is not showing wi-fi connections even when the wi-fi is on. What can be the issue and how to solve ?
Not able to see wi-fi devices after installing new copy of windows 7
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HoNeYBiRD
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You need to install the proper wifi driver for the exact model of wireless network adapter you have in your notebook. You can find that out with a tool like AIDA64. You need to know, if your Windows is 32 bit or 64 bit and install the Windows 7 driver accordingly. There are certain tools, which can help you out finding the driver automatically like Driver Booster.
With Win 7 you usually need to install drivers manually, which is not the case on Win 10.
With Win 7 you usually need to install drivers manually, which is not the case on Win 10.
MKSKS
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Have you installed your device drivers?
thegoldeneye
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It's definitely related to the drivers. First and last time I had to install win7 I had the exact same problem with connecting to the internet. You can find on internet the one you need or if your pc is enough powerful to install win 8/10. That's what I would recommend to you.
bhushan3339
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drp. su << use this site.
no need to find out anything.
no need to find out anything.
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The model is compaq 620 From official HP site, I see this : https://support.hp.com/in-en/drivers/selfservice/compaq-620-notebook-pc/4158455
Which driver among these listed I have to install ?
Sandy Joe
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Install as per you device model number and network adapter model
thetrustedzone
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could ask you why don't install win 10 OS instead ? win 7 outdated and MS not supported it anymore .
HoNeYBiRD
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It's not loading for me. If you see any, you should install the wireless network driver for Windows 7, either the 32 bit or 64 bit version according to the Win 7 you installed.
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It is an old operating, core 2 duo processor. Though ram is 3 gb I think windows 10 will drain a lot of it.
thetrustedzone
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I installed win 10 32 bit on only 1 ram VPS with no issue ...
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All these network drivers or any specific one ?
MKSKS
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There are multiple wifi drivers try installing anyone and check if that works.
For Ethernet you will also need LAN driver.
rksama
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I got the problem fixed with wifi drivers.
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Wi-Fi adapter needs a repair/driver