


Due to this, the network adapter in the "Network Connections" window has disappeared, and the "wifi" tab in the Windows 10 settings has also been removed automatically. Additionally, in device manager, the network adapter is showing "Code 45: Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer", so it cannot be enabled via device manager. I was also unable to activate the wifi adapter via the Fn + F11 switch on my laptop (this switch is recognised as I am able to turn the wifi adapter off using this Fn switch, just not back on). However, the wireless adapter did not come back online and wifi could not be enabled. Today I disabled and attempted to re-enable wifi (via the software switch in the Windows 10 settings). Note If you do not see the LowerFilters or UpperFilters registry entry, this method is not for you.Upgraded to Windows 10 about a week ago with no issues, installed all required drivers and laptop has been running smoothly. When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes. If you do not see the UpperFilters registry entry, you still might have to remove the LowerFilters registry entry. Note You may also see an UpperFilters.bak registry entry. Note Each 32-digit subkey is unique and corresponds to a particular type, or class, of hardware in Device Manager.įind the correct class GUID corresponding to the type of the hardware device that you're seeing the Device Manager error code for.Ĭlick the registry subkey corresponding to the device's Class GUID that you determined in the last step. You should see a long list of registry subkeys that resemble: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ In the navigation pane, locate and then click the following registry subkey: If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow. Type regedit in the Run dialog box, then press Enter. Press the Windows logo key+R to open the Run dialog box. I understand you are getting error This device cannot start (code 10) on your laptop. Hey there! for stopping by the HP Support Forums! Business PCs, Workstations and Point of Sale Systems.Printer Wireless, Networking & Internet.DesignJet, Large Format Printers & Digital Press.Printing Errors or Lights & Stuck Print Jobs.Notebook Hardware and Upgrade Questions.
