Windows 10: Wifi not visible at all in Network/Internet Settings...No connections available

Soon after replacing my laptop battery, I have totally lost the ability to even detect an available wifi connection on my home network. My other computer, my kindle, & phones all work fine. Im using an HP ENVY running Windows 10.

I have tried:

Removing said battery if its even the problem idk... waiting 10 mins replacing & rebooting

running all factory troubleshooters- says plug in ethernet cable

updating drivers says i have the latest

command prompt ping sent 4 signals none lost

screwing around with power settings

device manager enabling/disabling network adapters

restarting router

system restore unsuccessful


I am comparing the network adapters from the computer that has wifi working with the ENVY computer that does not have wifi working in Device Manager & have noticed differences.


HP ENVY Computer no wifi abilities network adapters listed like this:

Microsoft Kernel Debug Network Adapter

Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter #5 --GREYED OUT only visible in hidden view

Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter #6--GREYED OUT only visible in hidden view

Ralink RT5390R 802.11 bgn Wi-Fi Adapter--GREYED OUT only visible in hidden view

Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller


Unaffected Computer with wifi network adapters listed like this:

IntelR Dual Band Wireless- AC 3168

Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller


Anyone with suggestions on how to proceed and what to try next? Thanks in advance if someone tries to be of assistance.

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Xfinity Wifi showing up in my routers available internet connections ?


I recently found that "xfinity wifi" is showing up in my available internet access list as an openly available option.
I have comcast xfinity hi speed internet as my internet provider but have never had it show up on the routers available connections list before. The home network I set up years ago has a different name.

I am puzzled why this free open network has suddenly appeared in the list. As it requires no password I think there is a possibility its use might present a security risk
Is this a new Xfinity feature??

 

Internet Connection

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  Community
  
  I was not able to work on this issue yesterday ( busy for a 90 year old). This evening I was able to take the steps that were suggested in your email.
  
  When I use “Device Manager” I click “ Network Adapters” I see “ Wifi” but not Eternet in this list. On the “Settings” I click “Wifi” which shows the “On' button.
  

I click” Show available networks”. I wanted to capture the page that is shown, but it will not show. The top line is Network ( connected) but course I have the Ethernet cable connected. Also showing Is Five “ Broadband connections” At the bottom is
“ Network and Internet settings” I hope for your continued help.

 

Wifi no longer visible to some but not all devices...

Hi folks

my pc - windows 10 - my home wifi network visible and connects fine
my work pc - windows 10 - my home wifi network visible and connects fine
girlfriends pc - windows 10 - my home wifi network is not visible from the wifi list so cannot connect to my home wifi network
girlfriends phone - android - my home wifi network visible and connects fine
my phone - android - my home wifi network is not visible from the wifi list so cannot connect to my home wifi network


all of the above were working fine with visibility to my home network until about 2 days ago... just to be clear this is one single network...

any ideas on the likely cause and solution would be appreciated...