Computer is on but my wifi doesnt work. i tried turning on the button but it still wont turn on. I also went to control panel to hp wireless assistant and that doesnt work either.

Could be an error with the wireless assistant or maybe a corrupt wifi driver. The following link is for the HP wireless assistant, try downloading and installing it:
http://driverscollection.com/?file_cid=41965100331997a97689ea2d723

This is the link for HP support where you can try downloading a new wifi driver. You will need to know what wifi adapter is installed to get the correct driver:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=4146525&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=
4113092&swLang=13&taskId=135&swEnvOID=4062#11395

Unplug the router for about 6 minutes. Don't just turn it off. Completely unplug it. Then plug it back in, with your computer on.

It sounds like your WiFi switch was somehow shut off.

Wireless device is turned off or disabled The power to the wireless network and Bluetooth devices is controlled by a switch or button on most computers. It is possible to accidentally bump the button and turn off the wireless service. On most computers, there is an LED light that glows blue when the wireless device is turned on and enabled, and glows orange when off or disabled. Some newer models use different a different color scheme, see the user guide for more information. To turn on and enable the wireless device, do the following:

1. To turn on the wireless device, simply move the switch to the on position. On some computers, the switch is actually a touch point on the panel above the keyboard.
2. To enable the wireless device, right-click the HP Wireless Assistant (disabled) icon and select Open Wireless Assistant . Click Turn On . The HP Wireless Assistant (enabled) icon will display.
3. Or you can try pressing the Fn and the F2 keys at the same time to enable your wireless adapter.
4. Here is a link for your product support page at Hp.com : http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf /wc/searchResults?tmp_product=Compaq+Presario+V6000T+CTO+Notebook+PC&product=3177516&tmp_qt=turn+on+wireless+switch&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us
   

CHECK YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS IS ENABLED IN CONTROL PANEL LOOK UNDER WIRELESS SETUP IF ITS DISABLED RE ENABLE BY RIGHT CLICKING.

try to reinstall your Wireless network setup

here's the link of your laptop driver

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=367369&prodSeriesId=367367&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=1093

it's pretty easy to remedy...
1. turn off all computers including wi fi laptops... turn off routers, modem, wifi router as well.
Here's the trick:
Turn on your main router... the one that is plugged direct to your modem.
turn this on before anything else... once it's booted up, turn on your modem... it will cycle up and find the first ip address which will be your router that was turned on previously...
Then turn on all the other routers, wifi computers.... the main router should give all the other equipment their addresses automatically and you should have wireless working at that point...

Good luck... let me know if it gets you up and running.

This is a common problem on hp laptops in the 2000 and 6000 series. It is caused by a manufacturing defect on the mainboard. You may try and update your BIOS and see if it fixs it.. If it doesnt you will have to contact HP and they will give you a free repair if you still are under warranty (the warranty is 2 years here in Denmark)

BIOS update:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=ob-56284-1&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&os=228&product=3224052


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You can turn the wireless on from the control panel. In control panel you will find HP wireless assistant with which you can turn on the wireless.However, the issue could be with the wireless driver or quick launch buttons.I will provide you the drivers for the notebook zv6000. Download and install them on the notebook. HP Quick Launch Buttons

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp38001-38500/sp38266.exe

Broadcom WLAN Network Adapters Driver

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp30001-30500/SP30379.exe

HP Wireless Assistant

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp30501-31000/sp30637.exe

Try the above drivers and the wireless will start working normally.

RESTORE YOUR COMPUTER! This just happened to me and i looked up and tried EVERYTHING! Since my wifi button had only stopped working 2 days ago, I restored my computer to 4 days prior because I was told that sometimes without you even knowing you allow stuff to get on your computer whenever you get online which could cause your computer to turn functions off automatically. My wifi button actually stopped working after I went into a mcdonalds with my computer an used their wifi so I think me allowing their wifi onto my computer did something to it because when I took it home the button was just red altogether and it was SOOO frustrating. But as soom as I restored it, my computer came back on and a little window popped up saying "Your wifi is currently off, toggle your wifi key to turn it on/off". I was so happy! The simpliest thing that no one would ever think of.

this can happen sometimes, just go to network connections in control panel, right click on the wireless icon and click dissable (or press the rellevant button on your notebook) Restart pc and then right click on the icon again and select enable. There should be an icon in your taskbar, right click and select view network connections, and then see if your router is listed and click connect.