This is My (ehh.) Attempt to put SOME sort of Documentation on the INTERNET regarding the file named
HpqToaster.exe In HP and Especially COMPAQ Presario Laptops.

THIS IS THE DEFINITIVE answer:

Obtained by looking in C:\System.sav\Logs and searching for hpqtoaster.exe

[22:44:11.156] @REM =======================================================================
[22:44:11.156] @REM This file supports the automatic installation of the following
[22:44:11.156] @REM application: HP WIRELESS ASSISTANT
[22:44:11.156] @REM Fix OTS:#0176928 HP WA and QLB lost in Sys Tray after compare with DM.
[22:44:11.156] @REM =======================================================================
[22:44:11.156] @Addtoignorelist hpqwmi.exe
[22:44:11.156] @Addtoignorelist "HP Wireless Assistant.exe"
[22:44:11.156] @Addtoignorelist HpqToaster.exe
[22:44:11.156] @IFFILE(C:\Swsetup\WLASST\disk1\setup.exe)

**by the way** on my laptop this directory was created on the date that the laptop was formatted!



So, as my ABSOLUTE definitive answer, Don't want wireless to work?
DISABLE the hpqtoaster.exe LIKE I did. (I use wired connections!!!!)

cheers!