I tried updating the wireless adapter drivers about a week ago and it messed something up (I can't remember if it was that it wouldn't pick up any signals or if it just wouldn't connect) Had to system restore afterwards to fix it
I will update those other two drivers though and I'll report back if problems persist
thanks for your help :B
Edit: Ah, looks like somebody else has had this problem
Atheros AR9285 WiFi Adapter not working
I'll keep digging for fixes for it (I don't have HP software on here, so I can't do whatever he did to fix it)