how to fix wifi issue

Sai Theja Kanakam 0 Reputation points
2026-09-12T13:46:06.2166667+00:00

wifi is not showing

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how to fix wifi

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  1. AI answer

    2026-09-12T13:46:25.6+00:00

    Try these steps in order:

    1. Run the Windows network troubleshooter.
      • Go to Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot.
      • Select Other Troubleshooters or Additional Troubleshooters.
      • Run Network Adapter.
    2. Check whether the Wi-Fi network works on another device.
      • If the same Wi-Fi does not appear or connect on a phone or tablet, the issue is likely with the router or modem.
      • If it works on another device, the issue is likely on the PC.
    3. Restart the modem and Wi-Fi router.
      • After the restart, try connecting again.
    4. Turn Airplane mode on, then off.
      • Go to Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Airplane mode.
      • Turn Airplane mode On, then Off.
      • Select Wi-Fi and make sure Wi-Fi is On.
    5. Force restart the device.
      • Select Start > Power > Shut down.
      • Wait a moment.
      • Press and hold the power button for 20 seconds.
      • If the logo appears after a few seconds, keep holding until the logo appears again.
    6. Reinstall the Wi-Fi driver.
      • Open Device Manager.
      • Expand Network adapters.
      • Double-click the wireless adapter.
      • Open the Driver tab and select Uninstall Device.
      • Select Delete the driver software for this device and confirm.
      • Restart the PC.
    7. Install updates.
      • If internet is available through Ethernet, open Windows Update and install the latest Windows and device updates.
      • If internet is not available, use another PC to download the driver package to a USB drive, copy it to the affected PC, and install it.

    Important: uninstalling the driver is a higher-risk troubleshooting step because network access can remain unavailable until restart or driver reinstall completes.

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  2. TaoLi 111.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-12T14:38:19.64+00:00

    Hi

    First, open Settings > Network & internet. If Wi-Fi appears there, select it and turn it on.

    If Wi-Fi is missing there too, try these steps:

    Right-click Start > Device Manager > Network adapters. Right-click your Wi-Fi/Wireless adapter and select Enable device if available.

    Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter. Find WLAN AutoConfig, right-click it, and select Restart. If it is stopped, select Start.

    Microsoft’s troubleshooting guide: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/experience/connectivity-networking/fix-wi-fi-connection-issues-in-windows

    If this does not help, please share your computer’s brand/model and a screenshot of Device Manager with Network adapters expanded. If the wireless adapter has a yellow warning icon, also include the error under Properties > Device status.

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  3. Kapil Arya 38,451 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-09-13T07:25:47.2333333+00:00

    The WiFi options are usually missing, if WiFi driver is not installed, not working, is disabled.

    To check the status of WiFi driver, open Device Manager, locate the driver and let us know, if it is there?

    Keep us posted!

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