Wi-Fi Option Disappeared On Windows 10/11? How To Fix It

Last updated on November 30th, 2024 at 04:15 pm

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Have you noticed that your internet wasn’t working, and when you tried to connect to Wi-Fi you found out that the Wi-Fi option disappeared? Don’t worry, as in this article you will learn how to bring back your missing Wi-Fi option on Windows 10 & 11

There are many reasons why the Wi-Fi option disappeared on your Windows 10 or 11 PC.

• Corrupt Wi-Fi drivers
• Hardware issues
• Windows OS errors
• Power saving mode is enabled

You can run the Windows Network Connection troubleshooter to scan the system for common network problems and fix them automatically:

• First, go to settings by pressing Win + I, then open System
• Under System, scroll down and select Troubleshoot
• Next, click on Other troubleshooters
• Select the Run button for the Network Adapter
• Finally, select All network adapters and click Next.

Windows will now try to fix the issues you are having with your Wi-Fi adapter.

If the Wi-Fi adapter is disabled, Windows will not display the Wi-Fi option. You can manually enable or disable the Wi-Fi adapter using the Control Panel.

• Press Win + R to open Run, type in control, then click OK to open Control Panel
• In the Control Panel, click Network and Internet, then select Network and Sharing Center.
• Click on Change adapter settings, then Right-click on your Wi-Fi adapter and select Enabled.

If your Wi-Fi adapter is already enabled, follow these steps:

• Right-click your Wi-Fi adapter and select Diagnose. Windows will now try to identify any issues you have.
• If Windows finds any fixes, click Apply to resolve your Wi-Fi adapter issues.

If you performed an upgrade recently, there is a possibility that Windows might have outdated drivers. Updating your Wi-Fi drivers can help your network adapter work normally again:

• Open Windows search by pressing Win + S, type in device manager, then open it.
• In Device Manager, look for the Network Adapters section and expand it.
• Right-click on your Wi-Fi adapter, then select Update driver
• Finally, select Search automatically for new drivers, and wait for Windows to find any new drivers if available

Sometimes Windows will turn off your Wi-Fi adapter in order to save energy, which can cause your Wi-Fi adapter icon to disappear. Turn off this power saving mode is another way to fix this problem:

• Open Device Manager using the previous steps, then expand Network Adapters.
• Right-click on the Wi-Fi network adapter you use, then select Properties.
• Under Properties, choose Power Management
• Next, Uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
• Click OK to apply the changes you made to your settings.

Reinstalling your Wi-Fi adapter can fix many issues you are having with your Wi-Fi icon not showing up. This process will remove and reinstall the network device drivers to fix the common issues.

• Open Device Manager again, then go to the Network adapter section and expand it.
• Right-click on the network adapter you use, then select Uninstall device.
• Click on Uninstall device to remove the network adapter from your PC.
• After it’s uninstalled, click on Action in the Device Manager toolbar and choose Scan for hardware changes. Windows will reinstall any necessary drivers once the scanning process is complete.