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Wi-Fi Disappeared in Windows 11 [10 Fixes]
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Wi-Fi Disappeared in Windows 11 [10 Fixes]

Richard Omachona February 28, 2023

Have you ever experienced the dreaded Wi-Fi Disappeared issue in Windows 11? Wi-Fi disappearing on Windows 11 can be a real headache trying to troubleshoot this issue. Fortunately, you can take a few steps to fix this issue.

In this guide, we will go over 10 fixes to help you get your Wi-Fi back up and running. We will review common issues such as Wi-Fi adapter driver issues and router/modem issues. With these solutions, you can fix your Wi-Fi Disappeared issue in Windows 11.

Why is my Windows 11 not showing Wi-Fi option?

Wi-Fi may disappear for many reasons ranging from hardware to software issues. Then again, users have complained of missing Wi-Fi, just as some complained that Bluetooth disappeared on their Windows 11 PC.

Windows 11 Wi-Fi may not be working for some of the reasons below:

  1. Driver issue: Did you either install or update the Wi-Fi driver? Some users have complained that the Wi-Fi option disappeared on their Windows 11 PC, which may be the cause.
  2. Enabled status: You may have disabled the Wi-Fi adapter in the device manager. If you don’t enable it, then it will not work.
  3. Check connection: Your device may use an Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi. Check the network connections in the Control Panel and then enable Wi-Fi.
  4. Signal strength: The Wi-Fi signal may, by all means, be too weak. Move your device closer to the router or hotspot to check if the Wi-Fi signal is strong enough.
  5. Airplane mode: Your device may be in airplane mode. Turning it on will disable Wi-Fi.
  6. Wi-Fi card status: Since this is important, the Wi-Fi card should malfunction. This may cause you to find no Wi-Fi option, only Ethernet. A missing network adapter can cause missing Wi-Fi.
  7. Wi-Fi card connection: There will be issues if you do not connect the Wi-Fi card properly to the motherboard.

Let’s look at solutions.

How do I restore Wi-Fi on Windows 11?

1. Run the internet connection troubleshooter

  1. Press the Windows and I keys together to open the Settings menu.
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  2. Then open the System option.
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  3. Now scroll down to find the Troubleshoot option and click to enter, then click on Additional troubleshooters.
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  4. When done, click the Run button next to Internet Connections.
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  5. Finally, click on Troubleshoot my connection to the Internet to run the troubleshooting.

2. Run Network Adapter troubleshooter

  1. Press the Windows and I keys together to open the Settings menu.
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  2. Then open the System option.
  3. Now scroll down to find the Troubleshoot option and click to enter, then click on Additional troubleshooters.
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  4. When done, click the Run button next to Network Adapter.
  5. When the troubleshooter window opens, choose All network adapters 
  6. Finally, click Next.

3. Enable Wi-Fi adapter to fix Wi-Fi disappeared on Windows 11

  1. Firstly, press Window and R keys to open the Run dialog and enter control in the text entry.
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  2. That will open the Control Panel.
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  3. Then locate to Network and Sharing Center and click on it.
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  4. After that, click on Change adapter settings.
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  5. Right-click on the Wi-Fi adapter and select Enabled.

4. Update drivers via Easy Driver

  1. Firstly, go to Driver Easy website on your browser.
  2. Then download and install the program.
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  3. Then run the Driver Easy app and click the Scan Now button to scan your PC and detect faulty drivers. 
  4. Finally, click on the Update All button to run the update accordingly.
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  5. Let the process complete, and then restart your device.

5. Update driver via Device Manager

  1. Firstly, simultaneously press the Windows and X keys to open the Quick Link menu.
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  2. Secondly, click Device Manager or press M to launch the tool.
  3. Now click the arrow on the left of Display drivers and right-click on it.
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  4. Then select Update driver.
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  5. Finally, restart your PC.

6. Update driver via Settings

  1. Firstly, press the Windows + I keys together to open Settings or open by clicking the Windows icon on the Taskbar.
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  2. Then click the Windows Update option and the Check for updates button to find new updates.
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  3. Now click on Advanced Options. 
  4. Then click on the Optional updates section.
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  5. Finally, select the Driver Updates section and Download and Install all the available updates.
  6. The driver will start to download. Allow the process to complete.
  7. Finally, restart your PC.
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7. Update Windows

  1. Firstly, press the Windows + I keys together to open Settings or open by clicking the Windows icon on the Taskbar.
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  2. Then click the Windows Update option and the Check for updates button to find new updates.
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  3. Now Windows will search for new Windows updates. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.
  4. Finally, restart your computer.

8. Perform a system restore

  1. Firstly, press the Windows + R key combination to open the Run dialog on your PC and type rstrui. Press Enter after to open it.
  2. Click on Choose a different restore point when the System Restore wizard opens.
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  3. Then click on the Next button to continue. 
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  4. On the next window, choose your restore point and click Next. 
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  5. Allow the process to run and complete.
  6. Finally, click Finish when the restore is complete.

9. Verify that airplane mode is disabled

  1. Begin by pressing the Windows + I keys together to launch the Settings app.
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  2. Then choose the Network & Internet option from the tabs on the left pane.
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  3. After that, find Airplane mode and toggle it Off if On.
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10. Switch the airplane off and on

  1. Firstly, click the Action Center icon on the Taskbar or press Windows + A keys together to view the Quick Settings.
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  2. Secondly, click on the Airplane mode icon to enable it to change the tile color to blue.
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  3. Now wait briefly and click on it to turn it off again.

In the final analysis, the solutions listed above should help you resolve your Wi-Fi connection issues on Windows 11. If none of these solutions work for you, you may need to contact your system administrator for further assistance.

Remember that the solutions listed above may not apply to all Windows 11 systems, so you may need to look for alternative solutions specific to your system. With the right solutions and a little patience, you should be able to get your Wi-Fi connection back up and running in no time.

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Richard Omachona

Richard is a techie in providing fixes and solutions for computer issues of various kinds. Among his contemporaries, he is a preferred choice. His experiences are vast in Windows operating systems and several other skills in programming such as Python, Web Frontend designing implementing at industry standards, best practices in HTML, CSS and JavaScript. and basics in Web Backend. He also loves traveling, gaming and music.

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