Wi-Fi Option Not Showing Up in Windows 11? 6 Fixes To Try

Struggling to connect your Windows 11 PC to Wi-Fi because the option isn’t showing up? You’re not alone. It’s a frustrating issue, but the good news is, it’s usually fixable. Here are six fixes you can try to get your Wi-Fi option back.

1. Check Airplane Mode

It sounds basic, but make sure Airplane Mode isn’t turned on.
Here’s how:

• Click the network icon in your taskbar.
• Make sure Airplane Mode is off.

2. Restart Your PC

A simple restart can fix a surprising number of Windows glitches, including missing Wi-Fi options. Before you get into more technical solutions, restart your computer and check again.

3. Run the Network Troubleshooter

Windows 11 has a built-in troubleshooter for network issues.

• Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
• Find Network Adapter and click Run.

Follow the prompts. If Windows finds any issues, it’ll offer solutions or fix them automatically.

4. Check for Missing or Outdated Drivers

A missing or outdated Wi-Fi driver can hide the Wi-Fi option.

• Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.
• Expand Network adapters.
• Look for your Wi-Fi adapter. If you see a yellow exclamation mark, there’s a problem.
• Right-click your Wi-Fi adapter and select Update driver.

If you don’t see a Wi-Fi adapter, move to the next step.

5. Show Hidden Devices in Device Manager

Sometimes Windows hides devices, especially if the drivers are corrupted.

• In Device Manager, click View > Show hidden devices.
• Look under Network adapters again.

If your Wi-Fi device appears, right-click and select Enable (if the option is available). Otherwise, uninstall it, then restart your PC so Windows can reinstall the driver.

6. Reset Network Settings

If nothing else works, reset your network settings. This will remove all your saved Wi-Fi networks and reset everything back to default.

• Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced network settings > Network reset.
• Click Reset now.

Your PC will restart. Afterward, try connecting to Wi-Fi again.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve tried all these steps and still can’t see the Wi-Fi option, there could be a hardware issue with your Wi-Fi card, or your PC’s BIOS may need updating. In rare cases, you might need professional help. But for most users, one of the fixes above should get you back online.

If this guide helped you, let us know in the comments! And if you have another fix that worked, share it below to help others.

Mark Vincent

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