wifi option not showing in windows 11

If the WiFi option is not showing in Windows 11, this issue can be caused by several factors including disabled or corrupted WiFi adapter drivers, disabled network adapters, Airplane mode being on, or problems with system services and settings. Here are the main steps to troubleshoot and fix the problem:

Key Fixes for WiFi Option Not Showing in Windows 11

• Restart your PC: A simple restart can often resolve temporary glitches causing WiFi to disappear

• Check if WiFi adapter is enabled:
  1. Press Windows + R , type ncpa.cpl, and press Enter to open Network Connections.
  2. If the WiFi adapter is greyed out, right-click and select Enable. If already enabled, try disabling and enabling it again

• Turn off Airplane Mode:
  Open Action Center with Windows + A and ensure Airplane mode is off, as enabling it disables WiFi

• Verify WiFi hardware presence:
  Open Device Manager (search in Start menu), expand Network Adapters , and check if your WiFi adapter is listed. If not, the hardware might be missing or disabled in BIOS

• Restart WLAN AutoConfig service:
  1. Press Windows + R , type services.msc, and hit Enter.
  2. Find WLAN AutoConfig , double-click it, set Startup type to Automatic , and click Start if not running

• Update or reinstall network drivers:
  Update the WiFi adapter driver via Device Manager or download the latest driver from the manufacturer’s website. If updating fails, uninstall and reinstall the driver

• Run Windows Network Troubleshooter:
  Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters, and run the Internet Connections troubleshooter to detect and fix issues automatically

• Reset network settings:
  In Settings, perform a network reset to reinstall network adapters and set configurations back to default

• Check Group Policy settings:
  For Windows 11 Home users, ensure the networking icon is not disabled via Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) under User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar > Remove the networking icon. Set it to Disabled

• Power cycle your computer:
  Fully shut down the PC, wait a few minutes, then power it back on. This can clear temporary bugs causing the WiFi option to disappear

• Check BIOS settings:
  Sometimes WiFi can be disabled in BIOS. Disable WiFi in BIOS, restart, then enable it again and restart to refresh hardware detection

• Update Windows 11:
  Installing the latest Windows updates can fix bugs and driver issues related to network connectivity

If after these steps the WiFi option still does not appear, it may indicate a hardware issue or a deeper system corruption requiring professional assistance or system repair. These solutions have helped many users restore the missing WiFi option in Windows 11