Windows 10: Airplane mode turned on by itself, and I am unable to shut it off.

Hello, I logged onto my laptop today to find that, somehow, airplane mode has activated on its own literally overnight, and I am unable to turn it off. I have run a network reset from the Network and Internet status menu. I have also run a quick scan with Windows Security in case this had anything to do with a virus, since the last time I used my computer it was using public Wi-Fi. Neither one of these helped, and I am unsure of how to proceed.

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Unable to turn off the Airplane mode.

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are unable to turn off the Airplane mode on Windows 10. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

To assist you better, I would like to know what exactly happens when you try to turn off the Airplane mode.

I suggest you to try the following work around and check if that helps to resolve the issue.

Method 1: Turn off Airplane mode under Settings.

Open Settings.

Once Settings launched, click Network & Internet.

Click on Airplane mode. Change the toggle button position under Turn this on to stop all wireless communication to off position to turn off the Airplane mode.

After the Airplane mode is turned off, please make sure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switches under Wireless devices section are turned on.

Method 2: Turn on WI Fi.

Step 1:open Settings.

Step 2: Once Settings app is launched, click on
Network and Internet.

Step 3: Click on
Wi-Fi. Turn on the Wi-Fi by changing toggle switch to On position.

Step 4: Click on the Wi-Fi connection that you would like to connect to and then click or tap
Connect button.

Method 3: Remove Airplane mode icon from system tray.

Step 1:Open Windows Explorer.

Step 2:Open Task manager by holding
Ctrl + Shift + Esc hotkey.

Step 3: If the taskbar is opened with limited details view, click
More details button go the full view.

Step 4: Under
Processes tab, right-click on the Windows Explorer entry, and then click
Restart option to restart the File Explorer including the taskbar. This will refresh all the icons on the Task bar.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Unable to turn off the Airplane mode.

Hi,

If you are unable to turn off the Airplane mode you may try the below steps and check if you are able to turn off the Airplane mode.

Method 1: Turn off Airplane mode under Settings.

Open Settings.

Once Settings launched, click Network & Internet.

Click on Airplane mode. Change the toggle button position under Turn this on to stop all wireless communication to off position to turn off the Airplane mode.

After the Airplane mode is turned off, please make sure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switches under Wireless devices section are turned on.

Method 2: Turn on WI Fi.

Step 1:open Settings.

Step 2: Once Settings app is launched, click on
Network and Internet.

Step 3: Click on
Wi-Fi. Turn on the Wi-Fi by changing toggle switch to On position.

Step 4: Click on the Wi-Fi connection that you would like to connect to and then click or tap
Connect button.

Method 3: Remove Airplane mode icon from system tray.

Step 1:Open Windows Explorer.

Step 2:Open Task manager by holding
Ctrl + Shift + Esc hotkey.

Step 3: If the taskbar is opened with limited details view, click
More details button go the full view.

Step 4: Under
Processes tab, right-click on the Windows Explorer entry, and then click
Restart option to restart the File Explorer including the taskbar. This will refresh all the icons on the Task bar.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Can't turn off airplane mode

Hi Robert,

Turning off Airplane mode should be done by one click/tap. However, for us to isolate the concern, can you provide us the answers to these questions:

• Are you using a computer or mobile phone?
• What do you mean by "can't turn off airplane mode"?
• What troubleshooting steps have you tried to resolve the concern?
• Were there any changes made on your device prior to the issue?

If you're using a computer, we suggest that you check the answer of
George JeffryChilders on August 24, 2015 in this
link. There are 381 people that were helped by his answer.

We're looking forward to your response.