Windows 10: How to stop Windows 11 from disabling all my network adapters when I go into Safe Mode with...

Hi, I am trying to access the internet from safe mode, but everytime I do, even if I select "safe mode > with networking" Windows disables both my ethernet NIC and my wifi capabilities. I even tried using an external wifi adapter with no luck. If I try the Windows Diagnostic Troubleshooting it just says: cannot run diagnostic troubleshooting in safe mode. Enabling the device from the services or device manager menu does nothing either.

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Safe Mode with Networking - No network - No WiFi adapter...

I'm not sure what build they made the change in . I have tried every suggestion I found and nothing worked. When in Safe Mode my wireless network doesn't even show up so I can't choose it as a option.

Edit: I just tried booting into Safe Mode. The network icon had a X in it. When I clicked on it the only option was Airplane Mode.

 

Safe Mode with Networking - No network - No WiFi adapter...

- in which build did this occur?

I have 1903, on a laptop as you can see from my specs. Safe Mode with Neworking (Wi-Fi) works, but there are a couple of steps to get it working. It's possible using an adapter on a desktop is a different matter, I suppose.

This is what I see- your experience may differ.




Initial log-on - no connection.



Double click Network icon shows available connections.



Click Connect



Connected



Device Manager- driver.

(Reference my query on post #11).

 

Safe Mode with Networking - No network - No WiFi adapter...

I tried those suggestions when I first noticed this problem. As for choosing the wireless network before logging in, My only option is Airplane Mode.