Windows 10: Network & Internet option missing

Hello Microsoft Team,Been dealing with this for a while where I don't have an option for Network & Internet on settings. I normally don't mind it missing on settings but now I need to set up my own personal hotspot to connect my phone. Now I really need it to show up on settings. Please see photo attached as a reference. Thanks in advance.Windows version: Windows 10 Pro Version 21H1.

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Internet option from settings - > internet and network icon option is missing

Hi Ang,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

We regret the inconvenience caused to you. We will be glad to assist you with your issue.

Are you able to access the network icon in the system tray and click
Network settings and can see the settings?

This is a core Windows option and if it is missing in your system then I suggest you to perform the below step and check if it helps. Before that I suggest you to once restart your PC and check if you can find the option as it may occur due to Temporary
glitch.

For Now run DISM Scan and check the status of the issue:



Use the DISM tool for repairing any missing or corrupted system files:

• 
  Right click on the Start menu
  and select Command Prompt (Admin).
  
• 
  If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click
  Continue.
  
• 
  Type or copy paste the below command lines into it and hit Enter:
  
  DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
  
  
  DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
  
  

Let us know the status of the issue. We will be glad to assist u further.

Thank You.

 

Set Broadband Internet Connection Network Configuration

Hi,

Upon analyzing the details you have provided, kindly run the
Network and Internet Troubleshooter
and check if there's any changes. To run the
troubleshooter,
follow these steps:

• 
  On the search bar, type
  Troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Choose
  Network and Internet.
  
• 
  Run the following
  Troubleshooter:
  
  • 
    Internet Connections.
    
  • 
    Network Adapter.
    
  • 
    Incoming Connections.
    

If the issue persists, we suggest that you try to
renew
your
IP address. To do this, follow these steps:

• 
  Open
  Command Prompt
  as
  Administrator.
  
• 
  Type the following command:
  
  • 
    Ipconfig/release
    and hit
    Enter.
    
  • 
    Ipconfig/renew
    and hit
    Enter.
    
  • 
    Exit.
    

Let us know how it goes.

Regards.

 

one or more network protocol are missing

Hi,

You might experience network or Internet connection issues in Windows for a number of reasons. Some common issues that can cause these problems are:

• Corrupted or incompatible drivers.
• Network connection settings.
• Hardware or software problems.
• Your router and the network adapter in your PC might not work together.

I suggest you to follow the steps recommended by Nachappa C K
on December 5, 2015 on similar issue from below link and check if it resolves the issue.

One or more network protocols are missing since update KB3120677.

Do let us know if you are able to connect to internet. Thank you.