Windows 10: Wi-Fi disappearing when unlocking device

Discus and support Wi-Fi disappearing when unlocking device in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Sometimes when i open my laptop the wifi is like gone and the option to connect to it does not exists and i always have to restart my device to get it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Connor Rogers, Jun 5, 2025 at 12:27 AM.

  1. Wi-Fi disappearing when unlocking device


    Sometimes when i open my laptop the wifi is like gone and the option to connect to it does not exists and i always have to restart my device to get it back.

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    Connor Rogers, Jun 5, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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    Wi-Fi disappearing at random times.

    Hello. So I did the steps. And 2 minutes after doing the steps my Wi-Fi disappeared again. The thing is my home Wi-Fi only disappears from the list but other Wi-Fi network's don't.
     
  3. Windows 10 and no wi-fi

    Hi Joachim,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Appreciate your interest in using Windows 10.

    I would suggest you to follow the methods below:

    Method 1: Run the Hardware and Device troubleshooter by following the steps below:

    • Click on the Start button, and type “Troubleshooting” on the search bar.
    • Click on troubleshooting, then click on “Hardware and sound”.
    • Under Hardware and sound, click on “hardware and devices”.
    • A pop-up will appear, click on the “Next” button and your hardware troubleshooting will start.


    Method 2: The issue may occur if the drivers for Wi-fi are not installed or updated. I suggest you to install/update the latest version for Wi-fi drivers by following the steps below.

    • Press ‘windows key + R’ and type ‘devmgmt.msc’ and press Enter.
    • Expand ‘Network adapter’ and right click on Wi-fi driver and select update.


    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to
    write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jun 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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    Wi-Fi Option Not Showing in Windows 11

    Hello,

    I am experiencing an issue with my Windows 11 device where the Wi-Fi option is not appearing. I have tried several troubleshooting steps, but none have resolved the problem. Could anyone please provide guidance or suggest potential solutions? Here are the steps I have taken so far:

    1. Restarted my computer.
    2. Checked for Windows updates and installed any available updates.
    3. Verified that the Wi-Fi adapter is enabled in Device Manager.
    4. Ran the network troubleshooter.
    Despite these efforts, the Wi-Fi option is still missing from the network settings.

    Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

    Thank you in advance for your help.
     
    Yash Sojitra, Jun 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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