Windows 10: WiFi will not turn on

Discus and support WiFi will not turn on in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Starting the morning of Feb 2, 2021, the WiFi turned off and will not turn on. I have tried resets, new driver downloads, new Windows 10 download. The... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JRM-MRJ, Feb 4, 2021.

  1. JRM-MRJ Win User

    WiFi will not turn on


    Starting the morning of Feb 2, 2021, the WiFi turned off and will not turn on. I have tried resets, new driver downloads, new Windows 10 download. The WIRELESS light is now on constantly, but still no WiFi connection. Computer: Sony VAIO, model SVE151D11L. Originally came with Windows 7, upgraded to Windows 10 a few years ago.

    WiFi Adapter: QUALCOMM Atheros AR9485WB-EG

    Was there a recent software software upgrade that corrupted something? Geek Squad remotely tested some things and feel that the WiFi adapter is bad.

    Is anyone else experiencing this problem?

    :)
     
    JRM-MRJ, Feb 4, 2021
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  2. cheetahfm Win User

    Windows 10 wifi not turning on Acer Aspire laptop

    In order to get the list of available wireless networks, you have to:

    1. Switch on Connect to suggested open hotspots (see the screenshot in question);
    2. Click on Wifi icon in the right corner. Now you have your networks back.

    After that the parameter from Step 1 can be turned off, networks will be listed normally after restarting Wifi.

    P.S. I feel rather stupid at the moment. I thought that open hotspots are passwordless hotspots and so are presumably not very safe. So of course I've turned that off during installation.
    Really hard to see any logic in this case.
     
    cheetahfm, Feb 4, 2021
    #2
  3. Turn of push notice 'action required Wifi' Lumia 950

    Hi, Kittyvan H.

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community.

    Turn WiFi search off, when you don’t need it, by taping on WiFi quick action button or by managing your
    WiFi notification by following these steps:

    • Slide your finger downwards on the screen.
    • Press All settings.
    • Press Network & wireless.
    • Press WiFi. and then select Wi-Fi Sense.
    • Turn on/off "Connect to suggested open hotspots".
    • Uncheck "Show a notification banner when action is needed from me".

    Let us know if it works.

     
    Marcel Dio, Feb 4, 2021
    #3
  4. WiFi will not turn on

    WiFi refuses to turn on

    Hello,

    A quick question before we proceed:

    Is your computer airplane mode is turn on?

    I suggest you to go to the follow the below step and check if you’re able to toggle the Airplane mode:


    • Go to settings and click on Network & Internet.

    • Go to airplane mode and toggle.

    I also suggest you to check if the function key for Wi-Fi works or not. Kindly
    Refer to your computer manual to check which function key do so.

    Reply with the necessary information to help you further.
     
    Anju Thekkethil, Feb 4, 2021
    #4
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