What should I do if my Windows 10 is stuck in airplane mode?

To fix your Windows 10 stuck in airplane mode issue, you can try the following steps:
1. Toggle the Physical Airplane Mode Switch: Some laptops have a physical switch to control airplane mode. Find and toggle this switch to see if the problem resolves.
2. Update Network Adapter Drivers: Go to Device Manager, find your network adapters, right-click each, and select ‘Update driver’. Choose ‘Search automatically for updated driver software’.
3. Run Network Troubleshooter: Open the Settings app, go to ‘Update & Security’, and select ‘Troubleshoot’. Run the network troubleshooter and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Change Power Management Settings: Open Device Manager, find your wireless adapter under ‘Network adapters’, right-click and select ‘Properties’. Go to the ‘Power Management’ tab and uncheck ‘Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power’.
5. Reset Network Settings: Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Status, then click ‘Network reset’. This will remove and then reinstall all your network adapters, and set other networking components back to their original settings.

I had the same issue with my Windows 10 device being stuck in airplane mode, and what worked for me was quite simple. Here’s what I did: I pressed the Windows key + I to open Settings, then navigated to ‘Network & Internet’. Once there, I clicked on ‘Airplane mode’ and turned it off. I also double-checked to ensure there were no pending Windows updates that might be causing a system conflict. Interestingly, after a system update and a restart, the issue was resolved. Keeping your system up to date can sometimes fix hidden bugs.

In my experience addressing this issue, it often involves hardware settings:
– Check BIOS Settings:
1. Restart your computer and enter the BIOS setup (commonly by pressing F2, F10, or Delete during boot-up).
2. Look for any airplane mode settings or wireless functionality settings.
3. Ensure all wireless radios are enabled.
4. Save changes and exit BIOS.
Entering BIOS and ensuring all wireless functions are switched on can sometimes bring control back to the user, especially if the status is held up due to hardware-level conflicts.

When my Windows 10 got stuck in airplane mode, the solution was a bit technical but effective:
1. Command Prompt: Open Command Prompt as an administrator. You can search for ‘cmd’, right-click it, and select ‘Run as administrator’.
2. Commands to Enter: Type the following commands, pressing Enter after each:
– netsh int ip reset
– netsh winsock reset
3. Restart the Computer: Reboot your computer. This will reset all network configurations back to their default state. Check if airplane mode can be turned off now.
This reset can clear out any networking conflicts or errors that might be blocking the proper operation of your network hardware.

My approach when faced with this problem emphasizes software fixes:
1. System Restore: If this issue started recently, use System Restore to revert your system to a point when airplane mode functioned normally.
2. Enable/Disable Wireless Network Adapter:
– Go to Device Manager.
– Expand the ‘Network adapters’ section.
– Right-click your wireless network adapter and disable it. After a few seconds, enable it again.
System Restore allows you to undo recent changes that might have caused the issue, and toggling the wireless adapter can refresh the connection mechanisms.

I found that a layered approach worked best:
1. Reinstall Network Drivers:
1. Open Device Manager.
2. Uninstall the wireless network adapter driver.
3. Reboot the machine.
4. Let Windows detect and reinstall the network drivers automatically.

1. Contact Manufacturer Support: If the issue persists, I recommend reaching out to your device manufacturer’s support team for more tailored guidance. Sometimes, specific brand-related firmware issues need direct support channels.
   Removing and allowing Windows Update to reinstall network adapter drivers can clear out any corrupt driver issues contributing to the airplane mode glitch.