{"id":3186,"date":"2021-04-02T09:39:43","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T16:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/SUMMALAI.COM\/?p=3186"},"modified":"2021-04-02T09:39:45","modified_gmt":"2021-04-02T16:39:45","slug":"how-to-fix-windows-10-wifi-wont-turn-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/SUMMALAI.COM\/?p=3186","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Windows 10 WiFi Won\u2019t Turn On"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"breadcrumbs\">When you try to turn on WiFi on Windows 10, the wireless network somehow won\u2019t turn on. And you have to use the wired network to try troubleshooting this \u201cWindows 10 WiFi won\u2019t turn on\u201d problem. Don\u2019t worry, this article gives you 6 effective methods to solve the problem, quickly and easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-try-these-methods\">Try these methods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to try them all; just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-1-if-you-re-using-a-laptop-verify-the-wifi-switch-is-toggled-on\">Method 1: If you\u2019re using a laptop, verify the WiFi switch is toggled on<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On laptop, there\u2019s usually a switch or button for WiFi connection. If you\u2019ve been unable to use WiFi on your laptop, you should try toggling&nbsp;<strong>the WiFi switch<\/strong>&nbsp;on your laptop multiple times to check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/img_5bf3f584bab8c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62013\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-2-change-the-property-of-your-wireless-network-adapter\">Method 2: Change the property of your wireless network adapter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cWindows 10 WiFi won\u2019t turn on\u201d issue may occur due to corrupt network settings. And some users fixed their \u201cWiFi won\u2019t turn on\u201d problem by changing the property of their WiFi network adapter. You can follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>On your keyboard, press the\u00a0<strong>Windows logo<\/strong>\u00a0key and\u00a0<strong>R<\/strong>\u00a0at the same time to open the Run box.<\/li><li>Type\u00a0<strong>devmgmt.msc<\/strong>\u00a0and press\u00a0<strong>Enter\u00a0<\/strong>to access Device Manager.<\/li><li>Expand the\u00a0<strong>Network adapters<\/strong>\u00a0entry.<\/li><li>Right-click on your WiFi network adapter, and select\u00a0<strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Click the\u00a0<strong>Advanced<\/strong>\u00a0tab.<\/li><li>Under Property, select\u00a0<strong>802.11n Channel Width for band 2.4<\/strong>, then change the\u00a0<strong>value<\/strong>\u00a0from auto to\u00a0<strong>20 MHz Only<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Click\u00a0<strong>OK<\/strong>. WiFi should work after that. If it still doesn\u2019t turn on, try Method 3, below.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-3-update-your-network-adapter-driver\">Method 3: Update your network adapter driver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A corrupted or outdated network adapter driver may also stop WiFi from turning on. You can update your network adapter driver to better troubleshoot your \u201cWindows 10 WiFi won\u2019t turn on\u201d problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways to update your network adapter driver:&nbsp;<strong>manually<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>automatically<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Update your network adapter driver manually<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 You can update your driver manually by going to the hardware manufacturer\u2019s website, and searching for the latest driver for your network adapter. But if you take this approach, be sure to choose the driver that\u2019s compatible with the exact model number of your hardware, and your version of Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-4-uninstall-and-reinstall-your-network-adapter-driver\">Method 4: Uninstall and reinstall your network adapter driver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also try uninstalling your network adapter driver and see if this helps solve your WiFi problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to Device Manager.<\/li><li>Expand the\u00a0<strong>Network adapters<\/strong>\u00a0entry, right-click on your WiFi network adapter, and select\u00a0<strong>Uninstall device<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Click\u00a0<strong>Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Restart your computer, and Windows will automatically reinstall a driver for your network adapter.<\/li><li>Check to see if your WiFi now works. If not, try Method 5, below.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-5-run-network-adapter-troubleshooter\">Method 5: Run network adapter troubleshooter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use the handy tool \u2014 network adapter troubleshooter \u2014 to try fixing your \u201cWindows 10 WiFi won\u2019t turn on\u201d problem. You can run the network adapter troubleshooter by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Type\u00a0<strong>troubleshoot<\/strong>\u00a0in the search box and press\u00a0<strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Click\u00a0<strong>Internet Connections<\/strong>, then\u00a0click\u00a0<strong>Run the troubleshooter<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Click\u00a0<strong>Network Adapter<\/strong>, then click\u00a0<strong>Run the troubleshooter<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Check to see if your WiFi problem is fixed. If not, try Method 6, below.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-6-perform-a-system-restore\">Method 6: Perform a system restore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the steps above didn\u2019t work for you and your \u201d Windows 10 WiFi won\u2019t turn on\u201d issue only occurs recently, we recommend performing a system restore on your computer. It\u2019ll return your system files and settings to an earlier point in time when WiFi works properly on your computer, without affecting your personal files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to perform a system restore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Type\u00a0<strong>recovery<\/strong>\u00a0in the Windows search box, then press\u00a0<strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li><li>At Recovery, click\u00a0<strong>Open System Restore<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select\u00a0<strong>Choose a different restore point<\/strong>, and click\u00a0<strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Check the box beside\u00a0<strong>Show more restore points<\/strong>. You should see a list of \u2018restore points\u2019. These are like backups of your computer, as it was at that particular date and time. Think back to a date when you were able to connect to WiFi, and\u00a0<strong>select a restore point<\/strong>\u00a0from that date or slightly earlier (but no later).<\/li><li>Click\u00a0<strong>Next<\/strong>\u00a0>\u00a0<strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Check to see if you\u2019re now able to turn on WiFi on your Windows 10 computer.<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you try to turn on WiFi on Windows 10, the wireless network somehow won\u2019t turn on. And you have to use the wired network to try troubleshooting this \u201cWindows 10 WiFi won\u2019t turn on\u201d problem. Don\u2019t worry, this article gives you 6 effective methods to solve the problem, quickly and easily. 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