Windows 10: WiFi not turning on

Discus and support WiFi not turning on in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I am unable to turn on my WiFi, and whenever I click on the button it greys out and doesn’t do anything. The issue is identical to that described in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Seth Bingham, Dec 11, 2021.

  1. WiFi not turning on


    I am unable to turn on my WiFi, and whenever I click on the button it greys out and doesn’t do anything. The issue is identical to that described in this video. Unfortunately, I’m on a desktop not a laptop and, to my knowledge, do not have a WiFi key that would be causing this problem. Is there another way to turn my WiFi on, or any advice on how to find the WiFi key? I’ve pressed every Fn key, and any other key I could think to press, and feeling a little lost.

    :)
     
    Seth Bingham, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 2021
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  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, Dec 11, 2021
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  4. WiFi not turning 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, Dec 11, 2021
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