5 Ways to Fix Windows Stuck in Airplane Mode

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Try Basic Fixes

Fix 1. Reset Network Settings

Step 1:LaunchWindows Settingson your PC. You can do this from the Start Menu or by pressing Windows Key + I.

Step 2:Navigate toNetwork & internet>Advanced network settings>Network reset.

Step 3:Click theReset Nowbutton and wait forthe process to complete. Check if the issue still exists.

Fix 2. Enable Radio Management Services

Sometimes,the Radio Management Servicegets disabled accidentally, resulting in your computer getting stuck in Airplane Mode.To fix it, follow these steps:

Step 1:Typeservices.mscin theRun box(Win + R) and pressEnterto openServices snap-in on your PC.

Step 2:Scroll down and look forRadio Management Service.First, ensure it’s showing Running under Status. If it’s not, right-click on it and selectStart.

Step 3:Right-click again and selectProperties. In theGeneraltab, underStartup type, selectAutomatic. Click onOKto save the changes.

Fix 3. Update or Rollback Network Drivers

You can update the network driver by checking with the OEM website or rolling back if the issue occurs after a recent driver update. Most of the OEMs offer software that helps you do both of these.

Some users have also reported that the Wi-Fi driver wasn’t installed on their PC. When the driver was installed, the Airplane mode was automatically fixed.

Fix 4. Change Power Settings

Some hardware can manage the power state, which can change the Wi-Fi state. Turning this off could fix the issue. However, you must manually check which adaptor or hardware is doing that. Here is how to do it for the Network adapters.

Step 1:OpenDevice Manageron your PC. You can do this by right-clicking on theStart Menu icon> selectingDevice Manager.

Step 2: Under the Network adapters section, right-click on yournetwork adapterand selectProperties.

Step 3:Go to thePower Managementtab > uncheckAllow the computer to turn off this device to save power> click onOkto save your changes.

Step 4: Restartyour laptop or PC and check if the issue is resolved.

Fix 5. Troubleshoot Network

Windows’ built-in network troubleshooter can reset the network state and make it easy for anyone who faces issues like this.

Step 1:Open Windows Settings. Navigate toSystem>Troubleshoot>Other troubleshooters.

Step 2:Click onRunnext to Network and internet.

Step 3:Let the process complete andrestartyour PC. The airplane mode should have been turned off.

FAQs

Since Airplane Mode disables all sorts of wireless communication, you cannot connect to a mobile hotspot when your computer is in Airplane Mode unless you explicitly turn on Wi-Fi.

Apart from connectivity features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc., you can still use your laptop to type documents, watch offline media, and play games that work without the internet.

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Last updated on 29 August, 2024

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