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flight mode on(i can't turn on wi fi) broken switch flight mode

Anonymous
2018-12-17T19:36:18+00:00

In my Dell e7440 is broken the physical airplane mode switch . Turns on and off when it wanna . I  disable it in the device manager -> user interface -> airplan mode swicht collection. When it deactivates this switch when the airplane mode is off (wi fi on), everything is ok and there is no problem with on / off airplane mode. However, during the computer restart I can not turn on the wi fi (the wi fi icon shows off). The switch is deactivated. I think that I need to change the computer settings during startup to automatically turn on wi fi from the software level without being connected to the hardware switch. However, I have no idea how to do it

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-12-17T20:04:38+00:00

    Hello Patryk

    Please follow these methods

    Method 1: Check the Toggle Switch to Fix the Windows 10 Airplane Mode Errors

    Usually, there is a physical wireless toggle on the Windows laptop or tablet that you could use to quickly control the wireless signal receiving. Only when the toggle is ON, could you turn on the Windows 10 airplane mode.

    Method 2: Use Shortcut Keys to Turn ON or OFF the Airplane Mode

    Besides the physical toggle, the Fn shortcut keys on a laptop are also the access to fix the Windows 10 airplane mode errors.

    Use the shortcut keys Fn + key with a radio tower icon (usually on key like F3) to see if the Windows 10 airplane mode is available.

    Method 3: Check the Related Settings on Windows 10

    Windows 10 Settings can help to solve the airplane mode stuck on or not working issues.

    Windows 10 Airplane Mode in Windows Settings

    Step 1. Click the Start menu.

    Step 2. Select the Settings.

    Step 3. Go to the Network & Internet menu.

    Step 4. Select Airplane mode on the left pane.

    Step 5. Turn ON/OFF the Airplane mode on the right pane.

    Windows 10 Airplane Mode in Network Settings

    Step 1. Click the display icon on the Windows 10 taskbar.

    Step 2. If the Airplane mode icon is gray, click the icon to turn it on. If the icon is highlighted, click it to turn off the airplane mode.

    Windows 10 Airplane Mode in Action Center

    Step 1. Use Windows shortcut keys Win + A to open the Action Center.

    Step 2. If the Airplane mode icon is gray, click the icon to turn it on. If the icon is highlighted, click it to turn off the airplane mode.

    Note: If the methods above fail to fix the airplane mode errors, keep reading the following content.

    Methods 4: Modify the Network Adapter Properties

    Step 1. Use Windows shortcut keys Win + X (or right click the Start menu).

    Step 2. Select the Device Manager.

    Step 3. Expand the Network adapters.

    Step 4. Right click on the network adapter of you device and select Properties.

    Step 5. Select the Power Management tab from the pop-up dialog box.

    Step 6. Uncheck the item Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.

    Step 7. Click the OK to save the changes.

    Method 5: Disable Non-Microsoft Services

    Some programs or services can affect the Windows 10 airplane mode. You could try to disable some non-Microsoft services to fix the Windows 10 airplane mode not turning on or off errors. If you happen to know the program, disable it directly. If not, it may take your time to figure out the black sheep from the list.

    Step 1. Use Windows shortcut keys Win + R to launch Run.

    Step 2. Type msconfig in the text box.

    Step 3. Press the Enter.

    Step 4. Select the Service tab.

    Step 5. Check the Hide all Microsoft services option.

    Step 6. Click the button Disable.

    Step 7. Click the Apply.

    Step 8. Select the Startup tab.

    Step 9. Click the Open Task Manager.

    Step 10. Select the Startup tab on the new pop-up dialog and disable all the startup items.

    I hope it helps

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