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Fix: Airplane Mode Not Showing / Greyed Out in Windows 10
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Updated onSeptember 17, 2024
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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:
Airplane mode not showing up or is greyed out (so unusable) in Windows 11? We’ll show you how to fix it. Follow the steps below and you’ll be able to use it within minutes.
How do I fix Airplane Mode Greyed Out in Windows 10?
1. Try using keyboard shortcuts to disable Airplane mode
2. Change network adapter properties
If the above-mentioned solutions weren’t helpful, you can try changing yournetwork adaptersettings.
3. Update your network adapter drivers
If updating drivers via Device Manager fails, try using a specialized tool likePC HelpSoft Driver Updater.This app scans your PC, identifies outdated drivers, and updates them automatically.
You can also enable automatic updates whenever new hardware is installed.
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4. Disable and enable network connection
The next thing we’re going to try is disabling the network connection and enabling it again. If changing the network adapter settings and disabling the network connection didn’t work, try our next solution.
5. Uninstall the wireless adapter
Another thing you can try to solve the problem with Airplane mode in Windows 10 is to uninstall the wireless adapter driver.
6. Perform a clean boot
According to users, sometimes a third-party application can cause this problem to occur. To fix the issue, it’s advised to disable all startup applications and services.
Once your PC restarts, check if the problem is still there. If not, you can enable applications and services one by one until you find the application that is causing the problem.
Keep in mind that you’ll need to restart your PC every time after enabling an application in order to apply changes. Once you find the problematic application, it’s advised to remove it.
There are several ways to do that, but if you want to completely remove the application, including all of its files and registry entries, we suggest that you use uninstaller software
7. Disable radio switch device
According to users, Airplane mode errors can occur due to certain devices, such as theRadio Switch Device. To temporarily fix the issue, it’s advised to find and disable those devices.
8. Change your adapter settings
According to users, you might be able to fix Airplane Mode being greyed out on Windows 10 by changing a couple of network adapter settings. After making these changes, check if the Airplane mode errors are resolved.
9. Check your BIOS
If you want to know more about the BIOS update, we advise you to check our useful article dedicated toflashing BIOSon your PC.
That’s it, after performing some of these solutions, your Airplane Mode shouldn’t be greyed out anymore. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, just write them down in the comments, below.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
