Wifi issues for Windows 11 Home Pc

[JusticeH]

My notebook wifi is perpetually in airplane mode and off. It has  Windows 11 home , i have tried the suggested steps but to no avail. what else should i do?

[Max3Aj]

Hi @JusticeH, Welcome to HP Support Community!

We noticed that this thread hasn't had any updates in a while since your original post; while this is rare, we didn't want this post to remain unanswered, so, here's the solution to your query. We hope it helps you and everyone viewing this post 😊

I understand your HP Pavilion 15-e061so is stuck in Airplane Mode and Wi-Fi won’t turn on, even after trying suggested steps. Let’s walk through a few targeted solutions to resolve this:

1. Check Physical Wireless Button or Key

Some Pavilion models have a physical wireless switch or a function key (like F12) with a wireless icon. Try pressing Fn + F12 or just F12 to toggle wireless.

2. Disable Airplane Mode via Settings

• Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Airplane Mode
• Toggle Airplane Mode to Off
• Ensure Wi-Fi is turned On

3. Use Windows Mobility Center

• Press Windows + X → Select Mobility Center
• Look for Wireless section and turn it On

4. Check Network Adapter Status

• Press Windows + R, type ncpa.cpl, press Enter
• Right-click your Wi-Fi adapter → Enable (if disabled)

5. Reinstall Wireless Drivers

• Go to Device Manager (devmgmt.msc)
• Expand Network Adapters
• Right-click your Wi-Fi adapter → Uninstall device
• Restart your PC to auto-reinstall the driver

Alternatively, download the latest driver from HP: Official HP® Support

6. Reset Network Settings

• Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced network settings > Network reset
• Click Reset now and restart your PC

7. BIOS Wireless Settings

• Restart your PC and press Esc or F10 to enter BIOS
• Look for Wireless LAN settings and ensure it’s Enabled
• Save and exit

8. HP Support Assistant

Use HP Support Assistant to auto-detect and fix network issues: HP Support Assistant | HP® Support

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Max3Aj