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Hi, My wifi and bluetooth icon have disappeared from my computer after updating to windows 11. Does anyone know what to do?

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Hi @Andre245 

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

 

Thanks for posting your query! We're here to help you get back up and running.

 

It looks like this issue has been reported by other Windows 11 users, especially after updates. Here are some steps to restore your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth icons

 

Fixing Missing Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Icons

 

Step 1: Restart Windows Explorer

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Find Windows Explorer in the list.
  3. Right-click and select Restart.

Step 2: Enable Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Services

  1. Press Win + R, type services.msc, and hit Enter.
  2. Locate Bluetooth Support Service and WLAN AutoConfig.
  3. Right-click each service and select Restart.
  4. Set Startup Type to Automatic.

Step 3: Check Network & Bluetooth Settings

  1. Open Settings > Network & Internet.
  2. Click Wi-Fi and ensure it’s enabled.
  3. Open Settings > Bluetooth & Devices.
  4. Toggle Bluetooth Off and then On.

Step 4: Update or Reinstall Drivers

  1. Open Device Manager (Win + X > Device Manager).
  2. Expand Network Adapters and Bluetooth.
  3. Right-click each device and select Update Driver.
  4. If the issue persists, try Uninstalling the drivers and restarting your laptop.

Step 5: Run Windows Troubleshooter

  1. Open Settings > System > Troubleshoot.
  2. Select Other Troubleshooters.
  3. Run Network Adapter and Bluetooth Troubleshooters.

 

Let me know what results you get, and I can refine the approach further! Hopefully, we can get your icons back.

 

 

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Take care, and have an amazing day!

 

Regards, 

Hawks_Eye

I am an HP Employee.

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