Sometimes you may have a problem connecting to the Wi-Fi on your Windows 10 PC.
If no Wi-Fi networks are found when there should be on your PC, then you will need to follow the solutions give in this article to fix it.
So, read through this guide and perform as shown to fix the issue.
What To Do When No Wi-Fi Networks Are Found On Windows 10 PC?
Follow the steps below when no Wi-Fi network is found and fix the problem.
Also, know what to do when Windows 10 Wi-Fi icon is missing.
1) Check If You Have Turned On The Airplane Mode
Sometimes we may turn on the Airplane mode by mistake. So, when on Windows 10 no Wi-Fi network is found, check if the Airplane mode is turned on.
To do so, follow the steps given below:
- Go to the Notification tray, and click on the Wi-Fi icon.
- If the Airplane mode is turned on, turn it off. When turned off, it should be greyed out.
- Now check if your PC can detect the internet connection. If not, then go to the next step.
2) Run Windows Network Troubleshooter
Windows has in-built troubleshooters to fix network problems.
So, when no Wi-Fi networks are found on Windows 10, run the network troubleshooter and see if it fixes the issue. Follow the steps below to do so:
- Open Windows Settings by pressing Win+ I keys. Select Update & Security.
- Click on the Troubleshoot option and next select Additional Troubleshooters.
- Click on Internet Connections and Run the troubleshooter. Follow the instructions provided on-screen to complete the process.
- If it detects no problem, then you can run the Network Adapter troubleshooter.
- Go to the Find and fix other problems section and click on the Network Troubleshooters option. Run the troubleshooter.
Hope after running these two troubleshooters, the issue will get fixed. If not, then go to the next step.
3) Rollback Network Adapter Drivers
The latest adapter drivers that you are using can be corrupted. This is the reason why no network is found on Windows 10.
So, roll back the drivers to the previous state following the steps given below:
- Press Windows + R keys on your keyboard to open the Run utility.
- Enter devmgmt.msc in the Run command box and press the Enter key or click on the OK button.
- When Device Manager opens, double-click on the Network Adapters section.
- Find the Wi-Fi adapter you use and double-click on it to expand its Properties.
- Go to the Driver tab and select the Roll Back Driver option.
- Click on the OK button. Click on the Yes button to confirm your action.
- Restart your PC and check if it and connect to the Wi-Fi now.
- If you see that the Roll back drivers option is greyed out like mine, go to the next step.
4) Update The Wi-Fi Adapter Drivers
You can also update your Network drivers. This will fix the problem if the driver is incompatible with your device or outdated.
To update the Wi-Fi drivers, follow the steps given below:
- Open Device Manager and expand the Network Adapters section.
- Right-click on your Wi-Fi adapter.
- Click on the Update driver option.
- From the next window, select the Search automatically for new drivers option.
- Follow the on-screen instructions provided to complete the process.
5) Reinstall The Network Adapter Drivers
If, after a diver update, you still could not connect to the Wi-Fi, reinstall the network drivers following the steps given below:
- Open Device Manager and expand the Network Adapters section.
- Choose your Wi-Fi adapter and right-click on it.
- Select Uninstall Device option as shown in the picture below.
- Restart the Computer, and it will automatically download the required Wi-Fi drivers.
6) Disable The Firewall
Sometimes Firewall may be overprotective and prevents you from accessing the network connection.
So, disable the Firewall temporarily. To do that, follow the steps given below:
- Enter Windows Defender Firewall in the Windows search box and click on the top option.
- From the left panel, select the Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off option.
- From the next window, click on the Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) option for both Private and Public network settings.
Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]
- Why does my Windows 10 say no Wi-Fi networks found?
Windows 10 can say no Wi-Fi networks are found if the airplane mode is turned on or the network drivers are outdated.\How
- Do I fix no Wi-Fi networks found the issue?
When no Wi-Fi network is found, roll back the network drivers, run the network troubleshooter, update or reinstall the Wi-Fi adapter drivers, and sizable airplane mode.
- How do I reinstall my Wi-Fi adapter driver?
To reinstall the network adapter drivers, open Device Manager > Expand Network Adapters section > Choose your Wi-Fi adapter and right click on it > Select Uninstall Device option.
Restart the PC, and Windows will automatically install the required drivers.
Final Words
After performing the above steps, I hope your PC can connect to the Wi-Fi now.
Let us know which method worked for you. For further queries, ask us in the comment section provided below.