In my laptop WiFi icon is missing.

Suresh Krishnamurthi 0 Reputation points
2026-10-09T10:23:23.7633333+00:00

I having Dell Inspiron 13 5379 laptop with windows 11 professional

I have verified the device manager network adapter is working fine.

But WiFi symbol is not visible in the task bar and network setting.

Windows updates are updated.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
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  1. Lucky98 0 Reputation points
    2026-10-10T13:38:59.1366667+00:00

    I am experiencing the same issue with a latest-generation HP EliteBook.

    I have already tested the following scenarios:

    • Windows 11 25H2 and 26H2, both with and without interrupting the OOBE.
    • When using the preinstalled version of Windows Pro, the system runs normally and the Wi-Fi adapter driver works as expected. However, the issue occurs when using Windows Enterprise.

    The problem appears after the system has been running for a certain amount of time. Windows then becomes unstable and sluggish, with symptoms such as a black screen, the taskbar disappearing, and overall poor system performance.

    Approximately one month ago, Windows 11 25H2 was working without any issues.

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  2. DaveM121 939.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-10T13:12:28.4266667+00:00

    On your keyboard, on the print screen key (PrtScr) is there a WiFi symbol?

    If so, try pressing that key or Fn + that key to test if that enables the WiFi.

    If that does not enable the WiFi, most likely there is a hardware fault with the WiFi card.

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  3. Suresh Krishnamurthi 0 Reputation points
    2026-10-10T13:06:35.52+00:00

    still it is not working

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  4. DaveM121 939.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-10T08:33:04.6066667+00:00

    If that process did not resolve the problem, because there is no problem indicated with the WiFi drivers and the error indicating the WiFi Adapter is not responding, most likely there is a hardware fault on the WiFi Card, it may need to be replaced, it would be best to contact Dell Support on their website.

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  5. Suresh Krishnamurthi 0 Reputation points
    2026-10-10T08:30:00.0666667+00:00

    Still not showing the Wifi Icon in laptop

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