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In my laptop WiFi icon is missing.

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
asked 2026-10-09T10:23:23.7633333+00:00
Suresh Krishnamurthi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-10T13:38:59.1366667+00:00
Lucky98 0 Reputation points
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how to fix canon TS6120 series

how to install my printer canon TS6120 on my Windows 11

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-10T07:21:56.01+00:00
DianaRodriguez-1816 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-10T07:56:52.4233333+00:00
IGYQ 22,225 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Printer and laptop not communicating

new Epson xp1700 and dell laptop on windows 11 are not communicating for printing. Epson tech narrowed it down to something blocking the connection. I disabled Norton for a few minutes but no luck. He suggested that you might be able to solve problem.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-09T22:47:43.73+00:00
Peggy Tardy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-09T23:25:40.36+00:00
Ivan B 125.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix a bluescreen when using PC hotspot.

Hi there, Over the past few days, I've witnessed my PC crushing whenever I enable the hotspot and connect my phone. Once I've connected to the hotspot, it takes about 5 minutes and my pC crashes. here are the dump files:…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-09T14:08:53.0133333+00:00
steven okoth 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-09T16:15:06.5233333+00:00
David-M 127.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Problem compliance VPN CISCO CONNECT

Cuando trato de conectarme a vpn (cisco) del cliente con el cual trabajo me da un error de compliance. No se si es a nivel win que me este faltando algo. Me ayudan a validarlo?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-09T14:34:56.8933333+00:00
ZUFFI Alvaro ACCENTURE 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-09T15:27:54.7133333+00:00
DYARI BARHAM 37,841 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows 11 Computers Lose Wi-Fi Network Printer Connection

I spent over an hour reviewing somewhat similar questions on the community, but did not see a suitable answer. Our family has 5 Windows 11 Professional computers sharing our Brother MFC-L2750DW on our Private (not Public) home network. All computers…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-07T14:41:40.18+00:00
Samurai 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-08T11:12:34.7166667+00:00
Kai-H 28,245 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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windows 11 Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160 MHz only can 20 MHZ

Device name MSI Processor 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-11800H @ 2.30GHz 2.30 GHz Installed RAM 16.0 GB (15.7 GB usable) Device ID 9393E9DE-CEED-438F-BF1A-6DAD72FB23DF Product ID 00327-35942-28723-AAOEM System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-08T04:29:12.62+00:00
Violet Phan 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-08T05:55:29.5933333+00:00
Ruwim.B 6,995 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How to correct a white X on the network name

A computer tech sold me Netgear WiFi USB adapter to resolve my connectivity issue. It worked fine in the store but at home I get a white X by our network name. Forgetting the network doesn’t help. Any suggestions? I use a 2023 HP laptop with Windows 11.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-07T21:12:47.31+00:00
Kim L 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-07T21:47:25.73+00:00
Francisco Montilla 31,080 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Wifi and Bluetooth missing

After booting my laptop up, my Bluetooth and WiFi buttons were suddenly missing, and I could only use Ethernet. I already tried the suggested steps to try by John DeV in the post of Shannon Priddy but nothing worked.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-06T04:47:20.56+00:00
Frenz Levi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T10:11:52.4066667+00:00
DaveM121 937.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I'm trying to connect to WiFi but it is only giving me the Ethernet option, how can I fix this?

I'm setting up Windows and when I try to connect to the internet, it only gives me the Ethernet cable option and not the Wireless Internet option. I'm stuck because I cannot fully set up my Windows

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-04T20:13:55.04+00:00
danae deniz 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-05T00:53:08.72+00:00
Bulldog 4,865 Reputation points
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how to find IP address in win 11 for router and what does it look like

how to find IP addresses in win 11 for router and extender and what do they look like? I get to the WIFI window of Settings and find addresses but I don't know which one to use. None of them look like the instructions of my new extender which is…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-04T04:02:02.7933333+00:00
Howell Payne 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-04T07:42:31.5033333+00:00
franco d'esaro 25,186 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Printer connection

I HAVE SPENT 4 DAYS TROUBLESHOOTING CONNECTION PROBLEMS WITH MY PRINTER. I DO GET AN ERROR, BUT NO EXPLANATION FOR IT. THERE IS NO MORE FIXES TO TRY. I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM ALL OF A SUDDEN.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-04T01:00:13.2933333+00:00
Chris Fryman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-04T02:33:15+00:00
GTS-NJ 1,085 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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no internet connection

Network trouble shoot diagnostics claims "good news you are connected to the internet. Internet connection in task bar says you are not connected ? Cant reinstall drivers in device manager !11 no internet

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-03T17:03:32.7466667+00:00
J F B 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T17:37:25.49+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig 33,410 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Need to hotspot from my verizon phone to my HP laptop

Need to hotspot from my verizon phone to my HP laptop. I keep getting the message that my pc cannot connect to my Samsung Verizon phone hotspot. I must be missing some connection on my laptop, but cannot figure it out. The PC and the phone are…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-03T12:42:03.43+00:00
Wanda Wickenhauser 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-03T12:57:45.3033333+00:00
franco d'esaro 25,186 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

Edge cannot connect to the Internet but Outlook and Chrome can

My MS Surface uses the same Internet as my PC. Both run Windows 11, but MS Edge on the PC has stopped connecting to the Internet although Outlook on the PC does. I have tried using the AI, ( I have 5 pages of advice which does not work.) I eventually…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-30T14:07:18.05+00:00
KeithDransfield-7950 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-10-02T08:07:08.4366667+00:00
Clary-N 16,910 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to fix MediaTek WiFi 6E MT7902 Wireless Lan Card

Following a software update (assumed) the MediaTek wireless network card fails to start. I've only had this Minisforum mini pc for 2 months, but it seems that these cards have many reported issues. I have tried all the fixes from Copilot but with no…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-08-03T09:52:19.82+00:00
Riccky Burstow 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-02T04:37:02.4933333+00:00
GDV 0 Reputation points
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THE STATUS OF MY PRINTER IS OFFLINE.

THE STATUS OF MY PRINTER IS OFFLINE. HOW DO I CHANGE THE STATUS TO ONLINE?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-01T20:10:52.0666667+00:00
Ron Huffman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-02T00:22:28.22+00:00
Dio Xavier 297.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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None of the advice Microsoft offers helps

I’m a college student who uses his laptop for exams, recently my WiFi adapter stopped working meaning I have no WiFi access, not even Ethernet, tried everything, I’ve reinstalled the driver multiple times, tried reinstalling the files, uninstalled my…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-01T04:23:16.69+00:00
Amir chemouny 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-01T05:20:09.9033333+00:00
DaveM121 937.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

VPN not engaging

when i try to print from my laptop it says no VPN but in setting it show vpn on

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-30T22:15:35.03+00:00
Roosevelt Johnson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-30T23:17:27+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 89,540 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Wi-Fi driver keeps dropping

most times I restart my laptop, the Wi-Fi does not connect. When accessing help, the error seems to indicate Wi-Fi adaptor does not start.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-30T21:14:03.12+00:00
Natalia Driga 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-30T21:47:40.6966667+00:00
EmilyS726 271.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor