Windows 11的系统托盘和快速设置(Quick Settings)窗格中是否缺少Wi-Fi选项？您在“设置”应用程序中查找(Settings)Wi-Fi偏好设置时是否也遇到困难？出现此问题的原因有多种，例如Wi-Fi服务故障、无线适配器不活动或Wi-Fi驱动程序损坏。
本故障排除指南将教您如何解决各种根本原因并恢复对Windows 11的Wi-Fi连接选项的访问。
1. 重启Wi-Fi服务
首先在Windows 11(Windows 11)中重新启动与无线互联网连接相关的后台服务。此操作对于解决Wi-Fi(Wi-Fi)问题背后的技术问题非常有效。就是这样：
- 按 Windows + R 打开“运行”。
- 键入 services.msc 并按 Enter。
- 向下滚动(Scroll)服务列表，右键单击“WLAN 自动配置”(WLAN AutoConfig)，然后选择“重新启动”(Restart)。如果该选项显示为灰色，请选择“开始”(Start)。
此外，检查WLAN AutoConfig是否配置为在系统启动时自动运行。为此，请双击该服务并确保启动(Startup)类型下拉列表设置为自动(Automatic)。
2. 重新启动电脑
系统重新启动对于解决由未完成的更新、过时的临时数据、驱动程序缓存损坏等引起的众多问题起着至关重要的作用。此外(Furthermore)，重新启动还可以解决快速启动(Fast Startup)引起的问题。
如果您还没有这样做，请打开“开始”(Start)菜单并选择Power > Restart（如果您看到可用选项，则选择
“更新并重新启动”）。(Update)
3. 启用 Wi-Fi 适配器
不活动的Wi-Fi适配器是阻止(Wi-Fi)Windows 11的Wi-Fi选项显示的常见原因。使用网络连接(Network Connections) 控制面板(Control Panel)小程序检查并启用它。就是这样：
- 打开“运行”(Run)框，键入 ncpa.cpl，然后选择“确定”。
- 如果 Wi-Fi 适配器设置呈灰色，请右键单击它。
- 选择启用。
重要提示：如果您使用笔记本电脑设备，它可能有一个物理开关（例如，位于键盘上方或外壳的正面或侧面），您必须打开该开关才能激活内部的 Wi-Fi适配器(Wi-Fi)。
4.检查组策略编辑器
如果您使用Windows 11 专业版(Pro edition of Windows 11)，由于特定的策略设置，系统托盘和“快速设置”(Quick Settings)窗格上的 Wi-Fi 图标可能不会显示。要检查并禁用它：
- 按Windows + R，键入 gpedit.msc，然后选择“确定”。
- 导航(Navigate)到组策略编辑器侧栏上的
User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu和任务栏。(Taskbar)
- 右键单击(Right-click)删除网络图标策略设置并选择属性
。(Remove)
- 选择禁用。
- 选择“应用”>“确定”。
注意：如果仅Windows 11的“快速设置”(Quick Settings)窗格（Windows 10中的“操作中心(Action Center)”）缺少Wi-Fi，您可以快速恢复它 - 只需选择铅笔形状的“编辑(Edit)快速设置”图标，选择“添加”(Add)，然后选择“Wi-Fi” -Fi(Wi-Fi)。
5.运行网络适配器故障排除程序(Run Network Adapter Troubleshooter)
Windows 11 具有内置的故障排除实用程序，可以自动扫描并修复网络适配器问题。运行它：
- 右键单击(Right-click)“开始”(Start)菜单并选择“设置”(Settings)。
- 转至系统 > 故障排除。
- 选择其他疑难解答。
- 选择“网络适配器”(Network Adapter)旁边的“运行”(Run)。
- 按照屏幕上的说明修复故障排除程序检测到的Wi-Fi问题。
6. 更新 Wi-Fi 驱动程序和 Windows
接下来，访问您的笔记本电脑/主板制造商的网站（HP、Dell、Acer等），搜索网络适配器的更新（您可以通过网络连接(Network Connections)小程序找到型号名称），然后下载并运行可执行驱动程序文件。
由于您的计算机没有Wi-Fi连接到互联网，因此您必须：
- 设置有线以太网(Ethernet)连接。
- 通过 USB 绑定您的手机(Tether your phone over USB)。
- 在另一台 PC 上下载驱动程序文件并通过(Download)USB传输。
当您执行此操作时，我们建议您将 Windows 11 更新到最新版本 - 转到Settings > Windows Update，然后选择“检查(Check)更新”。您还可以使用 Microsoft 更新目录(use the Microsoft Update Catalog)在可访问 Internet 的设备上
下载Windows更新，将其复制到闪存驱动器，然后脱机安装文件。(Windows)
7. 重新安装网络适配器驱动程序(Network Adapter Drivers)
如果Windows 11(Windows 11)中丢失Wi-Fi的问题仍然存在，请删除并重新添加网络适配器，以排除由驱动程序损坏引起的问题。要做到这一点：
- 右键单击(Right-click)“开始”(Start)按钮并选择“设备管理器”(Device Manager)。
- 展开网络适配器。
- 右键单击 Wi-Fi 适配器并选择卸载(Uninstall)设备。
- 选中“尝试(Attempt)删除该设备的驱动程序”旁边的框，然后选择“卸载”(Uninstall)。
- 重启你的电脑。
- 重新打开设备管理器(Device Manager)并在菜单栏上
选择Action > Scan
8. 回滚 Wi-Fi 驱动程序
(Roll)如果最近更新驱动程序后出现Wi-Fi丢失问题，请将电脑的无线适配器软件回滚到早期版本。要做到这一点：
- 打开设备管理器。
- 展开网络(Expand Network)适配器，右键单击您的无线适配器，然后选择属性。
- 切换到“驱动程序”(Driver)选项卡并选择“回滚驱动程序”(Roll Back Driver)。
9.修复Windows文件损坏问题(Fix Windows File Corruption Issues)
以下修复涉及使用SFC（系统文件检查器(System File Checker)）实用程序来扫描操作系统是否存在损坏和稳定性问题。您可以通过提升的命令提示符(elevated Command Prompt)或Windows PowerShell 控制台(Windows PowerShell console)运行它。就是这样：
- 打开“开始”(Start)菜单，选择“cmd”，然后选择“以管理员身份运行”(Run)。或者，右键单击“开始”(Start)按钮并选择“Windows 终端”(Windows Terminal) (管理员(Admin))。
- 在“用户帐户控制”(User Account Control)对话框中选择“是”(Yes)。
- 执行以下命令：
证监会/scannow
如果系统文件检查器(System File Checker)遇到无法修复的问题，
请进行DISM（部署映像服务和管理）扫描。(DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) scan)
10.重置电脑的网络堆栈(Networking Stack)
TCP TCP/IP堆栈包含用于网络上设备之间的通信和数据交换的协议。将其重置为默认设置并检查是否恢复 Windows 11 的Wi-Fi选项。就是这样：
- 打开提升的命令提示符(Command Prompt)或Windows PowerShell控制台。
- 按以下顺序执行以下命令：
ipconfig /flushdns
netsh winsock 重置目录
netsh int ip 重置
- 退出命令行并重新启动您的电脑。
11.重置网络设置
重置Windows 11的网络设置是解决由容易出错的网络配置引起的Wi-Fi问题的最后手段。该过程将重新安装所有网络适配器并将其他无线/有线组件恢复为其原始设置。
但是，请务必注意，重置网络设置还会删除以前保存的无线网络和密码。如果您想继续：
- 打开“设置”(Settings)应用程序，然后转到“网络(Network)和互联网”> “高级(Advanced)网络设置”。
- 选择网络重置。
- 选择立即重置。
重置过程后，Windows 11 应自动重新启动。如果您重新获得 Wi-Fi 选项的访问权限，请加入 Wi-Fi 网络以使您的电脑恢复在线。
你还应该做什么？
如果上述解决方案均无法帮助恢复 Windows 11 缺失的Wi-Fi选项，请通过在安全模式下启动操作系统(booting the operating system in Safe Mode)来继续进行故障排除。如果失败，请备份数据并将电脑重置为出厂默认设置(reset your PC to factory defaults)- 该过程会将所有设置恢复为默认设置，并解决核心系统功能的严重问题。
但是，如果恢复出厂设置也无法解决丢失Wi-Fi 的(Wi-Fi)问题，则可能表明无线网络硬件存在缺陷。寻求电脑支持专家的帮助来诊断问题的根源。
Wi-Fi Option Not Showing Up in Windows 11? 11 Fixes To Try
Is the Wi-Fi option missing from the system tray and Quick Settings pane in Windows 11? Do you also have trouble locating your Wi-Fі preferences within the Settings app? This problem can occur due to several factors, such as a malfunctioning Wi-Fi service, an inaсtive wireless adapter, or a corrupt Wi-Fi driver.
This troubleshooting guide will teach you how to address various underlying causes and restore access to Windows 11’s Wi-Fi connectivity options.
1. Restart the Wi-Fi Service
Begin by restarting the background service related to wireless internet connectivity in Windows 11. This action is highly effective at resolving technical problems behind Wi-Fi issues. Here’s how:
- Press Windows + R to open Run.
- Type services.msc and press Enter.
- Scroll down the list of services, right-click WLAN AutoConfig, and select Restart. If the option appears grayed out, choose Start.
Additionally, check if WLAN AutoConfig is configured to run automatically at system startup. To do that, double-click the service and ensure the Startup type drop-down is set to Automatic.
2. Restart Your PC
A system reboot plays a crucial role in clearing out numerous issues caused by unfinalized updates, obsolete temporary data, driver cache corruption, etc. Furthermore, a restart also addresses problems caused by Fast Startup.
If you haven’t already, open the Start menu and select Power > Restart (or Update and restart if you see it as an available option).
3. Enable the Wi-Fi Adapter
An inactive Wi-Fi adapter is a common reason preventing Windows 11’s Wi-Fi options from showing up. Use the Network Connections Control Panel applet to check and enable it. Here’s how:
- Open a Run box, type ncpa.cpl, and select OK.
- Right-click the Wi-Fi adapter setting if it’s grayed out.
- Select Enable.
Important: If you use a laptop device, it may have a physical switch—e.g., above the keyboard or the casing’s front or side—that you must turn on to activate the Wi-Fi adapter inside.
4. Check the Group Policy Editor
If you use the Pro edition of Windows 11, the Wi-Fi icon on the system tray and Quick Settings pane may not appear due to a specific policy setting. To check and disable it:
- Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, and select OK.
- Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar on the Group Policy Editor’s sidebar.
- Right-click the Remove the network icon policy setting and choose Properties.
- Select Disabled.
- Select Apply > OK.
Note: If Wi-Fi is missing only from Windows 11’s Quick Settings pane (a.k.a. Action Center in Windows 10), you can get it back quickly—just select the pencil-shaped Edit quick settings icon, select Add, and pick Wi-Fi.
5. Run Network Adapter Troubleshooter
Windows 11 has a built-in troubleshooting utility that automatically scans and fixes issues with network adapters. To run it:
- Right-click the Start menu and select Settings.
- Go to System > Troubleshoot.
- Select Other troubleshooters.
- Select Run next to Network Adapter.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to fix Wi-Fi issues the troubleshooter detects.
6. Update Wi-Fi Drivers and Windows
Next, visit your laptop/motherboard manufacturer’s website (HP, Dell, Acer, etc.), search for newer updates for your network adapter (you can find the model name via the Network Connections applet), and download and run the executable driver file.
Since your computer doesn’t have Wi-Fi connectivity to the internet, you must either:
While you’re at it, we recommend you update Windows 11 to its latest version—go to Settings > Windows Update and select Check for updates. You can also use the Microsoft Update Catalog to download Windows updates on a device with internet access, copy them to a flash drive, and install the files offline.
7. Reinstall the Network Adapter Drivers
If the missing Wi-Fi problem in Windows 11 persists, remove and re-add the network adapter to rule out issues that stem from driver corruption. To do that:
- Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.
- Expand Network adapters.
- Right-click the Wi-Fi adapter and select Uninstall device.
- Check the box next to Attempt to remove the driver for this device and select Uninstall.
- Restart your computer.
- Re-open the Device Manager and select Action > Scan for hardware changes on the menu bar.
8. Roll Back Wi-Fi Drivers
Roll back your PC’s wireless adapter software to an earlier version if the missing Wi-Fi issue occurs after a recent driver update. To do that:
- Open the Device Manager.
- Expand Network adapters, right-click your wireless adapter, and select Properties.
- Switch to the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver.
9. Fix Windows File Corruption Issues
The following fix involves using the SFC (System File Checker) utility to scan the operating system for corruption and stability issues. You can run it through an elevated Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell console. Here’s how:
- Open the Start menu, select cmd, and choose Run as administrator. Or, right-click the Start button and select Windows Terminal (Admin).
- Select Yes on the User Account Control dialog.
- Execute the following command:
sfc /scannow
Follow up with a DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) scan if the System File Checker encounters an issue it can’t repair.
10. Reset Your PC’s Networking Stack
The TCP/IP stack contains protocols for communication and data exchange between devices on a network. Reset it to its default settings and check if that restores Windows 11’s Wi-Fi options. Here’s how:
- Open an elevated Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell console.
- Execute the commands below in the following order:
ipconfig /flushdns
netsh winsock reset catalog
netsh int ip reset
- Exit the command line and restart your PC.
11. Reset the Network Settings
Resetting Windows 11’s network settings is a last-resort measure that resolves Wi-Fi issues caused by an error-prone networking configuration. The procedure reinstalls all network adapters and restores other wireless/wired components to their original settings.
However, it’s important to note that a network settings reset also removes previously saved wireless networks and passwords. If you want to go ahead:
- Open the Settings app and go to Network and internet > Advanced network settings.
- Select Network reset.
- Select Reset now.
Windows 11 should automatically restart after the reset procedure. If you regain access to your Wi-Fi options, join a Wi-Fi network to get your PC back online.
What Else Should You Do?
If none of the solutions above help restore Windows 11’s missing Wi-Fi options, continue troubleshooting by booting the operating system in Safe Mode. If that fails, back up your data and reset your PC to factory defaults—the process reverts all settings to their defaults and resolves severe issues with core system functionalities.
However, if a factory reset also fails to fix missing Wi-Fi issues, it could indicate defective wireless networking hardware. Seek assistance from a PC support specialist to diagnose the source of the problem.
