Windows 10 Stuck in Airplane Mode: How to Fix It

Is your Windows 10 computer stuck in Airplane Mode and unable to connect to Wi-Fi? Maybe you need to transfer a file but can't use Bluetooth. Don't worry; this article will help you out.

You'll find out why Windows 10 gets stuck in Airplane Mode and ten ways to fix it. After reading this article, you'll be able to connect your device to a wireless network.

Why does Windows 10 get stuck on Airplane Mode?

If you can't turn off Flight Mode on your device, you'll be unable to connect to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. There are countless reasons why Windows 10 might get stuck in Flight Mode. Some of these issues include:

• Can't Install Windows 10
• Misbehaving Wi-Fi software
• Hardware issues with your Wi-Fi chip
• Buggy network drivers

Now, let's look at some practical ways to fix the Windows 10 Airplane Mode stuck issue.

[[2]](#2) Fix for Windows 10 Flight Mode getting stuck

If you can't turn off Airplane Mode or the toggle is grayed out in Windows 10, there are several ways to fix this problem. However, you need to understand that only some of the solutions will work for you. Try all ten solutions until you find the right one for you.

1. Method 1: Restart the Device
2. Method 2: Disable Airplane Mode through System Settings
3. Method 3: Reset Network Settings
4. Method 4: Turn Off Radio Management Settings
5. Method 5: Flush DNS and Renew IP Address
6. Method 6: Edit the Registry
7. Method 7: Enable Normal Startup
8. Method 8: Modify Power Settings
9. Method 9: Troubleshoot Internet Connections
10. Method 10: Disable Antivirus Software

Method 1: Restart Your Device

Sometimes, your device might need a little help to get all of its software and programs running. If you can't turn off Flight Mode on Windows 10, restarting your device is your best bet. This will get everything on your device starting from scratch.

Step 1: Click the "Start" menu on the taskbar.

Step 2: Click the “Power” button, and a menu with options to sleep, shut down, or restart will appear.

Step 3: Choose Restart to power off your device and then turn it back on automatically.

Select “Restart Device”.

Step 4. Wait a few minutes for your computer to start up. Then check if you can turn Airplane Mode off.

Method 2: Turn Off Flight Mode Using System Settings

Try turning Airplane Mode off through Settings. This can help resolve the issue. Here's how:

Step 1: Click “Settings.”

Step 2: Next, select the “Network & Internet” option from the Settings menu.

Step 3: Turn off Airplane Mode from the Settings option. Also, check if the "Turn on to stop all wireless networks" option is enabled.

Method 3: Reset Network Settings

You can resolve a stuck Airplane Mode by resetting your network settings. Before doing this, make sure you have your Wi-Fi password written down, as all networks will be removed from your device. Here's how to do it:

Step 1: Go to Settings, then to Network & Internet.

Step 2: Click on “Advanced network settings” and then select “Network Reset.”

Step 3: Select “Reset now,” and then wait for your device to finish the process.

Step 4: After resetting your device, enter your Wi-Fi password. Try turning Airplane Mode off and on again, then reconnect to your Wi-Fi network.

Method 4: Turn off Wi-Fi management settings

Radio management settings can be unnecessary and sometimes get in the way of turning off Airplane Mode. Try disabling them to see if it helps you. Here's how:

Step 1: Press the "Windows" and "R" keys on your keyboard at the same time to open a new window.

Step 2: Type services.msc in the search box, and then click OK.

A new window will open showing your device's services.

Step 4: Right-click on “Wireless Management” and select “Properties.”

Step 5: Now go to the “Startup Type” property and disable it.

Step 6: Try turning Airplane Mode on and off, then check if the issue is resolved.

Method 5: Flush DNS Cache and Update IP Address

Follow Method 4, and then clear your device's DNS and renew its IP address. The steps below will help you do that.

Step 1: Press "Windows + R" to open the "Run" tool, then type cmd to launch the Command Prompt.

Step 2: Type ipconfig /flushdns and press "Enter." The DNS cache has now been cleared.

Step 3. Repeat Step 1, and then type each of the following commands on a new line and press “Enter”:

The device's IP address has been updated. Try turning Airplane Mode off; if that doesn't work, proceed to Method 6.

Method 6: Edit the Registry

You can exit Airplane Mode by editing the Registry. However, make sure you have a backup of your Registry in case you run into trouble without a component of it.

Step 1: Open the Run tool, type regedit, and press "Enter."

Step 2. Use the "Registry Key" and navigate to the following location:

The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class registry key.

Use the registry key

3. A new window will appear. Click the radio button next to "Enable Key" and change the Value data to "1".

Click to enable the Radio Key.

Step 4: Restart your device, turn Airplane Mode off, and check again.

Method 7: Start Normally

If you can't turn off Flight Mode on Windows 10, try starting your device normally. Follow these steps:

Step 1: After launching the Run utility, type in msconfig.

Step 2: Select "Normal Startup" and apply the changes.

Step 3: Restart your device and check that it's in Airplane Mode.

Method 8: Change Power Settings

Your computer's power settings might turn off the wireless adapter to save power. Changing your power settings might fix this problem.

Step 1: Press the "Windows key + X" on your keyboard to open Device Manager.

Step 2: Click “Network adapters,” and then expand the list of adapters.

Click Network adapters.

Step 3: Open the properties of your Wi-Fi network.

Step 4: Click the Power Management tab, and check the box for Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.

Step 5: Restart your device, and then check if the issue has been resolved.

Method 9: Fix Internet Connection Issues

Solving network issues can help with any problems connecting to the Internet. Running the troubleshooter might automatically turn off Airplane Mode.

Step 1: Click “Settings.”

Step 2: Now, click on 'Update & Security.' Next, go to 'Troubleshoot' and click on 'Network Connections.'

Click “Troubleshoot problems,” and then select “Internet Connections.”

Method 10: Disable Your Antivirus Software

Your antivirus software might be causing Windows 10 to be in Airplane mode. Try turning off your antivirus to exit Airplane mode.

Step 1: Open Task Manager, and then right-click on a blank area of the taskbar.

Right-click in an empty area of the taskbar.

Step 2. Select the "Startup" tab and disable the antivirus application.

Step 3 Close all tabs and restart your computer. We hope that one of these ten solutions has worked for you, and you can now disable Airplane Mode.

Conclusions

Upon finishing this article, you should grasp the key information about this issue and learn 10 methods to fix a Windows PC stuck in Airplane Mode. With these solutions, you won't worry about being unable to connect to WiFi. We hope this article not only assists you with your current problem but also proves beneficial in the future.