Hi,

This may happen if your Fast Startup feature is enabled. Fast Startup combines the elements of a cold shutdown and the hibernate (sleep) feature. When this is enabled, Windows closes all applications and logs off all users, just like what a normal shutdown do. But rather than dumping everything in RAM when turned off, Windows will save an image of your loaded kernel and drivers, making it look like it is on hibernate mode. This way, when you turn ON the computer, it simply reloads the file, making it boot times much faster compared to what we use to have before. To resolved your concern, follow these steps to disable the Fast Startup on your laptop to avoid this happening in the future:

  1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard, then click on Settings.
  2. On the Settings page, select System and choose Power & sleep.
  3. Under Power & sleep, click Additional power settings, and then click the Choose what power buttons do.
  4. Uncheck the box for Turn on fast startup (recommended).
  5. Make sure to click Save changes, then try to shut down to see if the issue persists.

Let us know if it works.

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September 29, 2015 - I’ve been seeing this for a few days on my Inspiron 13 7000 series laptop. When it started, I went to shut down my laptop at the end of the day and saw that instead of shutting down, it just went into airplane mode. Figuring I must of mis-clicked something, I carefully clicked Power → Shut Down.
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[Fix] Airplane Mode Turns On Automatically on Hibernate in Windows 10 and 11 – AskVG
August 26, 2023 - I observed that if we hibernate using Start Menu power options or by pressing Power button on our laptop/CPU, the above mentioned issue occurs and Windows 11 automatically resumes with Airplane Mode turned on.
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r/sysadmin on Reddit: Airplane mode happens RANDOMLY on Windows 10 (I have tried everything!)
December 23, 2019 - When this happens, it's like the FN combination stops working as well--at the most, all it will do is turn the Wifi off, and when it turns back on, it comes back up in Airplane mode again.
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Consider it's related to power save settings on Wired or wireless network adapter. Please try to check on this option:

If this doesn't work, export the energy report by running this commands and post here:

powercfg /energy

I have noticed this error in your energy report, it seems that there is the USB mouse may cause your issue. Please unplug this mouse and see if your sleep can work fine.

USB Suspend:USB Device not Entering Selective Suspend

This device did not enter the USB Selective Suspend state. Processor power management may be prevented when this USB device is not in the Selective Suspend state. Note that this issue will not prevent the system from sleeping.

Device Name USB Composite Device

Host Controller ID PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_9D2F

Host Controller Location PCI bus 0, device 20, function 0

Device ID USB\VID_046D&PID_C52F (This is an usb mouse device)

Port Path 2

See these: please configure your sleep mode again, in advanced power option, enable USB settings:

Power Policy:Sleep timeout is disabled (Plugged In) The computer is not configured to automatically sleep after a period of inactivity. Power Policy:USB Selective Suspend is disabled (Plugged In) The current power policy has globally disabled USB selective suspend.

Weird issue.

Not sure if this is related to the insider preview version. Since such version of Windows are still in testing, some issue can be noticed when it was used, you can submit some feedback to see if there's any similar issue.

At this time, i would like to suggest you to update the BIOS and run commands below to repair system components:

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

SFC /scannow

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I had the same problem if I run virtual box, but when I switch of my virtual machines and exit virtual box then the problem seems to disappear.

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August 25, 2026 - airplane mode - posted in Windows 11: Recently, when i attempt shutting down my laptop within seconds of closeing the lid, after pressing shut down suddenly windows 11 comes back on in airplane mode. repeated attempts turning off work but as soon as i close the lid back comes windows 11.
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Windows 10 Airplane Mode Turns On by Itself: 12 Fixes — w3tutorials.net
This problem is surprisingly common on Windows 10 laptops, and it can be triggered by anything from a bumped hardware switch to a radio-state bug that resurfaces after every sleep cycle.
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Thanks for your reply.

We're looking at the possibility that it could be a software conflict. Perhaps, you may also right. It could be the current update that may cause the issue.

To isolate your concern, let's try to perform a clean boot. A clean boot is performed to start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. You may refer to this link. Another troubleshooting steps that we can recommend is to start your PC in safe mode. Safe mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. Follow these:

1. From Settings.

  1. Press Windows logo key Windows logo key  + I on your keyboard to open Settings. If that doesn't work, select the Start  button in the lower-left corner of your screen, then select Settings.
  2. Select Update & security  > Recovery.
  3. Under Advanced startup, select Restart now.
  4. After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot> Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
  5. After your PC restarts, you'll see a list of options. Select 4 or F4 to start your PC in Safe Mode. Or if you'll need to use the Internet, select 5 or F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.

2. From the sign-in screen.

  1. Restart your PC. When you get to the sign-in screen, hold the Shift key down while you select Power icon**> Restart.**
  2. After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
  3. After your PC restarts, you'll see a list of options. Select 4 or F4 to start your PC in Safe Mode. Or if you'll need to use the Internet, select 5 or F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.

Should you need further assistance, please let us know.

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Hi Mark,

An outdated network driver is one of the possible causes why Airplane mode automatically turns on after restart. To isolate your concern, kindly answer the following:

  • Can you check the other user account to see if the issue persists?
  • Do you have a physical wireless toggle on your device that we can switch off the Airplane mode? See the photo below. !
  • Did you check the Airplane mode icon in the taskbar if it's highlighted?
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How to Fix Windows 10 Turns On Airplane Mode by Itself
October 23, 2025 - Once you get a success message, restart the computer for the changes to come into effect. To re-enable Airplane Mode, again open Command Prompt with administrative privileges and execute the following command:SC CONFIG RmSvc START= AUTO · Here are some of the reasons the Airplane mode keeps turning on a laptop running Windows 10: A bug in the OS – If you started encountering the problem after updating Windows 10, it’s likely that the installed version has a bug triggering the issue.
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Hi, Taylor Shaw2

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

We understand that you are experiencing problems with your laptop automatically turning on Airplane Mode and causing the network to be unable to connect, this may be related to the driver and network configuration settings, we recommend that you try the following options. I.Update the network driver:Go to Device Manager, locate your network adapter, right-click on it and select “Update Driver”. Select the software that automatically searches for updated drivers.-If the automatic driver update doesn't work, you need to visit your computer manufacturer to download the driver for the corresponding computer model, install it and reboot.Check the power management:In Device Manager, expand the Network Adapters category, right-click on your Wi-Fi adapter, select Properties, go to the Power Management tab, and make sure that “Allow computer to turn off this device to save power” is unchecked.III. Disable Airplane Mode via Command Prompt:Try to re-enable the Wi-Fi adapter by opening the command prompt as administrator and running the following command.netsh int set interface name=“Wi-Fi” admin=enabledIV. Check the network configuration information:i.Reset the network1. Search for CMD, open it and find Command Prompt (, run it in administrator) mode.2. In the command box that pops up, enter the following commands in order (enter the next one after each line has finished running) ipconfig /release

ipconfig /renew

ipconfig /flushdns

ipconfig /registerdns

netsh int ip reset

netsh winsock reset

netsh winhttp reset proxy
  1. Restart the computer to see if the problem can be solved.ii.Reset Network SettingsTap windows+R, type inetcpl.cpl, open Internet Options, click Advanced, and check “Use SSL 3.0”, “Use TLS 1.0”, “Use TLS 1.1”, ‘Use TLS 1.2’, reboot the computer after applying them to see if the problem can be solved.iii.Reset Proxy Server SettingsTap windows+R, type inetcpl.cpl, open Internet Options, click Connections, tap LAN Settings, check whether the Proxy Server column is checked, if so, uncheck it and tap OK, restart your computer after applying it to see if it can solve the problem.V. Perform a clean bootThe method is as follows1. Click Windows+R and type msconfig.2. Open System Configuration and select General tab - Selective Startup.3. Remove the checkmark of Load startup items.4. Go to the Services tab - click Hide all microsoft services in the lower left corner, and then click Disable all.5. Click OK and restart your computer. (Be sure to select Hide all Microsoft services first and then click Disable all, otherwise it may cause unforeseen problems such as not being able to access the system.)Check if the problem will reappear.*Disclaimer: A “clean boot” starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. It helps to determine whether a background service is interfering with your game or program and to isolate the cause of a problem.**These steps of "clean boot" might look complicated at first glance. However, to avoid any trouble for you, please follow them in order and step-by step so that it will help you get back on track.*VI. Create a new local account for testing:Search for CMD, then run it in administrator mode and enter the following commandsnet user USERNAME PASSWORD /addnet localgroup administrators USERNAME /addUSERNAME PASSWORD can be replaced with your desired account name and password, if you don't need a password you can leave out the PASSWORD.If there is no problem under the new account, this should be a fault of the account profile, please refer to the following article under Repair Corrupt Profile for the solution to transfer your information to the new account.*Troubleshoot problems signing in to Windows - Microsoft Support* (The procedure is the same for Windows 11 and Windows 10, you can directly refer to the scenario for Windows 10 and execute it.)If none of the above solutions can solve your problem, then you need to consider hardware related issues, and we recommend you to contact your computer manufacturer to have your computer tested and repaired.

Best Regards

Nicholas.Z - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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December 8, 2017 - Your disc images should also be checked if these form a regular part of your back up strategy ( as they should!) ... Thank you for your input. I looked at all four of those links provided by Juliet. Those address an issue of computers starting with airplane mode enabled and being unable to turn it off. I don't have that issue, I have no problem turning airplane mode off. While it's annoying that the laptop boots in airplane mode, what is most concerning to me is the fact that I can't shut it down. When I try, it reboots, every time.
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January 6, 2021 - As most people who travel know, it's most often enabled during takeoffs and landings on airplanes, so that active data signals from phones, laptops and the like won't interfere with cockpit communications during these times.
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July 22, 2025 - Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support. Download Microsoft Edge More info about Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge ... I am using Windows 11 Pro, OS build 26100.4652, Experience: Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.128.0 ; version: 24H2 · recently i am facing an issue; when i click on shut down, it doesn't shut down properly and again display login screen menu, so when i log in again and windows starts it automatically turns on aeroplane mode, so i have to manually close aeroplane mode and turn on wifi.
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wireless - HP laptop goes into AIRPLANE mode after suspend.How to fix it? - Ask Ubuntu
So, I found a WORKAROUND of the problem by simply changing how my laptop responds to lid closing. Simply, use the command sudo sh -c 'echo "HandleLidSwitch=lock" >> /etc/systemd/logind.conf' && reboot It will now LOCK the computer every time lid closes instead of suspending and hence no problem of AIRPLANE MODE.
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July 14, 2020 -

Randomly my laptop seems to disconnect from the wifi and go into what I think is airplane mode, and when I press to turn airplane mode off it just turns it on, and when it's like this I can't reconnect to the wifi. photo

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May 27, 2025 - Many issues, including a device stuck in Airplane Mode, can often be fixed with a simple restart. Use a keyboard shortcut. Look for a key on your keyboard that shows an icon resembling a radio tower. This key varies by model and is usually a function key or along the top row, like PrtScr (PrintScreen). Hold the Function (Fn) key and press the key with the radio tower icon. If it works, a notification should appear in the upper-left corner saying "Airplane Mode off", and connectivity like Wi-Fi will be restored.
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January 24, 2026 -

As the title and video shows my laptop has been turning itself back on after using the shutdown in windows menu, curious if anyone knows why it would be doing this? I've already made sure nothing can "wake" the computer like the mouse and keyboard or anything else, even though it's not going to sleep so it shouldn't be that either way. I've checked bios and couldn't see anything in there that could cause this. I thought of a few things I thought I'd ask about to see if they could be the culprits. I have an external SSD - thought maybe that could be "waking" it or preventing it from shutting down fully if it's still doing something in the background? I also use the mobile Hotspot on the computer because I don't get a wifi signal where I'm at with it but I do have it plugged in ethernet so I use that to get the wifi on my phone, could that be keeping it from shutting down properly if my phone is still connected to it? And lastly, I noticed that I do have the KB5074109 update installed on the laptop which I haven't had ANY noticeable problems from so far but I do know this update has many issues so wondering if maybe this could be one of them? It's not that big of an issue it's just more annoying that I have to wait for it to boot itself back up and then shut it down again from the login screen and then it finally works but it always does say that someone is "still using the computer" when I go to do that which makes it seem like it's not actually shutting down properly that first time.

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February 7, 2026 - When that service becomes unstable, it can repeatedly trigger Airplane mode, causing the annoying on–off loop.