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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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
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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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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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December 23, 2019 -

Acer Aspire A515-51G

Windows 10

Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377 Wireless Network Adapter.

Basically at any random time, the computer can just switch into airplane mode. I have messed with the power management settings with the adapter. I have updated the adapter. I have installed windows updates. Nothing can fix this problem. Major credit if you can solve this one.

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Hello Steve

Thank you so much for reaching out, I am Udit an independent advisor, and I am glad to assist you today with this issue. It’s good to hear that the issues with your scanner and printer have been resolved. And about Airplane Mode, Please follow these steps to fix it.

First Some laptops have a physical switch or key combination (like Fn + F2 or similar) to toggle wireless connections. Please ensure that this switch is not set to Airplane mode.

Then Go to Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Airplane mode

Try toggling it off from there.

If it's greyed out, proceed to the next steps.

Right-click Start and select Device Manager

Expand Network adapters

Right-click on your Wi-Fi adapter and select Disable, wait a few seconds, then right-click and Enable

Do the same for any Bluetooth devices if needed

After this, check if Airplane mode can be turned off.

Now Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter

Locate Radio Management Service, right-click and select Properties

Set the Startup type to Automatic, then click Start if it’s not already running

Apply and close, then restart your device.

After restarting your device Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Status

Scroll down and click Network reset

This will remove and reinstall all your network adapters and set everything back to default

Your system will restart automatically after the reset.

Then Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update

Click Check for updates and install any available optional updates, especially those related to drivers or network functionality.

If the issue persists even after these steps, you might want to check with the device manufacturer’s support page to ensure there’s no specific update needed for the wireless drivers compatible with the latest Windows 10 version.

Please let me know how it goes or if you'd like help with any of the steps.

Best regards,

Udit

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Thank you for update, sound like something within the update process may be looping in the background.

one thing you could try is using the Windows Update Troubleshooter.

Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot

Click on Additional troubleshooters

Select Windows Update and run the troubleshooter

This might help clear up any unfinished update tasks that could be interfering with driver behavior or wireless functionality.

If this doesn't work then the last option I can suggest at this point is to reinstall Windows. This can help reset all system components and resolve any deep-level conflicts, especially those related to networking and updates.

If you would like to know how to do that, let me know and I will guide you.

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I don't have to press any buttons, move my mouse, or do anything, Airplane mode will just randomly switch on and then off on my HP laptop. It happened in Windows 10, I updated to 11, and it still happens. I've switched to my different internets and moved to different areas in my home yet nothing fixes the issue. I don't have a button for airplane mode, though I do have one with the mobile hotspot signal, which I have not been pressing. I don't know how to fix this issue at this point.

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Answer: Check to see if there is a small slide switch on the side of your laptop; it is very easy to slide on and off. It may have symbol that looks like a tower that is transmitting. This is basically a hardware “on - off” switch to turn off your wireless, or go into “Airplane Mode”, ...
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September 26, 2021 - Computer Type: Laptop System Manufacturer/Model Number: Dell 5580 OS: 10pro 20H1 CPU: i5 Memory: 16Gb Monitor(s) Displays: Matte Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 ... I do not think you can simply click to turn flight mode off after using reg file However to be certain you would have to check yourself ... Thank you Macboatmaster Just did a rough test and am now more puzzled. Following Brink's tutorial ... Turn On or Off Airplane Mode in Windows 10 and specifically the section for the regfile method ...
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r/WindowsHelp on Reddit: Hi.. um.. My Airplane mode is stuck.. And despite that I have a wifi in my house, the laptop doesn't pick up on it before I put the airplane mode back on. (Btw, I already shut it down left it for hours and opened it. And it's still there)
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This was before my network wasn't showing . I curiously just clicked on airplane mode thinking It'll turn back up and fix the network, after I shut it down and booted it back up.. then it'sjust this after I booted up yesterday A light textrued Airplane mode button that should've been deep bluish. Also, its just Network and internet settings. It's been 1 day.

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Go into device manager and remove the network/WIFI adaptor and reboot. If that doesn't work open a elevated command prompt and type in "sfc /scannow" to fix the file system.
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