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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Shutting down just toggles airplane mode and reboots - Windows - Spiceworks Community
April 17, 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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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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Windows Report
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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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Lifewire
lifewire.com › fix-windows-10-stuck-in-airplane-mode-4589190
Laptop Stuck in Airplane Mode? Fix It on Windows 10
May 27, 2025 - Fix Windows 10 Airplane Mode issues with simple steps. Get your PC back online and reconnect to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular quickly.
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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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Ask Ubuntu
askubuntu.com › questions › 1215369 › hp-laptop-goes-into-airplane-mode-after-suspend-how-to-fix-it
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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Reddit
reddit.com › r/sysadmin › airplane mode happens randomly on windows 10 (i have tried everything!)
r/sysadmin on Reddit: Airplane mode happens RANDOMLY on Windows 10 (I have tried everything!)
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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The Windows Club
thewindowsclub.com › the windows club › airplane mode keeps turning on and off in windows 11
Airplane mode keeps turning On and Off in Windows 11
Follow these working solutions if Airplane mode keeps turning On or Off. It can be network adapter issue or hardware switch causing the problem.
Published   March 5, 2025
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TCPalm
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Computer help: New HP laptop keeps going into airplane mode
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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EaseUS
easeus.com › knowledge center › windows 10 stuck in airplane mode and how to fix it
Windows 10 Stuck in Airplane Mode and How to Fix it
June 30, 2025 - Step 3. Reboot your device and check if you are now set to airplane mode. The Power Management Settings on your computer may periodically disable your wireless adapter. Changing the power setting might help to resolve the issue.
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Windows 10 Forums
tenforums.com › network-sharing › 185610-force-always-start-flight-mode.html
Force always start in flight mode - Windows 10 Help Forums
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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HP Support Community
h30434.www3.hp.com › t5 › Notebook-Wireless-and-Networking › Airplane-mode-is-turning-on-and-off-automatically › td-p › 6716367
Airplane mode is turning on and off automatically. - HP Support Community - 6716367
June 7, 2018 - Click Update Driver Software and then follow the steps in the wizard that appears. Restart the computer and check. Method 3: Check in compatibility mode. Download the Wireless/Wi-Fi drivers from your computer manufacture website for Windows 10, if not available.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/windowshelp › 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)
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)
March 28, 2025 -

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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Hp laptop keeps going into airplane mode - HP Support Community - 6936992
December 17, 2018 - I have reviewed your post and I understand, the computer automatically switches to the "Airplane" mode. This issue can occur due to various reasons like computer settings, updates, hardware issue,... are to name a few.
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JustAnswer
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Laptop Stuck in Airplane Mode? Expert Solutions & Answers
To fix airplane mode stuck, first toggle the airplane mode switch or press the function key (e.g., Fn + F2). Check the Network & Internet settings to disable airplane mode manually. For missing cursor arrow, try reconnecting or updating the ...
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How to Fix Laptop Stuck in Airplane Mode: Expert Solutions
If there isn't a dedicated key on your keyboard with an airplane icon, then let's try pressing Fn and F2 on your keyboard at the same time. If that doesn't work, try pressing Fn and F11. If none of these steps resolve the issue, and you've tried the steps I outlined in my previous message and they haven't worked, then I would deem the laptop to be having either a fully corrupted operating system, or the internal WiFi adapter is defective and will need to be replaced.
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SoftwareKeep
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Fix Windows 10 Airplane Mode Stuck (2025) | SoftwareKeep
December 20, 2024 - Resetting your network settings entirely may help resolve issues with Airplane mode getting stuck. Warning: Resetting your network settings will make your device forget WiFi details, VPN connections, and ethernet networks.