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:
- Press the Windows key on your keyboard, then click on Settings.
- On the Settings page, select System and choose Power & sleep.
- Under Power & sleep, click Additional power settings, and then click the Choose what power buttons do.
- Uncheck the box for Turn on fast startup (recommended).
- 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,
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:
- Press the Windows key on your keyboard, then click on Settings.
- On the Settings page, select System and choose Power & sleep.
- Under Power & sleep, click Additional power settings, and then click the Choose what power buttons do.
- Uncheck the box for Turn on fast startup (recommended).
- Make sure to click Save changes, then try to shut down to see if the issue persists.
Let us know if it works.
**If you think this was helpful, you may "mark it as the answer" to help those who are facing the same problem.**
What model laptop is it? This issue is known with the Dell 13 9365.
My laptop turns airplane mode on randomly and there is absolutely no way for me to turn it off without restarting my laptop
Airplane mode automatically comes on after restart
Airplane mode happens RANDOMLY on Windows 10 (I have tried everything!)
Airplane mode is automatically turning on (Win 10)
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
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.
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?
Thanks Raymond.
I updated ALL my drivers just last month and had no problem with Airplane Mode until last week. The machine is only a few months old anyway.
There is no other user account on my PC and I do not expect creating one will solve this problem.
It is a 2017 Dell XPS 2in1 with no physical switches except Power.
Yes, it does respond to the Airplane mode icon in the Action Centre when I turn it off, but that does not explain what turns it ON automatically.
Anyway, since I posted this request, it has subsequently stopped turning on Airplane mode automatically on restart - equally as mysterious as why it started doing that. Another Microsoft update???
Thanks for your help!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.