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Hotto0000
Copper Contributor
Feb 05, 2026
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Windows update broke Wi-Fi and taskbar disappeared

Hello, after the latest Windows updates my PC started to have serious problems. On January 30, 2026, Windows installed an update and Wi-Fi stopped working completely. To try to fix this, I installe...
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  • Hotto0000's avatar
    Hotto0000
    Feb 11, 2026

    I want to share how I finally solved the problem.

    I first uninstalled the last two Windows updates. This fixed the taskbar, but the Wi-Fi issue was still present.

    What completely solved it for me was:

    Settings -> System -> Recovery -> Fix problems using Windows Update -> Reinstall now

    After the reinstall finished, both the taskbar and the Wi-Fi were working normally again.

    Hope this can help others facing the same problem.

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KapilArya
MVP
Feb 07, 2026

Looks like the new update affected wireless functionality or driver.

Can you check in Device Manager, if WiFi driver is listed and working properly. 

Try updating WiFi driver, as a first resolution.

If issue still persists, you can refer other suggestions in this fix:

https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-wifi-not-working-in-windows-11

Let us know if this helps! 

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog by a trusted Microsoft MVP.