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 installed the latest available updates, but the problem remains. After this update, I also noticed that the taskbar has completely disappeared.

Details:

• Wi-Fi does not work at all
• Ethernet connection still works correctly
• The PC seems to work normally
• If I open programs using Command Prompt, they run correctly
• The taskbar is completely missing

Network settings problems:

• In Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center, the network status shows “Unknown”
• The page also shows the message:
• “The service to detect this status is disabled.”
• If I click “Change adapter settings”, nothing happens (no window opens)
• Only “Change advanced sharing settings” and “Media streaming options” links work
• All other links in Network and Sharing Center do not respond

Additional important test:

• I uninstalled the latest Windows update. The taskbar reappears, but Wi-Fi still does not work
• When I reinstall the update, the taskbar disappears again

Because of this, I cannot view, enable, or modify any network adapters.

What can I do to restore:

1. The Wi-Fi connection
2. The taskbar / Windows Explorer

Thank you for your help.