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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...
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!
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