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⚡ Fix Windows Wi-Fi Missing Icon, Crashing Apps & Update Stuck (Safe for Your Files)


  

A step-by-step safe repair guide for students, developers, and everyday users.

The Problem

Your laptop shows no Wi-Fi icon in the taskbar, apps randomly crash, and Windows Update or Reset stays stuck on “Loading…”

Why This Happens?

  • Corrupted Wi-Fi driver or network settings
  • Damaged Windows system files
  • Frozen update services & broken cache

Fix 1 — Reset the Network Stack (Wi-Fi Icon Missing)

Open Command Prompt (Admin) and run:

netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdns

Restart your PC → your Wi-Fi icon should reappear!

Still no Wi-Fi?

Check in Device Manager (devmgmt.msc):

  • Expand Network adapters
  • If your Wi-Fi adapter is disabled → Right-click > Enable
  • If it shows  → Update or reinstall driver

Fix 2 — Repair Windows System Files (Apps Keep Crashing)

Run in Command Prompt (Admin):

sfc /scannow

If it finds errors it cannot fix, connect Ethernet/USB tethering and run:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Fix 3 — Windows Update Stuck Forever

  1. Press Win + R → type services.msc
  2. Stop Windows Update and BITS
  3. Go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\ and clear DataStore + Download folders
  4. Restart services: 
    net start wuauserv
net start bits
  5. Check Windows Update again

Fix 4 — Startup Repair (If Reset Won’t Work)

On restart, press F11/F9/F8 to enter Advanced Startup → Troubleshoot → Advanced Options → Startup Repair.

If you created Restore Points, you can also roll back using System Restore.

Will I Lose My Files?

  • Safe: Network reset, driver fixes, SFC, DISM, clearing update cache → Your documents, photos, projects stay untouched.
  • Risk: “Reset this PC (Remove Everything)” or clean reinstall → Deletes your files from C: drive (backup first!).

Useful Sources

Source 1: Microsoft Docs — Troubleshoot Windows Update

Source 2: Microsoft Docs — Fix Network Issues

Source 3: YouTube — Windows Wi-Fi Fix Commands Explained

Conclusion

Most Wi-Fi and crash issues don’t need a full reinstall. By resetting the network, repairing system files, and clearing update cache, you can fix your PC without losing your personal files. Fresh installs should always be the last option after backups.

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