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John Redgate

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Registered: 2026-04-05

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What causes Access to Windows WiFi API to be restricted

Using Windows 11 Pro x64 says Im activated but Im getting WiFi Disconnected and Adapter greyed out ..... Im presuming because Ive disabled something to affect WiFi API. CAN ANYONE HELP Im doing my nut in trying to find out what.

Thanks for anyone reading this and/or offering guidance

John Redgate

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Registered: 2026-04-05

Posts: 2

Re: What causes Access to Windows WiFi API to be restricted

According to the Creators with v5.4.0 and Windows 11 24H2 WiFi Compatibilty.

It is a security issue secured by location privacy settings. To solve the problem .......

A new information dialog now allows you to adjust the required settings with a single click

WHERE is it? I cannot find it anyone help me please

John

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Registered: 2005-08-06

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Re: What causes Access to Windows WiFi API to be restricted

There is a topic about this here:
https://www.netsetman.com/support/viewtopic.php?id=1414

By clicking the large Wi-Fi button in the left menu (blue, vertical) you will get to the Wi-Fi Management section. It will check if the required permissions are available. If not, you will see this dialog and will be able to fix this with one click:

Alternatively, you can do this manually in Windows by enabling location access to desktop apps:
Windows > Settings > Privacy & security > Location