What is ‘Network Profile type missing’ issue in Windows 11?
Network Profiles in Windows 11 computer determines your device’s connection to the network and helps your computer to communicate and share network settings to establish the connections. Mainly, Public and Private are Network Profile Types in Windows 11/10 computer. But there is another Network Profile also like Domain Network if your computer is connected to an organization. It is quite simple to switch between network profiles types like private and public network.
However, several Windows 11 users reported they faced Windows 11 network profile type missing when they tried to access network profiles types settings in Settings app on their device. This issue indicates you are unable to find Network Profiles Types options in Settings app where these options are available as usual but not this time. There could be some problems with your Windows computer and its settings, or drivers that might be causing the Network Profiles Types missing issue.
The possible reasons behind the issue can be the outdated/corrupted device drivers like network adapter drivers, outdated Windows OS, issue with network adapter and the issue with network connections, malware or viruses infections in computer, and other issues. You should make sure network adapter driver and all other device drivers are properly installed and up-to-date to latest & compatible version in computer if you don’t want to face this type of errors or issues. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix Windows 11 network profile type missing issue?
Method 1: Fix Network Profile Types Missing Issue with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, DLL errors, EXE errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses infections in computer, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks.
Method 2: Alter Network Type to Private in Windows 11
Alter Network Profile Type to Private for Ethernet:
Step 1: Open ‘Network and Internet’ settings page via Windows Search Box and go to ‘Ethernet > Network Profile Types’
Step 2: Click ‘Private’ radio option and it’s done.
Alter Network Profile Type to Private for WiFi:
Step 1: Open ‘Network and Internet’ settings page using above method and go to ‘WiFi > Manage known networks’
Step 2: Choose ‘Wireless Connection’ and go to ‘Network Profile Type’, select ‘Private’ radio option and it’s done.
Method 3: Restart your computer
Sometimes, this type of issue is occurred possibly due to some temporary issues in your computer. You can fix the temporary issue just by restarting/rebooting your computer in order to fix this problem, and after restart, check if the issue is resolved.
Method 4: Update Device Drivers
Outdated/corrupted device drivers including network adapter driver could be a reason behind the issue. You can fix the issue by updating all necessary device drivers in computer.
Step 1: Open ‘Device Manager’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and expand ‘Network Adapters’ category
Step 2: Right-click on your network adapter driver, and select ‘Update driver’ and follow on-screen instructions to finish update process
Step 3: Repeat the same steps to update all other necessary device drivers to latest & compatible version in computer. Once updated, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Download or reinstall network adapter drivers update in Windows PC [Automatically]
You can also try to update all Windows drivers including network adapter driver using Automatic Driver Update Tool. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 5: Update Windows OS
Updating Windows OS to latest available version can resolve the issue.
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ app in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and go to ‘Update & Security > Windows Update’ and click ‘Check for updates’ button
Step 2: Download and install all available updates in computer and once updated, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 6: Run Network Adapter troubleshooter
Windows built-in Network Adapter troubleshooter can resolve the problem.
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ app in Windows PC and go to ‘System > Troubleshoot > Other Troubleshooters’
Step 2: Find and select ‘Network Adapter’ troubleshooter, and click ‘Run’ and follow on-screen instructions to finish troubleshooting. Once done, check if the issue is resolved.
Method 7: Check internet connection
This issue can be occurred due to some issue with network device like router, modem or WiFi device. You can fix the issue by restarting your network device (router/modem/WiFi device) in order to fix this problem, and then check if the issue is resolved.
Conclusion
The above methods are the proper ways to help you to fix Windows 11 network profile type missing issue so if you can follow our instructions to resolve the issue. These easy steps can easily be applied by any users who are facing ‘Network profile types missing’ issue. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
