Windows 8: Activate airplane mode - how it works

With airplane mode, you switch off all radio communication on your PC in Windows 8. We show you how to activate the feature.

Activate airplane mode in Windows 8

1. Move the mouse to the top right corner and open the sidebar. Then select "Settings".
2. Click on the network symbol (see picture).
3. Activate the slider to the right of "Airplane mode".
4. You can deactivate the mode again in the same way.

Activate individual devices in airplane mode

If the airplane mode is switched on, Windows 8 prevents all network communication. Nevertheless, you can activate individual devices - such as your router:

1. Open the "Settings" and click on "Change PC settings".
2. Now select "Network" and then "Airplane Mode".
3. You can now activate the individual devices under "Wireless devices".

As soon as you leave airplane mode, you can also share files and folders.