12 Ways to Fix Wi-Fi Not Working in Windows 10

User Case: How to fix Wi-Fi not working in Windows 10

"I have a Lenovo laptop that has been sitting unused for over a year and I was planning to use it again as I recently had to travel for an extended period of time. After booting up the computer only to find that the Wi-Fi is not working properly, I don't know why this problem has suddenly occurred, it has always worked fine as far as I can remember. I'm going on an extended business trip to another city soon, can anyone tell me some reliable solution as soon as possible? Otherwise I'll have to spend extra money on a computer."

After many version updates, Windows 10 has been gradually improved, but in some cases there are still incomprehensible problems that can occur, and in addition to the problem described in the case above where Wi-Fi does not work in Windows 10, these similar problems can occur as follows.

• No Wi-Fi option for Windows 10
• Windows 10 is missing a Wi-Fi adapter
• Wi-Fi on Windows 10 frequently disconnects
• No Wi-Fi option in Windows 10 settings
• Wi-Fi is connected but no network in Windows 10
• Lenovo Laptop Not Detecting Wireless Network in Windows 10

All these problems will cause huge problems in your work and life. So, how can you solve the above-mentioned problems? It is recommended to understand the cause of the problem first.

Why is there a problem with Wi-Fi not working in Windows 10?

You may have the same question as the above case user, why this problem suddenly appeared when it was all normal before? You may be able to answer the above question by checking the common causes of this problem.

• Accidentally turn on airplane mode
• Connect to other Wi-Fi
• Incorrect router settings
• Incompatible network adapter drivers
• Third-party anti-virus software blocks
• Incorrect power plan
• Use of metering connections
• Network-related services not turned on
• Router firmware is obsolete
• Incorrect network settings
• Windows 10 versions are outdated or incompatible

12 Ways to Fix Wi-Fi Not Working in Windows 10

Please read the following in detail and follow the appropriate steps which will help you to resolve the Wi-Fi not working in Windows 10.

• Check airplane mode and Wi-Fi
• Reconfigure or reconnect the router
• Change the wireless adapter settings and reboot
• Implementing Windows Troubleshooting
• Resetting network connection settings
• Update or reinstall network adapter drivers
• Use command prompt characters to delete login file entries
• Temporarily disable third-party anti-virus software
• Update router firmware
• Checking network services
• Update or Reply to Windows 10
• Manually changing network settings

Method 1. check airplane mode and Wi-Fi

When you are having problems with Wi-Fi not working on your Windows 10 laptop computer, you should first check that Airplane Mode is turned off and that Wi-Fi is turned on and properly connected.

1. Use Windows+A to open the Action Center, then tap the Expand button at the bottom.

2. Find the aircraft icon and verify that it is turned off. If it is displayed in gray, the flight mode is off, if it is displayed in blue, you need to turn it off manually.

3. Next, confirm that the Wi-Fi is connected properly again. Use Windows+I to open Windows Settings and tap on Network & Internet.

4. Select Wi-Fi in the left panel and confirm that Wi-Fi is turned on in the right panel.

5. Open the Wi-Fi connection list again and make sure that the Wi-Fi you are currently connected to is correct, if you find that you are connected to another Wi-Fi please change it promptly.

Method 2. Reset or reconnect the router

You can restart your network by resetting or reconnecting your router, which will help you resolve the issue of not connecting to Wi-Fi in Windows.

Reset router

1. Turn off your router and find a small round hole on the back that is the reset button.

2. Hold a sharp object such as a pencil or pen against the round hole for about 5 seconds and release it when you see the router light flashing rapidly, then the router reset is complete.

Reconnecting the router

1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power connection cable from the router or modem.

2. Wait 60 seconds and connect to the router again and verify by the indicator that the router is back to normal.

3. Reboot your computer and see if the Wi-Fi works, if it still does not work, go to the next method.

Method 3. Change the wireless adapter settings and reboot

1. Use Windows+R to open the search bar, type control, and press Enter.

2. In the Control Panel window, switch to the Large icons and tap Network and Sharing Center.

3. In the new window, in the left panel, tap Change adapter settings.

4. Locate and right-click the wireless adapter, then select Properties.

5. In the Networking tab, find and uncheck the Internet Protocol version 6 (TCP/IPv6) and tap the OK button.

6. In the Network Connect window, right-click the wireless adapter again and select Disable then Enable.

Method 4. Performing Windows Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting is a useful feature built into Windows 10 that can solve many problems. You can try this method when you have problems with Wi-Fi not working in Windows. Note that some brands of laptops provide special network diagnostic tools, such as HP Support Assistant for HP computers, and you can also try using these network diagnostic tools to solve problems.

1. Use Windows+I to open Windows Settings and tap Update & Security.

2. Tap Troubleshoot in the left panel and Additional troubleshooters in the right panel.

3. Select Internet Connections and then click the Run the troubleshooter button.

Method 5. Reset network connection settings

Judging by the results of some users' feedback, resetting the network connection settings will help fix the Wi-Fi not working in Windows 10, and it's a worthwhile try anyway.

1. Use Windows+S to open the search bar, type cmd and select Run as administrator.

2. Enter the following commands in sequence and press Enter separately to execute the commands.

netsh winsock reset (reset to preset settings)

netsh int ip reset (force client to drop lease)

ipconfig /release (update or assign a new IP address)

ipconfig /renew (resets TCP/IP to its original settings)

ipconfig /flushdns (to clear the cache of DNS records)

Method 6. Update or reinstall network adapter drivers

Wi-Fi not working in Windows 10 may also occur if the network adapter drivers are outdated or faulty. At this point, you can resolve the above issue by updating or reinstalling the drivers. Please note that updating the driver requires a connection to the network, and it is recommended that you do this by connecting your computer directly to your router via a network cable, or via a mobile hotspot.

Update Drivers

1. right-click the Start button, and Device Manager.

2. Locate and expand the network adapter, right-click on the wireless adapter and select Update driver.

3. In the new window, tap on the Automatically search for drivers option and wait for the driver update to complete.

Reinstall the driver

1. Expand the network adapter, right click on the wireless adapter and select the uninstall device option, confirm the uninstall and wait for the process to complete.

2. Right-click on the computer name above, click Scan for hardware changes, and the previously uninstalled driver will be installed automatically.

Method 7. Use command prompt characters to delete login file entries

1. Use Windows+S to open the search bar, type cmd and select Run as administrator.

2. In the command prompt character window, type netcfg -s n and press Enter to execute the command.

3. The above command will display the Network Protocol. Drivers and Services list, if DNI_DNE is found in the list, it means there is a problem, then you need to enter the following commands and press Enter respectively.

reg delete HKCR\CLSID{988248f3-a1ad-49bf-9170-676cbbc36ba3} /f

netcfg -v -u dni_dne

Note: If you receive a 0x80004002 error code after entering the above command, you need to change the registry editor, follow these steps.

1. Use Windows+R to open the search bar, type regedit and press Enter.

2. Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{988248f3-a1ad-49bf-9170-676cbbc36ba3} and delete DNI_DNE if you find it.

Method 8. temporarily disable third-party anti-virus software

Third-party anti-virus software can provide security for your computer, but in some cases, it can also block network connections and cause issues with Wi-Fi not working in Windows 10.

1. In the notification area on the far right of the taskbar, tap the arrow icon, find and right-click on the third-party anti-virus software and select the Exit option.

2. Open Task Manager using ESC+Shift+Ctrl and verify in the Processes tab that the third-party antivirus program is completely closed, if it is still running in the background, close it.

3. switch to Startup tab again and put the third party antivirus program End task. reconnect to Wi-Fi and see if it works properly, if it still doesn't work, go to the next method.

Method 9. update router firmware

If your router firmware is outdated, then it may also cause the issue of Wi-Fi not working in Windows 10, so you need to update your router firmware in time. Please note that this method requires a connection to the network and it is recommended that you connect your computer directly to the router via a network cable. In addition, router updates are risky, so be sure to follow the manual.

1. Check the make and model of your router and log in to the router manufacturer's website from your browser.

2. Download the latest firmware version according to your router model in Service Support.

3. Then go to the appropriate website based on the router IP address and enter your user name and password to log in to your account.

4. Add the previously downloaded firmware to the firmware section and wait for this process to complete. Reconnect to Wi-Fi and see if it works, if it still does not work, go to the next method.

Method 10: Checking network services

Network services will have an impact on the proper connection to the network, when you experience the problem of Wi-Fi not working in Windows 10, you should check if the appropriate network services such as WLAN AutoConfig. Windows Update. Network List Service, etc. are turned on, which will help to resolve the above issue.

1. Use Windows+R to open the search bar, type services.msc and press Enter.

2. In the Services window, check the following services in turn and check that they are set up correctly.

Network location awareness (automatic)

Network List Service (manual)

Windows Update (manual)

Windows Event Log (automatic)

Radio Management Service (manual)

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

WLAN AutoConfig (automatic)

3. After checking and ensuring that the above services have been set up correctly, reconnect the Wi-Fi and see if it works properly.

Method 11. update or revert to Windows 10

Windows 10 will fix some bugs with each update, so when you are experiencing issues with Wi-Fi not working in Windows 10, you can try to resolve the above issue by updating Windows 10. Windows 10 compatibility varies between versions, so if you have recently upgraded to Windows 10, you can try to roll back to a previous version to resolve the above error.

Update Windows 10

1. Use Windows+I to open Windows Settings, then select Update & Security.

2. Switch to the Windows Update tab in the left panel and tap Check for updates in the right panel.

3. If an update is available, click Download and install, wait for the process to complete, and then restart your computer.

Reply to Windows 10

1. Use Windows+I to open Windows Settings, then select Update & Security.

2. Switch to the Recovery tab in the left panel, find Go back to the previous version of Windows 10 in the right panel and tap on the Get started button.

3. Follow the prompts to revert to Windows 10 and restart your computer.

Method 12. manually changing network settings

1. Execute the command prompt character as system administrator, enter the following commands in sequence and press Enter for each.

netsh int tcp set heuristics disabled

netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled

netsh int tcp set global rss=enabled

2. type netsh int tcp show global again and press Enter to open the TCP global setting.

3. Make sure that all settings except Receive-Side Scaling State are disabled before restarting the computer.

Back up your Windows system on a regular basis

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Conclusion

If you are struggling with the problem of Wi-Fi not working in Windows 10, please go through this article to understand the reason and refer to the 12 methods provided in the article to fix the problem to ensure that Wi-Fi works properly. However, you should be reminded that the important cause of this problem, Windows Update, may also appear again, so it is recommended that you use AOMEI Backupper Standard to backup your system regularly so that you can restore it quickly when you need it.

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