Fixing Laptop WiFi Issues on Windows 10

Jul 13, 2024

Tutorial: Solving Laptop WiFi Connection Issues on Windows 10

Introduction

  • Greetings and well-wishes
  • Topic: How to fix a laptop that won’t connect to WiFi
  • Example using a Windows 10 laptop

Steps to Fix WiFi Connection

Step 1: Check Network Status

  1. **Open Network Settings:
    • Right-click on the network icon (globe icon)
    • Select 'Open Network and Internet Settings'
  2. Check Connection:
    • Verify that the network is not connected

Step 2: Access Device Manager

  1. **Open Device Manager:
    • Search for 'Device Manager' and open it
  2. Identify Network Issues:
    • Look for Network Adapters section
    • Check for yellow exclamation marks indicating issues

Step 3: Disable and Enable Device

  1. **Disable Device:
    • Right-click on the Wireless Network Adapter with the exclamation mark
    • Select 'Disable Device' and confirm
  2. **Enable Device:
    • Right-click again and select 'Enable Device'
    • Wait for the device to restart

Step 4: Reset Network

  1. **Open Network Reset:
    • Right-click on the network icon and select 'Open Network and Internet Settings'
    • Scroll down to find and click 'Network Reset'
  2. Execute Network Reset:
    • Select 'Reset' and confirm
    • Wait for the laptop to reset and restart automatically

Post-Reset Steps

  • Check Device Manager again to ensure there are no exclamation marks
  • Check the internet network connection
  • Connect to the internet

Conclusion

  • Summary: Addressing WiFi connection issues by using Device Manager to disable/enable adapters and resetting the network
  • Encouragement: Follow the steps if you encounter WiFi issues
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