Your laptop is a powerful tool that can help you stay connected to the world, but it’s no good if you can’t get online. If your WiFi is not connecting or not working on your Windows 10 laptop, there are a few things you can try to fix the problem.
In this article, we’ll walk you through some simple troubleshooting steps that can help you get your WiFi back up and running. We’ll also provide some tips on how to prevent this problem from happening again in the future.
Step 1: Check your WiFi connection
The first thing you should do is check to make sure that your WiFi connection is actually working. To do this, open the Settings app on your laptop and click on Network & Internet. Then, click on WiFi and make sure that the WiFi switch is turned on.
If the WiFi switch is turned on, but you’re still not connected to a WiFi network, you can try to connect to a different network. To do this, click on the Network name and enter the password when prompted.
If you can’t connect to any WiFi networks, it’s possible that your WiFi adapter is not working properly. To check this, open the Device Manager by pressing Windows+X and selecting Device Manager. Then, expand the Network adapters category and right-click on your WiFi adapter. Click on Properties and then click on the Driver tab. If the driver is outdated or corrupt, you can try to update or reinstall it.
Step 2: Reset your WiFi adapter
If you’re still having trouble connecting to WiFi, you can try resetting your WiFi adapter. To do this, open the Command Prompt by pressing Windows+R and typing cmd. Then, type the following command and press Enter:
netsh winsock resetThis will reset your WiFi adapter and clear any old or corrupt settings.
Step 3: Troubleshoot your WiFi connection
If you’ve tried the steps above and you’re still having trouble connecting to WiFi, you can try troubleshooting your WiFi connection. To do this, open the Settings app and click on Network & Internet. Then, click on Troubleshoot and select WiFi.
This will run a series of diagnostic tests on your WiFi connection. If the tests find any problems, it will provide you with instructions on how to fix them.
Step 4: Update your drivers
It’s also important to make sure that your drivers are up to date. To check for driver updates, open the Device Manager by pressing Windows+X and selecting Device Manager. Then, expand the Network adapters category and right-click on your WiFi adapter. Click on Properties and then click on the Driver tab. If there is an update available, you can click on Update driver to install it.
Step 5: Contact your ISP
If you’ve tried all of the steps above and you’re still having trouble connecting to WiFi, you can contact your ISP for help. They may be able to help you troubleshoot the problem or they may need to send a technician to your home to fix the issue.
Conclusion
These are just a few simple troubleshooting steps that can help you fix WiFi not connecting or not working on your Windows 10 laptop. If you’ve tried these steps and you’re still having trouble, you can contact your ISP for help.
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