Friday, August 29, 2025

How to Fix Wi-Fi Not Connecting in Windows 10

 









📶 Problem Overview

Sometimes Windows 10 laptops or desktops won’t connect to Wi-Fi. This could be due to:

  • Wrong Wi-Fi password

  • Disabled adapter or Airplane mode

  • Corrupt Wi-Fi driver

  • IP/DNS configuration issues

  • Router or modem problems

  • Windows update bugs

✅ Solution 1: Check Wi-Fi Switch and Airplane Mode

Steps:

  1. On the taskbar, click the Wi-Fi icon.

  2. Make sure Airplane mode is OFF.

  3. Ensure Wi-Fi is turned ON.

  4. If using a laptop, check if there’s a physical Wi-Fi button (Fn + F2/F3 depending on model).

✅ Solution 2: Restart the Router and PC

Steps:

  1. Turn off your router/modem.

  2. Wait 30 seconds → Turn it back on.

  3. Restart your PC and try reconnecting.

✅ Solution 3: Forget and Reconnect to Wi-Fi

Steps:

  1. Click Wi-Fi icon → Network & Internet Settings.

  2. Go to Wi-Fi → Manage known networks.

  3. Select your Wi-Fi → Forget.

  4. Reconnect with the correct password.

✅ Solution 4: Run Windows Network Troubleshooter

Steps:

  1. Press Windows + I → Settings → Update & Security → Troubleshoot.

  2. Click Additional troubleshooters.

  3. Select Internet Connections → Run the troubleshooter.

  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

✅ Solution 5: Reset IP and DNS (Command Prompt)

Steps:

  1. Open Command Prompt (Admin).

  2. Run the following commands one by one:

    netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdns

  3. Restart your PC.

✅ Solution 6: Update Wi-Fi Adapter Driver

Steps:

  1. Press Windows + X → Device Manager.

  2. Expand Network adapters.

  3. Right-click your Wi-Fi adapter → Update driver.

  4. Choose Search automatically for drivers.

👉 If the update doesn’t help, try:

  • Right-click → Uninstall device → Restart PC (Windows reinstalls it automatically).

✅ Solution 7: Manually Assign IP & DNS

Steps:

  1. Press Windows + R, type:

    ncpa.cpl

    → Enter.

  2. Right-click your Wi-Fi → Properties.

  3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) → Properties.

  4. Choose Use the following DNS server addresses:

    • Preferred DNS: 8.8.8.8

    • Alternate DNS: 8.8.4.4

  5. Click OK → Reconnect Wi-Fi.

✅ Solution 8: Reset Network Settings

Steps:

  1. Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Status.

  2. Scroll down → Network reset.

  3. Click Reset now → Restart PC.

✅ Solution 9: Check Power Saving Settings (Wi-Fi Adapter)

Steps:

  1. Press Windows + X → Device Manager.

  2. Expand Network adapters → Right-click Wi-Fi adapter → Properties.

  3. Go to the Power Management tab.

  4. Uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.

  5. Click OK.

✅ Solution 10: Roll Back Wi-Fi Driver (if problem started after update)

Steps:

  1. Open Device Manager → Network adapters → Wi-Fi adapter → Properties.

  2. Go to the Driver tab.

  3. Click Roll Back Driver (if available).

✅ Solution 11: Check Router Settings

  • Ensure your router’s SSID broadcast is enabled.

  • Make sure MAC address filtering is turned off.

  • Try connecting another device to Wi-Fi.

    • If no device works, → issue is with router/ISP.

    • If only your PC fails, → issue is with Windows.

✅ Solution 12: Use Ethernet or Mobile Hotspot

If Wi-Fi won’t connect, but you need urgent internet:

  1. Use an Ethernet cable if possible.

  2. Or turn on Mobile Hotspot on your phone and connect your PC.

Final Note

Most Wi-Fi issues in Windows 10 can be fixed by resetting network settings, updating drivers, and flushing DNS. If nothing works, you may need to replace the Wi-Fi adapter or check with your ISP for router/modem issues.