Do you know Windows 10 laptops, tablets, and computers are
easily able to connect with the Wi-Fi connection. In spite of this, some
Windows 10 users are reported bugs and issues while using the Windows 10
device, and these errors will prevent them from connecting the Windows 10 to
the internet or network appropriately. Generally, Windows 10 can’t connect to a
network occurs when particular device drivers clash with the current version of
the Windows operating system or hardware related issues. Probably, the device
driver might be outdated or corrupted, or Wi-Fi network connectivity issue
includes wrong settings for the Windows 10 apps or might be overwhelmed
internet access points. Here we provide some simple fixes which help you in
troubleshooting the Windows 10 can’t connect to a network. Although there are
various ways of resolving the issue, we described the most effective and
reliable solutions. The steps are discussed below.
Steps to Troubleshoot
Windows 10 Can’t Connect to a Network or Internet
Before starting the process, we suggest you follow the steps in
the way it mentioned in the article. Doing this in the same sequence will save
lots of time and effort. Also, preventing unnecessary trouble and glitches.
Here how to do it:
- First, confirm that it is the
Windows 10 operating system related to glitch. In case, if you are unable
to connect the Windows 10 device to a wireless connection, verify that by
connecting any other device to the same network. Whenever the internet
isn’t working on all of your devices, then the network connection issues
are associated with the Internet service provider and not with your
Windows 10 device.
- After that, try to restart your
router and modem. However, doing a restart helps you in fixing the network
connectivity issue. Disconnect the router and modem from the power switch
and wait for a few minutes and again connect it to the modem and router.
- Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled.
If Wi-Fi is turned off, your Windows 10 device won’t connect to any of the
device or network. One can able to verify it if Wi-Fi is enabled by
launching the Windows 10 Action Center on their screen and pressing the
‘Wi-Fi’ tile.
- Alternatively, disabled the
‘Airplane Mode’ option. As the Airplane Mode automatically turns off the
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when it is enabled. In case, you want to turn off it,
click on the ‘Tile’ located in the ‘Action Center.’
- Navigate to the same place as
your modem or router. Sometimes, walls can block Wi-Fi signals and make it
tricky for many Windows 10 users to connect to a network.
- Then, click on the ‘Manual’
option to join the network. If the Windows 10 device doesn’t automatically
connect to a network. To make your process easy, connect manually to
Windows 10 devices. For this, follow the steps mentioned below:
- Launch the ‘Start Menu’ on the
screen.
- Tap on the ‘Settings’ option
and choose ‘Network & Internet’ option.
- Choose the ‘Wi-Fi’ option.
- Then, select ‘Show available
networks’ option.
- After that, choose your network
from the list of connections appears on your screen.
- Press the ‘Connect’ tab to
connect with the Windows 10 device.
- Subsequently, reboot your
Windows 10 device. Many times, rebooting the device will help users in
fixing the issue.
- Once restarted, check for all
the latest Windows updates appearing on the screen.
- Now, run the ‘Network
Troubleshooter’ tool. As all Windows 10 devices have integrated
troubleshooter tool installed in their device that helps you in scanning
device and detect the issue. To initiate the process, follow the following
steps:
- Choose the ‘Settings’ icon to
open it.
- Under’ Settings’ page, choose
‘Update & Security’ option.
- Click on the ‘Troubleshoot’
option.
- Press the ‘Internet Connection’
option.
- Now, click on the
‘Troubleshooter Tool’ to run it.
- Click on the ‘Microsoft
Edge’ to open it on the screen.
- Then, go to the less populated
location. Try to relocate to a quieter area with less people and try
again.
- Click to ‘Update your network
adapter driver’ option.
John Watson is a
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