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Fully reset Windows networking (Network reset)

Step 1 of 3

Settings › Network & internet › Advanced network settings

Scroll down to Network reset.

The simulation shows Windows in English, like most laptops.

  1. Settings › Network & internet › Advanced network settings

    Scroll down to Network reset.

    SettingsNetwork & internetAdvanced network settingsNetwork reset

  2. Click Network reset › Reset now › Yes

    Every network adapter is removed and reinstalled.

  3. The laptop restarts; reconnect to WiFi

    Saved WiFi passwords are removed, so have yours ready.

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Technical details (for the curious)

When to use it

After the usual steps failed: WiFi missing, “No internet” while other devices are fine, errors after removing a VPN or an “internet booster” app.

What it removes

All network adapters, manual IP and DNS settings, VPNs, virtual switches (Hyper-V, VirtualBox) and saved WiFi profiles.

The command version

It equals running netsh winsock reset, netsh int ip reset, then removing the adapters in Device Manager and restarting.

Coming soon

Still not fixed?

In the next update you can tell us what happened, and our AI helper will suggest another way. Until then, restart the device and go through the steps once more.