How to Fix the Problem of Not Connecting to Wi-Fi in Windows

This practical guide walks through how to fix the problem of not connecting to Wi-Fi in Windows, explains the main requirements, and highlights common issues that may appear along the way.

How to fix the problem of not connecting to WiFi in Windows 10

Connected to WiFi network but no Internet

Occasionally, you'll get a prompt that you're connected to a WiFi network but don't have the Internet.

To resolve this issue, you can first try the original troubleshooting tool.

• In the bottom left corner, click the Windows button and go to the Settings section .
• Now, click on Update and Security and go to the Run the troubleshooter section .
• Next, select Internet Connections and click Run the troubleshooter .

If this doesn't work, open Command Prompt and enter the following commands:

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

Windows 10 cannot find the WiFi network

If you can't find the WiFi connection on your device, consider the following first - Are you within range of the router? Is the router turned on? After completing these questions, you can try the following solutions.

Reboot the router

• Turn off your WiFi router and unplug it from the power source.
• Wait a minute and then reconnect.
• Turn the router back on and try to connect your device.

Disable and then re-enable the NIC

• Press Windows + R and type ncpa.cpl and press Enter.
• Right click on the wireless adapter and then click Disable.
• Now, right click on the wireless adapter and then click Enable.
• Reboot your PC and try to connect to the WiFi network.

Update the network adapter driver

• Press Windows + R and type devmgmt.msc , then press Enter.
• Click on Network Adapters and then right click on WiFi Controller .
• Now select Update drivers.
• Now, click on 'Search automatically for updated driver software' .
• After the drivers are installed, reboot the system.

Windows 10 cannot connect to WiFi

• Press Windows + X and click Device Manager.
• Now, right click on the network adapter and choose Uninstall.
• Click Delete the driver software for this device .
• Reboot the system and Windows will automatically reinstall the drivers.

WiFi does not have a valid IP configuration

• Connect the router with an Ethernet cable.
• Enter the IP address of the router into the browser.
• Log in to the device port and change the network name and password.

Find WiFi passwords in Windows 10

If you don't remember the WiFi password, you can follow these steps to quickly get this information.

• In the bottom right corner, click the Network icon on the taskbar.
• Now, click on Network and Internet settings .
• Now, click on Change adapter options .
• Right click on your WiFi connection and then choose Status.
• Now, click on Wireless properties and then go to the Security tab .
• Check the checkbox next to show characters to see the WiFi password.