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Category: Wi-Fi & Networking

Troubleshooting guides for Windows Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DNS, adapters, and internet connection problems.

  • How to Reset Network Settings in Windows 11

    Resetting network settings can fix connection problems, but it removes saved network information. Use it after simpler troubleshooting has failed.

    1. Save your Wi-Fi password

    After a network reset, you may need to reconnect to Wi-Fi and enter the password again.

    2. Open Network reset

    1. Open Settings.
    2. Select Network & internet.
    3. Open Advanced network settings.
    4. Select Network reset.

    3. Start the reset

    1. Read the warning about removing network adapters and resetting settings.
    2. Select Reset now.
    3. Allow Windows to restart.

    4. Reconnect to your network

    1. Open Wi-Fi from the taskbar.
    2. Select your network.
    3. Enter the Wi-Fi password.
    4. Test a few websites.

    5. Reinstall a missing adapter driver if necessary

    If the Wi-Fi adapter no longer appears, install its driver from your PC or adapter manufacturer’s official support site.

    When should you use Network reset?

    Use it when other network troubleshooting has not fixed the problem and you are comfortable reconnecting saved networks afterward.

  • How to Fix Bluetooth Not Working on Windows 11

    If Bluetooth does not work in Windows 11, the cause can be a disabled adapter, a driver issue, pairing data, or a Windows service. Try these steps in order.

    1. Turn Bluetooth off and back on

    1. Open Settings → Bluetooth & devices.
    2. Turn Bluetooth off.
    3. Wait a few seconds and turn it back on.
    4. Try connecting the device again.

    2. Restart the Bluetooth device

    Turn the accessory off and on, keep it close to the PC, and make sure its battery is charged. If it is already paired with another device, disconnect it there first.

    3. Check Device Manager

    1. Open Device Manager.
    2. Expand Bluetooth.
    3. Check whether the adapter is disabled or has a warning icon.
    4. Enable it or install an appropriate driver from the manufacturer’s support site.

    4. Remove and pair the device again

    1. Open Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Devices.
    2. Find the accessory and select Remove device.
    3. Put the accessory back into pairing mode.
    4. Select Add device → Bluetooth and pair it again.

    5. Restart the Bluetooth service

    1. Press Windows + R.
    2. Type services.msc and press Enter.
    3. Find Bluetooth Support Service.
    4. Restart it and try pairing again.

    Still not working?

    Test another Bluetooth device. If none work, focus on the PC adapter or driver. If only one accessory fails, focus on that accessory’s pairing and compatibility.

  • How to Fix Wi-Fi Connected but No Internet on Windows

    How to Fix Wi-Fi Connected but No Internet on Windows

    If Windows says you are connected but you cannot open websites or apps online, work through these steps in order.

    1. Restart your router and PC

    1. Disconnect power from the router for about 30 seconds.
    2. Reconnect it and wait for the connection lights to stabilize.
    3. Restart your Windows PC.
    4. Test the connection again.

    2. Check whether the problem affects other devices

    Try another phone or computer on the same network. If every device is offline, the issue may be with the router or internet service rather than Windows.

    3. Forget and reconnect to Wi-Fi

    1. Open Settings → Network & internet → Wi-Fi.
    2. Open Manage known networks.
    3. Select your network and choose Forget.
    4. Reconnect and enter the Wi-Fi password.

    4. Restart the network adapter

    1. Open Device Manager.
    2. Expand Network adapters.
    3. Right-click the Wi-Fi adapter and choose Disable device.
    4. Wait a few seconds, then enable it again.

    5. Reset TCP/IP and DNS

    1. Open Windows Terminal (Administrator).
    2. Run ipconfig /flushdns.
    3. Run netsh winsock reset.
    4. Restart Windows.

    6. Use Network reset as a last step

    1. Open Settings → Network & internet → Advanced network settings → Network reset.
    2. Read the warning first.
    3. Select Reset now if you are comfortable reconnecting your network devices afterward.

    Still no internet?

    Check the adapter status, router status, and whether other devices have internet. This helps separate a Windows issue from a network or ISP problem.