Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows — by Microsoft Support

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Troubleshooting steps for Wi-Fi problems on Windows 10 and 11, starting with the automated network troubleshooter and moving to manual fixes and network resets.

Quick steps

Check Wi-Fi is on and the network shows as connected
Confirm Airplane mode is off
Forget the network and reconnect with its password
Power-cycle the modem and router
Run the network reset commands in Command Prompt

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

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Source: Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows by Microsoft Support. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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