Cause of Windows 10 Network Errors
When Windows 10 can’t connect to a network, there could be many reasons:
Wrong info (SSID/Password) - WiFiNot Connected/Plugged in (Wired)Out of range, interference, etc. - WiFiActually is connected, other issues (either)Hardware or driver issues (either)
Other causes for Wi-Fi network connectivity problems include incorrect settings for Windows 10 apps and overwhelmed internet access points. Since there are so many potential causes, you’ll need to walk through a variety of fixes to uncover the problem and resolve it.
How to Fix Windows 10 Network Connection Bugs
If the internet isn’t working on all of your devices, the connection problem is likely related to your internet service provider and not Windows 10. If something like this is required, your device will usually open an internet browser automatically and load the required web page. Sometimes this doesn’t happen automatically, so you’ll need to launch Edge manually. Connect to your Wi-Fi network and then move away from the router while checking the Wi-Fi signal strength icon in the taskbar. Doing this will help you to find the best and worst places for connecting to Wi-Fi in your space. To start the troubleshooter, open the Windows 10 Start Menu and click on Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Internet Connections > Run the troubleshooter. After disabling the firewall, you can then test your internet connection by opening a web browser and visiting a safe website, such as Lifewire.com. If nothing happens, you can experiment by disabling the firewalls within the Domain Network and Private Network settings too. Make sure to turn all the firewalls back on once you’re finished testing. If you use a third-party firewall program in addition to the built-in Windows 10 Windows Defender option, you should be able to turn it off from within that program’s settings. Many third-party antivirus software bundles include firewall protection. It’s worth disabling them one-by-one to see if any are affecting your Windows 10 network functionality. After you’ve rolled back to the previous driver, restart your device. It’s a good idea to connect to the internet when updating drivers so you can get the latest versions. Also, be sure to restart your Windows 10 device after installing a driver. To check, click on Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > the name of your currently connected network and make sure the Set as metered connection switch is Off.
