Unable to connect to this network windows 10

WiFi Internet connection disconnected, Getting Unable to connect or Can’t connect to this network error while connecting to a wifi network? This is most probably occurs because of incorrect network configuration, the problem with the network WiFi adapter or installed driver for the WiFi adapter is outdated and incompatible with the current Windows 10 version. Here are simple fixes to fix the Wifi issue – windows 10 can’t connect to this network or windows was unable to connect to this network issue.

Restart your network devices (router, modem, or laptop)  that help fix the problem if a temporary gitch prevents windows 10 to connect to the wifi network.

Temporarily Disable third-party Antivirus (if installed) or remove VPN if configured on your device and try to connect the WiFi network check get succeed.

Start Windows 10 to clean boot state and try to connect to the WiFi network. If any third-party software conflict causing the issue perform a clean boot and resolve the issue.

Forget the wireless connection

If you’re having “Windows 10 can’t connect to this network” error, you might want to “forget” your wireless connection to fix this problem. To forget the wireless network on Windows 10, do the following:

1. Open Settings App and go to Network & Internet.
2. Go to the Wi-Fi section and click Manage Wi-Fi settings.
3. Scroll down to the Manage known networks, select your Wireless network and click Forget.
4. After you’ve done that, connect to the same wireless network again.

Run Network Diagnostic Tool

Whenever you face a problem with the network and internet connection, Running the built-in network adapter troubleshooter is probably a good fix that automatically detects and fixes the problems that prevent your PC from connecting to the network and wifi.

• Press Windows key + I to open windows settings.
• Then click Network and internet then select Network troubleshooter.

• This will start diagnostic the problem related to the network and internet.
• During the process, the troubleshooter check network adapter driver compatibility, network configuration etc.
• Well, wait until you complete the troubleshooting process and restart windows.
• Let’s try to reconnect to the WiFi network and check it’s connected.

Reinstall the Network Adapter driver

Incompatible, outdated network adapter drivers mostly cause this type of problem. If the network troubleshooter didn’t fix the problem, We strongly recommend update or reinstall the network adapter driver with the latest version.

• Press Windows + R, type devmgmt.msc and ok,
• This will open the device manager, display all installed driver lists,
• Expand Network adapters, right-click on the installed WiFi driver select uninstall.
• Checkmark on Delete the driver software for this device and click uninstall to confirm the driver uninstallation. Once done restart windows.
• On the next start windows automatically install a basic network Adapter driver for you.
• Now try to connect to the WiFi network.

If the above steps don’t work, try downloading and installing the drivers from the manufacturer’s website.

Install the driver manually

Also, you can manually install the driver following the steps below.

• Again Open Device Manager and find your network adapter.
• Right-click it and choose Update Driver Software.
• Click Browse my computer for driver software.

• Now click on Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.

• Make sure that Show compatible hardware is not checked.
• Find your network adapter manufacturer and select the driver you wish to install.

After you’ve installed the driver, restart your computer and try to connect wifi network again.

Use Network Troubleshooting Commands

If applying the above solutions, Windows 10 can’t connect to this network issue persists, you could run the network troubleshooting commands. Which may help to resolve issues like this.

Open the command prompt as administrator and perform the command below. After that, restart windows and check if Are you able to connect to the WiFi network?

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

Disable IPv6

Disable the IPv6 protocol following the steps below, and try to connect wifi network again.

• Press Windows + R, type ncpa.cpl and click ok
• This will open the network connections window,
• Find your active wifi or ethernet adapter, right-click it and choose Properties.
• Under properties, window locate and uncheck internet protocol version 6 (IPv6)
• Click OK and check if the issue has been resolved.

Change Power Management settings

• Open Device Manager and navigate to the Network Adapters section.
• Locate your wireless adapter and right-click it. Choose Properties from the menu.
• Navigate to the Power Management tab.
• Uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power and save the changes.

Network Reset (Windows 10 users only)

If nothing else has worked, then a Network Reset would probably help. This is the most probable solution which reinstalls Network adapters & set networking components to default settings and fixes if you face connectivity problems. I personally found Performing network reset to resolve this issue for me. I recommend you try, but first, create a system restore point before performing a network reset.

• Press Window + I keyboard shortcut to open the settings app,
• Select the Network and Internet option
• Then scroll to the option for Network Reset.
• Click on it and initiate the reset, and wait for the task to complete,
• After which, your Windows 10 computer will be restarted.

Now on the next start, try to connect the WiFi network and I am 100% sure this time you successfully get connected. Did these solutions help fix Can’t connect to this network error on windows 10, 8.1 and 7 computers? Let us know in the comments below. Also, Read

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При попытке подключиться к одной из доступных Wi-Fi сетей в Windows 10 может появляться ошибка:

Не удается подключиться к этой сети

Can’t connect to this network

Причиной ошибки может быть неправильный пароль, некорректные настройки сетевого профиля WLAN для сохраненной сети (тип шифрования или аутентификации), драйвер Wi-Fi адаптера, измененные настройки точки доступны и т.д. В этой статье мы рассмотрим, как исправить эту ошибку и восстановить Wi-Fi подключение в Windows.

Убедитесь, что вы ввели правильный ключ безопасности (пароль для подключения). Нежелательно использовать в пароле Wi-Fi кириллицу или спец символы.

Самый первый и простой вариант решения проблемы – начните с перезагрузки вашего компьютера и Wi-Fi роутера.

Если предыдущий способ не помог, возможно проблема связана с тем, что изменились настройки Wi-Fi роутера (пароль сети, настройки шифрования) и Windows не может подключиться к вашему роутеру с предыдущими сохраненными настройками в Wi-Fi профиле этой сети. Попробуйте удалить сохраненные настройки беспроводной сети в Windows и переподключиться к точке доступа :

1. Перейдите в панель Settings -> Network and Internet -> Wi-Fi -> Manage known networks (или выполните команду быстрого доступа
   ms-settings:network-wifi
   );
2. Найдите в списке вашу Wi-Fi сеть и удалите ее (Forget/Забыть);

   Можно удалить профиль сети из командной строки:
   netsh wlan delete profile name="имя_сети"

   

3. Заново подключитесь к вашей Wi-Fi точке доступа, укажите ключ безопасности сети (пароль для подключения).

Проверьте, что драйвер вашего сетевого адаптера поддерживает типы шифрования и аутентификации, которые разрешены на вашей точке доступа Wi-Fi. Список стандартов и типов шифрования, которые поддерживает ваш Wi-FI драйвер Windows можно вывести с помощью команды:

netsh wlan show all

Например, в моем случае:

Radio types supported : 802.11n 802.11g 802.11b
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA3-Personal CCMP

Убедитесь, что эти режимы поддерживаются вашей точкой доступа Wi-Fi (нужно зайти на интерфейс управления вашей точки доступа и проверить настройки безопасности). В некоторых случаях нужно обновить драйвер вашего сетевого адаптера.

Откройте свойства сетевого драйвера адаптера в Device Manager, перейдите на вкладку Advanced и проверьте, какие режимы разрешены в его настройках. В этом примере режиме 802.11n отключен. Если ваша точка доступа и драйвер адаптера поддерживают его, включите эту опцию.

Также попробуйте изменить ширину канала в параметре 802.11n Channel Width for band 2 с
20 MHz
Only на
Auto
.

Удалите/переустановите сетевой драйвер вашего Wi-Fi адаптера (консоль
devmgmt.msc
). Разверните секцию сетевых адаптера, щелкните по вашему Wi-Fi адаптеру и выберите (Удалить устройства/Uninstall device).

При удалении устройства вам будет предложено также удалить драйвер из хранилища драйверов. Включите опцию Delete the driver software for this device и нажмите Uninstall.

После этого выполните обнаружение новых устройств Actions -> Scan for hardware changes и дождитесь, пока Windows обнаружит ваш Wi-Fi адаптер и установит подходящие драйвера.

Это также сбросит текущие настройки вашего Wi-Fi адаптера (полезно, если вы изменяли их вручную).

Запустите средство диагностики и устранения неполадок сети Settings -> Network and Internet > Status и нажмите на кнопку Network troubleshooter в секции Advanced network properties (или выполните команду
msdt.exe /id networkdiagnosticsnetworkadapter
). Выберите тип сетевого адаптера Wi-Fi и дождитесь пока мастер найдет и исправит возможные сетевые проблемы.

При появлении ошибки подключения к Wi-Fi сети вы можете найти более подробную информацию о причине ошибки в журнале Event Viewer.

1. Откройте консоль Event Viewer (
   eventvwr.msc
   ) и перейдите в раздел Applications and Services Logs -> Microsoft -> Windows -> WLAN-AutoConfig -> Operational;
2. Проверьте наличие ошибок и предупреждений в этом журнале;
3. В моем примере тут нашлось событие EventID 8001 (AcmConnection), со следующим описанием:

   Network Adapter: Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter
   Interface GUID: {c8342b50-2894-4d8f-84d7-907fce8e1784}
   Connection Mode: Manual connection with a profile
   Profile Name: HMNWRK
   SSID: HMNWRK
   BSS Type: Infrastructure
    Failure Reason:The specific network is not available.
   RSSI: 255

   

   Судя по ошибке данная точка доступа Wi-Fi оказалось недоступна (выключена) в момент подключения к ней.

   Или еще одна похожая ошибка:

   EventID 11006 (MsmSecurity)
   WLAN-AutoConfig
   Wireless security failed.
   Reason: Dynamic key exchange did not succeed within configured time

   Здесь похоже, что ваш компьютер не успел обменяться ключами с роутером за определенное время (точка доступа не загрузилась, тормозит, или вне зоны доступа).

Если ничего не помогает, и проблема появляется при подключении к любой Wi-Fi сети (будь то аппаратная точка доступа, или программная Wi-Fi точка доступа на Windows, Linux или Android), очистите таблицу маршрутизации и кэш DNS, выполните полный сброс сетевых настроек в Windows :

route -f
ipconfig /flushdns
netsh int ip reset
netsh int ipv4 reset
netsh int tcp reset
netsh winsock reset

Перезагрузите компьютер и подключитесь к своей сети. Ошибка
“Windows не удалось подключиться к Wi-Fi
” должна исчезнуть.

Несколько дополнительных советов по решению проблемы:

• Слабый и нестабильный сигнал Wi-Fi сети может вызывать эту ошибку. Проверьте уровень сигнала Wi-Fi и наименее загруженные каналы с помощью PowerShell. Попробует переключить вашу точку доступа на один из свободных номеров каналов;
• Измените имя (SSID) Wi-Fi сети на точке доступа;
• Если в настройках роутера жестко задан режима работы беспроводной сети (802.11 b/g/n). попробуйте выбрать тот, режим, который поддерживается драйвером Wi-FI в Windows или переключиться в режим Auto. Например, некоторые старые модели Wi-Fi адаптеров не поддерживают более современный режим 802.11n (работают только в 802.11g);
• Проверьте, не включена ли в настройках Wi-Fi роутера блокировка клиентов по MAC адресу

Having trouble connecting to the WiFi network? Suddenly after a recent windows update, WiFi gets disconnected and try to reconnect results “can’t connect to this network” Or sometimes after Change WiFi password Windows fails to connect to the WiFi network with the error message Can’t Connect To This Network. A number of users report the same issue “unable to connect to wifi” on the Microsoft forum:

After upgrading to Windows 10 21H2 can’t connect to my Wifi network. At same time i can connect to others, but when I try to connect to my network the message: Can’t connect to this network. After that the network disappears from the list, I tried to add manually but nothing. 

Windows 10 Can’t Connect To This Network

Internet & Network connection problems are most commonly caused by disconnected cables or by routers and modems that aren’t working correctly. Again incorrect network configuration, Outdated network adapter driver, Security software etc cause frequent disconnect or Can’t connect to this network error. Whatever the reason, here 5 solutions that help to fix Internet & Network connection problems.

Fix Temporary glitch with Restarting Network Devices

First of all Power cycle modem-router-computer, that most of the time fix Internet and network connections if any temporary glitch causes the problem.

1. Simply power off Router, Switch and modem (if installed) at same also restart your Windows 10 PC/Laptop
2. Wair a few minutes and then Turn on all network devices include the router, switch and modem and wait for all its lights to turn up.
3. Once Done try to connect the WiFi network this helps.

Forget the wireless connection

1. Open Settings App and go to Network & Internet.
2. Go to the Wi-Fi section and click Manage Wi-Fi settings.
3. Scroll down to the Manage known networks, select your Wireless network and click Forget.
4. After you’ve done that, connect to the same wireless network again.

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Run Network Adapter Troubleshooter

Windows has a built-in Network adapter troubleshooter that helps with checking problems prevent To Connect WiFi network. Run the troubleshooter and let windows detect and fix it for you.

1. Open Control panel
2. Change the view by (small icon) and Click on Troubleshooting
3. Select Hardware and Sound, then click on Network adapters
4. This will open the network adapter troubleshooter
5. From Advanced and checkmark on “Apply repairs automatically”
6. Click next and follow on-screen instructions to let windows check and fix the problem with Wireless and Other network adapters.
7. Restart windows after complete the troubleshooting process, and check there is no more error while connecting to the WiFi network.

Uninstall and Re-install Network Adapter

Mostly this error “Can’t connect to this network” occurs when there’s something wrong with your network adapter driver, it’s corrupted or not compatible with the current windows version. If the network adapter troubleshooter fails to fix the problem, you must try to update or reinstall the driver for the network adapter that probably fixes the problem for you.

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Before move forward: On a different PC Visit your Device manufacturer site. look for the latest available Driver version for the network adapter, Download and save it to your local drive.

1. Press Windows Key + X to access the Power user menu, and select Device Manager from the list.
2. This will display all installed driver list. Find your network adapter,  right-click on it and select Uninstall from the context menu.
3. Make sure you check the “Delete the driver software for this device” box and click OK.
4. After uninstalling, restart your computer.
5. Wait till windows automatically detect and re-install the Network adapter. Check if it solved the problem.
6. If windows didn’t detect the network driver, simply Install the driver that was previously downloaded from the device manufacturer’s website.
7. Restart windows to take effect the changes, Now connect to Wireless network, check it works.

Disable IPv6

• Press Windows + R, type ncpa.cpl and ok
• Right, click on the wireless adapter and select properties.
• Under Wireless Adapter properties locate the Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP /IPv6) box and uncheck it.
• Click on Ok and save the changes that you made. Restart your computer to apply them. Check if you can connect to the network now.

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Read more: Difference between IPv4 and IPv6

Change channel width

Again some of the users mention Changing channel width for the wireless network adapter helps them to fix the Windows 10 can’t connect to this network issue.

• Again open the Network adapters window using ncpa.cpl command.
• locate your wireless adapter, right-click on it and select Properties from the context menu.
• When the Properties window opens, click the Configure button and switch to the Advanced tab.

• Under property, list select Wireless mode and select value change the value of Wireless mode so it matches the value of Wireless mode on your router.
• In most cases,   802.11b (or 802.11g) should work, but if it doesn’t, try experimenting with different options.

• Click on Ok and save the changes that you made. Check if the network connection is working fine again.

Network Reset (Windows 10 Users only)

If none above not working, try the network reset option would probably help. Personally, for me, this option worked and help to reconnect to my wireless network again.

• Open Settings and click on “Network & Internet”
• Then, click “Status” on the left. Scroll Down, You’ll find an option on the right called “Network reset.” Click on it.

• Your pc will be Restarted itself, so make sure you have everything saved and ready to shut down. Click the “Reset now” button when you’re ready.

• Network Reset Confirmation popup will appear, Click Yes to confirm the same and Reset the Network Settings to the default setup.

• This Will Take Flew minute to Perform the Reset process after that windows automatically restart.
• Now connect to your wireless network, hope this time you get connected.

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Internet access is crucial for many people in this day and age, and there have been reports that users are getting Windows 10 can’t connect to this network message while trying to establish an Internet connection.

This in turn can cause a wide range of problems, including not being able to work remotely, stopping you from researching a problem, and even not allowing you to enjoy a relaxing time with your family watching your favorite shows.

No matter which category you fit in, solving network issues as fast and as securely as possible is of paramount importance.

In this guide, we will cover every way of dealing with network issues, including the most common solutions for general problems, and also step-by-step information for troubleshooting specific issues.

Why is my laptop is showing Can’t connect to this network?

This issue can occur if your PC isn’t connected to the Internet there are multiple causes for this issue, but the most common is your adapter settings.

In some instances, it’s possible that Windows can’t find the Wi-Fi network, and that’s usually caused by a problem with your adapter, so you need to check it.

Many reported that their HP laptop is not connecting to Wi-Fi, and if you encounter this problem, then you should update your drivers.

The most common solutions to dealing with network issues

➡ Check for a faulty connection

A problem with your actual network connection is one of the most common issues, and it can be split into two categories:

• Setup-related issues

As you might expect, not having the right login details will surely cause connectivity issues, so it is best to check in advance that the credentials you used are correct.

If you find that the information you used to log into your network is not correct, you could get in contact with your Internet Service Provider and request that they are refreshed.

• Physical problems

When it comes down to the physical part of this issue, a connection that can not be maintained or used properly can include problems with the router, problems with the network card on your device, and even problems with the cables connected to the router/network card.

To check for physical problems, make sure that the router is running optimally, and that all the respective lights are turned on.

Furthermore, it would be recommended that you check if the cables are cut, or have any other sort of damage (both to and from your router/ethernet port, etc).

➡ Check your drivers

As we all know by now, drivers are an essential element to any hardware that we use, bridging the gap between software and the device itself, and having issues with drivers is not going to help.

If this important element is not fully updated, or if the driver gets corrupted, a full re-install should resolve this issue. (more details about this step in the guide below).

➡ Make sure the ISP has a good connection

In some cases, you might find that even if the above-mentioned elements are all ticked without problems, the ISP might have problems with the distribution of the Internet on their network.

To find out if that is the case, you should contact your ISP by phone and ask if everything is running smoothly on their side.

If they don’t report any issues, then it is safe to assume that the issue is local, so let’s dive into the steps you need to follow in order to resolve this annoying problem once and for all.

How can I fix Windows 10 can’t connect to a wireless network?

1. Modify network adapter settings

• Change the channel width for your network adapter

1. Press Win Key + X and choose Settings.
2. Choose Network & Internet.
3. Click Change adapter options.
4. Locate your wireless adapter and right-click it. Choose Properties from the menu.
5. Click the Configure button.
6. Choose the Advanced tab.
7. Select the 802.11d from the Property list and set the value to Enabled.
8. Click OK to save the changes.

• Update your network adapter driver manually

1. Press the Win Key + X, and choose Device Manager from the list.
2. Under the Network adapters dropped-down, find the wireless network adapter in the list (The exact name will depend on your system configuration).
3. Right-click it and choose Update Driver Software.
   
4. Click Browse my computer for driver software.
   
5. Now click on Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.
   
6. Make sure that Show compatible hardware is not checked.
   
7. Find your network adapter manufacturer and select the driver you wish to install.
8. After you’ve installed the driver, restart your computer.

Did you know that you can update drivers automatically? Updating drivers manually can be tedious and a bit hard to follow, but there’s a way to automate this process.

By using specialized driver updater software like DriverFix you can automatically update all drivers on your PC with just a few clicks.

• Make sure that your adapter and router are using the same security type

In order to protect your data, wireless connections come with certain security types such as WPA2-PSK (AES) or WPA-PSK (AES).

For your network connection to work properly, your router and computer need to use the same security type.

You can set the security type for your router by following the instructions from your router’s instruction manual.

After you’ve set a specific security type on your router, you need to check if the same security type is being used on your computer as well.

To do that, you need to follow these steps:

1. Right-click the network connection icon next to your clock, and choose Open Network & Internet settings.
2. Choose Network and Sharing Center.
3. Click on your connection link.
4. Choose Wireless Properties.
5. In the Security tab, you should see your connection security type.
6. After choosing the correct one, simply click OK.

• Uninstall your network adapter

1. Press Win Key + X and choose Device Manager from the list.
   
2. Locate your network adapter and right-click it.
3. Choose Uninstall. (If asked, check to Delete the driver software for this device and click OK.)
   
   
4. After the driver has been uninstalled, restart your computer and Windows 10 will automatically install the new driver.

If you find that Windows didn’t install the drivers automatically after the restart process, simply follow these steps.

• Change your network adapter

If nothing else works, maybe you should change your network adapter.

Certain USB Wi-Fi adapters aren’t compatible with Windows 10, and if that’s the case, you might have to replace your current adapter with a newer model.

2. Modify Internet properties settings

• Change the wireless network mode

1. Right-click the network connection icon from the taskbar and choose Open Network & Internet settings.
2. Choose Network and Sharing Center.
3. Click Change adapter settings, locate your wireless network adapter, right-click it and choose Properties from the menu.
4. When the Properties window opens, click the Configure button.
   
5. Go to the Advanced tab.
6. Select Wireless mode from the Property list and modify its value from the drop-down menu. (In most cases IEEE 802.11b/g should work, but if it doesn’t, try experimenting with different options.)
7. Press OK.

You can change the wireless network mode for your router and your wireless adapter. In order for your network to work, your router and network adapter need to use the same or similar network mode.

If you want to change the network mode of your router, you’ll need to check the instruction manual, but in most cases, it won’t be necessary to change the wireless network mode on your router.

• Disable IPv6 on your computer and router

1. Open Network & Internet settings by right-clicking your network icon in the taskbar.
2. Click the Network and Sharing Center option.
3. Click on your current connection.
4. In the Connection status window, click the Properties button.
   
5. Find Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP /IPv6) and uncheck it.
   
6. Click OK button to save the changes.
7. Restart your computer in order to apply the changes.

If the problem still persists, you might have to disable IPv6 on your router.

Disabling IPv6 on your router is a complicated process, and it’s different for every type of router, so before you do that, check your router’s instruction manual.

If you encounter any issues or if your network protocol is missing, be sure to check out this guide that will help you get back on track.

3. Manage wireless connections

• Disable and enable your wireless connection

1. Click the search button and input Network.
2. Choose Settings from the list.
3. Choose Network & Internet.
4. Click Change adapter options.
5. Locate your wireless connection, right-click it and choose Disable.
   
6. Right-click the same connection again and choose Enable.

• Forget the wireless connection

1. Press Win + X keys and click on Settings.
2. Navigate to Network & Internet.
3. Go to Wi-Fi section.
4. Click on Manage known networks.
5. Select your Wireless network and click Forget.
6. After you’ve done that, connect to the same wireless network again.

• Add the connection manually

1. Right-click the network icon next to your clock.
2. Choose Open Network & Internet settings.
3. Open the Network and Sharing Center.
4. Click Set up a new connection or network.
5. Choose Manually connect to a wireless network and click Next.
6. Enter the requested information such as network name, security key, and security type.
7. Click Next to finish the process.

After you’ve created a new network connection, everything should be working without any problems. If the issue persists, try changing the security type of your new network.

• Use ipconfig /release command

1. Press the Win Key + X and from the list choose Command Prompt (Admin).
   
2. When Command Prompt starts, enter the following lines and after each line press Enter to run it:
   • ipconfig /release
   • ipconfig /renew
3. Close Command Prompt and try to connect to the network again.

It is possible that in some instances you won’t be able to run Command Prompt with admin rights but the solution for this issue is pretty straightforward.

Windows 10 can’t connect to this network after an update

1. Use Command Prompt

1. Press Win Key + X and choose Command Prompt (Admin) or the PowerShell (Admin) equivalent.
2. When Command Prompt starts, type the following and press Enter to run it:
   • reg delete HKCRCLSID{988248f3-a1ad-49bf-9170-676cbbc36ba3} /va /f
     
3. Now enter the following line and press Enter to run it:
   • netcfg -v -u dni_dne
     
4. Close Command Prompt and restart your computer.

2. Uninstall the antivirus software

1. Press the Win Key + X and choose Apps and features.
2. Locate your antivirus software and click Uninstall.
3. Restart your computer.

For Norton users, there’s this complete guide to uninstall the antivirus. Also, there’s a similar uninstall guide regarding McAfee.

If your network connection starts working, you can install your antivirus software again, making sure to allow the Internet connection through the settings of the app.

3. Check if IPv4 and IPv6 protocols are enabled

1. Right-click the network icon next to your Windows clock and click Open Network & Internet settings.
2. Choose the Network and Sharing Center.
3. Click Change adapter options.
4. Find your adapter, right-click it and choose Properties.
5. Make sure that IPv4 and IPv6 protocols are enabled.
6. Click OK and check if the issue has been resolved.

Some users might find that they can’t access the IPv4 proprieties, but there is a simple fix for this problem.

Windows 10 can’t connect to this network, enter APN and try again

This error occurs when trying to use your Windows 10 device to connect to a cellular network, and will stop you from accessing data altogether.

To eliminate the possibility of having network issues that stem from your PC, simply follow these steps:

1. Connect your PC to an Ethernet or Wi-Fi network.
2. Open a browser and check to see if web pages are loading.
3. If the Internet is connected, then contact your mobile ISP and ask for APN credentials.
4. Use the credentials to sign into the mobile network.

If the Internet doesn’t connect through Ethernet or Wi-Fi, then it is safe to assume that your PC is not set up properly. To resolve this, simply follow the other methods described in this guide.

Windows 10 can’t connect to this network and WEP problems

We have already covered how to create a wireless connection manually in this article, but in order to connect to the network that uses WEP security, you have to set the Security type to WEP for your new connection.

Follow these steps to do so:

1. Right-click the network connection icon and click on Open Network & Internet settings.
2. Choose Network and Sharing Center from the menu that appears.
3. Click on the link of your Internet connection.
4. Click on the Wireless Properties button.
5. Open the Security tab, and choose WEP as your network security type.
6. Click OK.

We should also mention that the WEP security type isn’t the safest, and it’s advised that you switch to the WPA2 security type.

Windows 10 can’t connect to the network after waking from Sleep Mode

1. Disable IPv6 / Change Power Management settings

We have already explained how to disable IPv6 in this article, under the Modify internet properties settings solution.

If you’re getting Windows 10 can’t connect to this network message after your computer wakes up from Sleep Mode, you need to do check the Power Management settings for your adapter.

To do that, follow these steps:

1. Press Win Key + X and open the Device Manager.
2. Navigate to the Network Adapters section.
3. Locate your wireless adapter and right-click it. Choose Properties from the menu.
   
4. Navigate to the Power Management tab.
5. Uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power and save the changes.
   

If you use a USB network adapter, you’ll have to repeat this step for all USB devices in Device Manager.

After doing this, if your PC won’t recognize the USB devices, there are a few great solutions to apply.

2. Change Power Options

1. Press Win Key + S and type Power.
2. Open the Power & Sleep settings.
3. Click the Additional power settings link from the Related settings section.
4. Find your selected power plan and click the Change plan settings.
   
5. Now click Change advanced power settings.
   
6. Navigate through the list and go to Wireless Adapter Settings, and choose Power Saving Mode.
7. Change its Setting to Maximum Performance and save the changes.
   

If this solution doesn’t work, you can also try changing your power plan to High Performance. To do that, follow these steps:

1. Open Power Options.
2. Select the High-performance power plan.
3. Click OK to apply the settings.

Some users have stated that their power plan settings are completely missing, and there are few fixes you can try if that is the case.

3. Turn off the Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots option

1. Press Win Key + X and open Settings.
2. Navigate to Network & Internet.
3. Go to Wi-Fi and click on Manage Wi-Fi settings.
4. Make sure that Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots and Send information about Wi-Fi connections to help discover nearby Wi-Fi are turned off.

Few users have reported that this solution has worked for them, so you might give it a try.

If Windows doesn’t find your Wi-Fi adapter, check out this article to fix the issue.

5.4. Disable and enable your network connection / turn on and off Airplane mode

In order to fix Windows 10 can’t connect to this network error, you can disable and enable your network connection to fix the problem.

In addition, you can try turning the Airplane mode on and off in order to fix this problem.

For any Airplane mode errors, you may encounter there’s this awesome guide that can be of help.

Windows 10 can’t connect to the network after a password change

If you’ve recently changed your password for the wireless network and now can’t connect to your network, you might want to forget the connection, as shown in a previous solution.

In addition, you need to check if the security type on your computer matches the security type on your router (also described above).

Additionally, toggle the option to connect automatically to your network to Off. This will allow you to input your new password.

What can I do to prevent these issues from occurring again?

➡ Keep your OS updated

Keeping your Windows 10 OS updated at all times not only protects you from encountering network issues but also keeps you safe.

The latest Windows 10 release, updates the security features of your PC that will keep third parties away from your personal data, while also improving and fixing known bugs.

➡ Ensure that all drivers are updated constantly

To achieve this, you should either regularly use the Device Manager to manually search for updates for each of the important drivers, or you can use automatic and specialized software to do this job for you.

➡ Keep your network login credentials accessible

Losing your network credentials is not a huge problem, but it is enough to cause you unnecessary stress when dealing with network issues.

If you have this information easily accessible, then you can first test out if the credentials were used correctly, and if not, simply contact your ISP provider for more details.

Dealing with network issues is never pleasant, especially if you were getting ready for a Netflix binge-watch session with your loved ones, or were requiring your Internet connection for online gaming.

Following our advice will certainly offer you a fighting chance in solving these issues as fast as possible, and once you do, our recommendations for preventing them from ever bothering you again can also come in very handy,

There can be many causes that can result in your device not being able to connect to the Internet. We truly hope that our solutions have been helpful and that you’ve managed to resolve this issue.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us in the comments section below.