How to reset your network in Windows 10/11

This time, we will show you how to reset your network settings in Windows 10/11.

If for some reason your network is malfunctioning and you are unable to connect to the Internet, resetting the network may resolve the issue.

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How to reset your network

A network reset will reset network-related settings, network adapter settings, and network driver property settings.

Configuring TCP parameterswas not reset. (Confirmed)

It will also reset the Wi-Fi password you need to connect.

Therefore, to connect to Wi-Fi after booting up, you will need to select the SSID you want to connect to and enter the password, just like when you connected to Wi-Fi for the first time.

See how to connect to Wi-Fi

1.task trayClick the Wi-Fi icon (globe icon) and then click the arrow ">" to the right of the Wi-Fi icon in the "Quick Settings" that appears.

Quick setting

*If you are not connected to the Internet, the icon will be a globe.

task tray

2. Select the SSID you want to connect to, click "Connect", enter the password, and click "Next".

postscript:

We have confirmed that after performing a network reset and restarting Windows 11, the default speaker is changed in some environments and sound is no longer produced.

If you are no longer hearing any sound, please refer to the method on the next page to resolve the issue.

How to fix the problem of Win11 suddenly losing sound

Steps for Windows 10

1. Press Windows key + I to open Settings.

2. Click “Network and Internet.”

Settings screen
Configuration

3. The network status will be displayed, so scroll down on the right and click "Reset network".

Network status
Network status

4. "Network Reset" will appear, so click "Reset Now".

ネットワークのリセット
ネットワークのリセット

5. You will be asked "Do you want to reset your network settings?" Click "Yes".

Network Reset confirmation screen
Network Reset confirmation screen

6. A message will appear saying "You are about to be signed out." Click "Close" and restart the computer.

You are about to sign out
You are about to sign out

*Even if you do not restart the computer, it will automatically restart after 5 minutes, so be sure to save any data you have not saved.

Once your computer starts up, check to see if you can connect to the Internet.

After the network reset, the first reboot may take a few moments.

Steps for Windows 11

1. Press Windows key + I to open Settings.

2. Click "Network and Internet" on the left, then scroll down on the right and click "Advanced network settings."

"Settings" > "Network and Internet"
"Settings" > "Network and Internet"

3. Scroll down on the right side and click "Network Reset" under "More Settings."

"Settings" > "Network and Internet" > "Advanced network settings"
"Settings" > "Network and Internet" > "Advanced network settings"

4. Click Reset Now.

"Settings" > "Network & Internet" > "Advanced network settings" > "Reset network"
"Settings" > "Network & Internet" > "Advanced network settings" > "Reset network"

5. Click Yes.

"Settings" > "Network & Internet" > "Advanced network settings" > "Reset network"
"Settings" > "Network & Internet" > "Advanced network settings" > "Reset network"

6. A message will appear saying "You are about to be signed out." Click "Close" and restart the computer.

You are about to sign out
You are about to sign out

*Even if you do not restart the computer, it will automatically restart in 5 minutes, so be sure to save any files you have not saved.

Once your computer starts up, check to see if you can connect to the Internet.

After the network reset, the first reboot may take a few moments.

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Driven by questions arising from my daily PC use and the desire to "do more," I have been pursuing self-study in Windows since around 2008. I am sharing the "aha!" techniques and solutions I discovered through trial and error with the sole purpose of helping you in your PC life.

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