{"id":4313,"date":"2024-03-21T16:02:08","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T16:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=4313"},"modified":"2025-10-10T22:04:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T22:04:03","slug":"fix-windows-10-wi-fi-not-connecting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-windows-10-wi-fi-not-connecting\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows Computer Won&#8217;t Connect to Wi-Fi: What to Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it&#8217;s a problem that started after a Windows update or a persistent issue, there are steps you can take if your laptop won&#8217;t connect to Wi-Fi.Here&#8217;s a quick guide to get your Wi-Fi connection back up and running.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Won&#8217;t My Computer Connect to Wi-Fi?<\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a closer look at some of the most common reasons for a PC not connecting to Wi-Fi:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Airplane mode or Wi-Fi disabled:<\/b> It&#8217;s easy to overlook, but sometimes the issue is as simple as having your device in Airplane mode or the Wi-Fi turned off. Both settings disable wireless communications to save battery or during flights.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Router issues: <\/b>If your router is experiencing problems or is down, no device in its range will be able to connect to the Internet. This could be due to a technical fault, a need for a restart, or connectivity issues from your internet service provider.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Incorrect Wi-Fi password: <\/b>Entering the wrong Wi-Fi password is a common mistake. Wi-Fi passwords are case-sensitive and can be complex, making it easy to enter them incorrectly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Also read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ultimate-guide-how-to-find-wi-fi-password-on-windows-10-computer\/\"> How to Check Wi-Fi Password on Windows 10\/11 Computer in Seconds <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Distance from router: <\/b>The further your laptop is from your router, the weaker the signal strength. Obstacles like walls and doors can further impede your connection. Ideally, you should be within a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/range-of-typical-wifi-network-816564\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">reasonable distance <\/a> for a stable connection.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Incompatible Wi-Fi network:<\/b> Sometimes, your device may not support the specific Wi-Fi network it&#8217;s trying to connect to. This is often the case with older devices trying to connect to newer, more advanced networks that use different wireless standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Basic Wi-Fi Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few basic steps to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity issues on a Windows laptop.<\/p>\n<p><b>Ensure Wi-Fi is enabled:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on the <em>Wi-Fi icon<\/em> in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If Wi-Fi is off, click on the <em>Wi-Fi button<\/em> to turn it on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Restart your router:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Unplug your router from the power source, wait for about 30 seconds, and then plug it back in. Wait a few minutes for it to restart and try connecting again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Verify your Wi-Fi password:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Ensure you are entering the correct password for your Wi-Fi network. Remember, passwords are case-sensitive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Move closer to your router:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Wi-Fi signals can be weak at long distances or with physical obstructions. Move closer to your router to improve signal strength.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Connect to a compatible network:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Make sure the network you are trying to connect to supports your laptop&#8217;s Wi-Fi adapter. Older devices may not support newer Wi-Fi standards (like Wi-Fi 5GHz bands).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Use Windows Network Troubleshooter:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click the <em>Wi-Fi icon<\/em> in the system tray and select <i> Diagnose network problems. <\/i>Follow the on-screen instructions to let Windows diagnose and potentially fix any detected issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Advanced Wi-Fi Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n<h3>Method 1: Changing your settings for Group Policy<\/h3>\n<p>Many users reported that they had been able to fix the Wi-Fi connectivity problem by making some changes, using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-manage-the-group-policy-on-windows-10-8-and-8-1\/\">Group Policy Editor <\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Important<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">It is worth noting that this feature is only available on the Professional and Enterprise versions of the Windows operating system. So, if you are using a different version, this solution might not be applicable to you. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<p>That said, here are the steps you have to follow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">On your keyboard, press <code>Windows key + R<\/code>. This should open the <em>Run dialog<\/em> box.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>gpedit.msc<\/code>, then hit <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/gpedit-msc.png\" alt=\"Type in gpedit.msc\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once the <em>Group Policy Editor<\/em> is up, go to the left pane and navigate to the following path: <i>Computer Configuration -&gt; Administrative Templates -&gt; System -&gt; Internet Communication Management -&gt; Internet Communicating Settings. <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the right pane and double-click <i>Turn off Windows Network Connectivity Status Indicator active tests. <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">From the menu, select <i>Not Configured. <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Save the changes by clicking <em>Apply<\/em> and <em>OK<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 2: Reinstalling your Wi-Fi driver<\/h3>\n<p>Some users mentioned that one of the temporary workarounds for this problem is reinstalling the Wi-Fi driver. To do this, just follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">On your keyboard, press <code>Windows key + X<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">From the list, select <em>Device Manager.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Windows-Start-Menu-Device-Manager_1.webp\" alt=\"From the list, select <em>Device Manager<\/em> \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once <em>Device Manager<\/em> is up, look for your <em>Wi-Fi device<\/em>. Right-click it, then choose <em>Uninstall device<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You will see a confirmation message. Just click <em>Uninstall<\/em> to proceed.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, click the <i>Scan for hardware changes <\/i> icon. Your system will automatically install the missing drivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By reinstalling your driver, you should be able to resolve the Wi-Fi problem temporarily. As we&#8217;ve mentioned, this is just a workaround. So, if you notice the issue reappearing, it would be advisable to update your Wi-Fi adapter&#8217;s driver.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 3: Removing all saved Wi-Fi networks<\/h3>\n<p>If your Wi-Fi doesn&#8217;t connect automatically after Windows 10 update, you might want to try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/delete-saved-wi-fi-network\/\">removing all your saved networks <\/a>. Simply follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>Search<\/em> icon on your taskbar.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>settings<\/code>, then hit <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After launching the <em>Settings app<\/em>, you should go to the <i>Network &amp; internet <\/i> section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Network-and-Internet.png\" alt=\"After launching the <em>Settings app<\/em>, you should go to the <i>Network &amp; internet <\/i> section \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the left pane and click <i>Wi-Fi <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the right pane, then look for <i>Manage Wi-Fi settings <\/i> and click it.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Search for <i>Manage known networks <\/i> and click it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-135815.png\" alt=\"Search for Manage known networks and click it\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You will be able to see a complete list of all the networks you&#8217;ve connected to in the past. You can remove a network by selecting it and clicking <i>Forget <\/i>. You can do these steps on all the networks on the list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-135835.png\" alt=\"You will be able to see a complete list of all the networks you've connected to in the past \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>You can also remove all the saved networks through the Command Prompt. However, before you proceed with this option, you must know that the solution might be for more tech-savvy individuals. So, if you are not confident with your troubleshooting skills and knowledge, you might want to skip this method. Here are the instructions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click the <em>Windows logo<\/em> on your taskbar.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose <em>Command Prompt (Admin)<\/em> or <em>Powershell (Admin)<\/em> from the menu.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once <em>Powershell<\/em> or <em>Command Prompt<\/em> is up, type <code>netsh wlan show profiles<\/code> and press <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You will now see the list of networks you&#8217;ve connected to in the past. You can delete a network by entering the following command:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>netsh wlan delete profile name='Name of the Wi-Fi network'<\/pre>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Note that you should replace &#8216;Name of the Wi-Fi network&#8217; accordingly. Run the command by pressing Enter. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>As you can see, this method requires a higher level of tech skills. However, the process is faster, especially when you&#8217;re familiar with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-command-prompt-28-most-useful-cmd-commands-with-examples\/\">using the Command Prompt <\/a>. Either way, you will be able to resolve the Wi-Fi issue.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 4: Making some changes in your registry<\/h3>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Warning<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Before you proceed with this solution, you have to be absolutely confident that you can perform the changes accurately. Keep in mind that the registry is a sensitive database. Making a single mistake can bring big problems to your system. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you know that you can carefully follow the instructions below, feel free to make the changes in your registry. That said, it would be best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-back-up-and-restore-the-windows-10-registry\/\">to create a backup <\/a> before modifying the registry. Here are the steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">On your keyboard, press <code>Windows key + R<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>regedit<\/code> then hit <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-18-151217.png\" alt=\"Run regedit\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once you&#8217;ve opened the <em>Registry Editor<\/em>, go to <i>File <\/i> and select <i>Export. <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Set the range to <i>All <\/i> and type your preferred file name. Select a safe destination folder, then click <em>Save<\/em>. You now have a backup of your registry. Should you experience problems after making the changes, you will be able to undo them by running this file.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the left pane and navigate to the following path:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\WcmSvc<\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Expand the <em>WcmSvc key<\/em>, then locate the <em>GroupPolicy key<\/em>. If you do not see this key, you have to manually create it. Just click <em>WcmSvc<\/em>, then select <em>New<\/em> and <em>Key<\/em> from the menu. Type <code>GroupPolicy<\/code>\u00a0as the name of the new key.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select the <em>GroupPolicy key<\/em>, then go to the right pane and right-click an empty space.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>New<\/em>, then choose <em>DWORD (32-bit)<\/em> value from the list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DWORD-Value.png\" alt=\"DWORD Value\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Name the new DWORD value as <i>MinimizeConnections <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Exit the <em>Registry Editor<\/em> and restart your computer.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once you&#8217;ve restarted your computer, check if your PC automatically connects to the available Wi-Fi network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 5: Disabling the Fast Startup feature<\/h3>\n<p>By default, the <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/troubleshoot\/windows-client\/setup-upgrade-and-drivers\/updates-not-install-with-fast-startup#:~:text=restart%20your%20computer.-,More%20information,computer%20is%20capable%20of%20hibernation.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Fast Startup <\/a> feature is enabled on your PC. It can be useful for ensuring that your computer will boot faster. However, it can also cause certain problems to appear. In some cases, Fast Startup can prevent your system from automatically connecting to a Wi-Fi network. You can resolve this by disabling the feature. To do that, just follow the steps below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to your taskbar and click the <em>Search<\/em> icon.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>control panel<\/code>, then hit <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Control-Panel.webp\" alt=\"Control Panel\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once you&#8217;ve opened <em>Control Panel<\/em>, click <em>System and Security<\/em> and select <em>Power Options.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Windows-10-Power-Options.png\" alt=\"Windows 10 Power Options\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the left pane and select <em>Choose what the power buttons do.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-130723.png\" alt=\"Choose what the power buttons do\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>Change settings that are currently unavailable.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-130742.png\" alt=\"Select Change settings that are currently unavailable\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Scroll down to the <em>Shutdown settings<\/em> section and make sure that the <em>Turn on fast startup (recommended)<\/em>\u00a0option is not selected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-131020.png\" alt=\"Scroll down to the Shutdown settings section and make sure that the Turn on fast startup (recommended) option is not selected\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>Save changes<\/em> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After following the instructions above, you will notice that your PC boots a bit slower than usual. However, this should resolve your Wi-Fi problems.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_troubleshooter\" data-cta-type=\"tsh\" data-cta-position=\"middle\" data-keyword=\"wifinotconnecting\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__heading_tsh\">Fix this issue quickly<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can try using a safe and totally free tool developed by the Auslogics team of experts.<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__title_tsh\">A few simple steps to troubleshoot the issue:<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__list\">\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Download the tiny Auslogics TroubleShooter tool.<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Run the application (no installation is needed).<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">The app will check for the issue mentioned in the article. When the scan is done, check that this is the issue you were looking to solve and click \u2018Apply now\u2019 to apply the recommended fix.<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can use the app to troubleshoot other malfunctions for free by simply typing in a brief description of the issue your PC is experiencing. Or you can scan your PC for performance issues using the My Scanner tab.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/article-tools\/downloads\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <div class=\"cta-block__win\">Developed for <br>Windows 10\/11 (8, 7, Vista, XP)<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__privacy\">\r\n\t\tPlease review&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/eula\/\">EULA<\/a>&#8195;\r\n\t\tand&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/legal\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Method 6: Removing files from the Wlansvc directory<\/h3>\n<p>In some cases, the problem is caused by certain files from the Wlansvc directory. You can fix this issue by disabling the <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/previous-versions\/windows\/it-pro\/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012\/hh994698(v=ws.11)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">WLAN AutoConfig service <\/a> and removing the problematic files. Simply follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">On your keyboard, press <code>Windows key + R<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>services.msc<\/code>, then press <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-18-144149-1.png\" alt=\"Type in services.msc\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You should now be able to see the list of available services. Look for the <em>WLAN AutoConfig<\/em> service and right-click it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-132310.png\" alt=\"Look for the WLAN AutoConfig service and right-click it \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>Stop<\/em> from the options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-132403.png\" alt=\"Select Stop from the options \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once you&#8217;ve disabled the service, minimize the window.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press <code>Windows key + E<\/code> on your keyboard, then navigate to the <em>C:\\ProgramData\\Microsoft\\Wlansvc <\/em>directory<em>.<\/em> Make sure you reveal the hidden files and folders to avoid having problems finding this directory. You can do that by clicking the <em>View<\/em> tab and selecting the <em>Hidden items<\/em> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-132620.png\" alt=\"Program files view hidden items\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once you&#8217;re inside the <em>Wlansvc<\/em> directory, delete all the files and directories, except for the <em>Profiles<\/em> directory.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Navigate to the <em>Profiles<\/em> directory. Keep the <em>Interfaces<\/em> folder, but delete all the files and directories in it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-132801.png\" alt=\"Navigate to the Profiles directory. Keep the Interfaces folder, but delete all the files and directories in it \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the <em>Interfaces<\/em> folder, then delete its contents.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go back to the <em>Services window<\/em> and look for the <em>WLAN AutoConfig<\/em> service. Right-click it, then select <em>Start<\/em> from the menu.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Try connecting to your wireless network. Don&#8217;t forget to select the option for automatically connected to your preferred network.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once you&#8217;ve done that, restart your PC and check if the problem has been resolved. Some users also suggested going back to the <em>C:\\ProgramData\\Microsoft\\Wlansvc\\Profiles\\Interfaces<\/em> directory and looking for the newly created <em>.xml file<\/em> in one of the folders. This file represents your network connection, and you can make some changes in it to resolve the problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve found that file, just follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click the newly created <em>.xml file<\/em> and select <em>Properties<\/em> from the menu.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the <em>General tab<\/em>, then go to the <em>Attributes<\/em> section and select the <em>Read-only<\/em> option.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Save the changes by clicking <em>Apply<\/em> and <em>OK.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">In some cases, Windows may modify the .xml file, causing the issue to appear. When you set it to Ready-only mode, you can completely resolve the problem. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Method 7: Changing the security permissions<\/h3>\n<p>As we&#8217;ve mentioned, the Profiles folder can sometimes cause certain Wi-Fi connectivity issues. You can try changing the security settings to get rid of the problem. To do that, simply follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Navigate to the <em>C:\\ProgramData\\Microsoft\\Wlansvc <\/em>directory. Look for the <em>Profiles<\/em> directory, then right-click it. Select <em>Properties<\/em> from the menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-133112-1.png\" alt=\"Navigate to the C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWlansvc directory. Look for the Profiles directory, then right-click it. Select Properties from the menu \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>Security<\/em> tab, then go to the <em>Group or User Names<\/em> section to see if <em>Administrators<\/em> <em>group<\/em> is available. If it is, go to Step 7. If the <em>Administrators<\/em> <em>group<\/em> is not available, click the <em>Advanced button<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-133202.png\" alt=\"Click the Security tab, then go to the Group or User Names section to see if Administrators group is available \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>Add button<\/em> followed by the <i> Select a Principal <\/i>\u00a0option.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the <i>Enter the object names to select <\/i>\u00a0field and enter <code>Administrators<\/code><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <i> Check Names <\/i>\u00a0button and make sure that everything is in order. Click <em>OK<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select the <i>Full Control <\/i>option, then click <em>OK<\/em> to save the changes.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>Administrators<\/em>, then click <em>Edit<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Ensure that <em>Allow<\/em> is selected in the <i> Full Control <\/i>\u00a0option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-133607.png\" alt=\"Ensure that Allow is selected in the Full Control option. \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to <em>Network and Sharing Center<\/em>, then try adding your wireless connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 8: Changing the properties of your Wi-Fi connection<\/h3>\n<p>One of the simplest ways to fix your Wi-Fi issues is by changing the properties of your wireless connection. To do that, simply follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to your taskbar and click the <em>Internet Access<\/em> icon. You will see the list of available wireless connections.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click your preferred network, then select <em>Properties<\/em> from the menu.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once the <em>Properties<\/em> window is up, go to the <em>Connections<\/em> tab. Ensure that the option to<em> &#8216;Connect automatically when in range&#8217;<\/em> is selected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-134306.png\" alt=\"Once the Properties window is up, go to the Connections tab. Ensure that the option to 'Connect automatically when in range'is selected \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Save the changes and restart your PC to check if the problem has been resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 9: Creating a new wireless network connection<\/h3>\n<p>Still wondering &#8220;why won&#8217;t my PC connect to Wi-Fi? &#8221; Creating a new wireless connection can help. If you want to try this solution, make sure you remove your wireless connection first. Here are the steps in setting up a new wireless connection:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>Search<\/em> icon on your taskbar.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>control panel<\/code>, then hit <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>Network and Sharing Center.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Network-and-Sharing-Center-Windows-PC.png\" alt=\"Select Network and Sharing Center\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <i> Set up a new connection or network <\/i>\u00a0link.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-134735.png\" alt=\"Click the Set up a new connection or network link \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select the <i>Manually connect to a wireless network <\/i>\u00a0option, then click <em>Next<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-134752.png\" alt=\"Select the Manually connect to a wireless network option, then click Next\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Submit the network name and the required settings. Aside from that, remember to select the <i>Start this connection automatically <\/i> and <em>Connect even if the network is not broadcasting<\/em>\u00a0options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-134815.png\" alt=\"Aside from that, remember to select the Start this connection automatically and Connect even if the network is not broadcasting options \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>Next, <\/i>then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After following the steps above, you should have a new connection ready. Windows will now automatically connect to it.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 10: Replacing your wireless adapter<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, if none of the fixes above have been helpful, replacing your Wi-Fi router is pretty much a foolproof solution to the problem.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">It is worth noting that there are certain wireless adapters that are not fully compatible with Windows 10. If this is the case, then try replacing yours with a model that is more suitable for your system. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Keep in mind that you should only resort to this solution if the other methods in this article do not work for you.<\/p>\n<p>Did you try any of our solutions?<\/p>\n<p>Share the results in the comments below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_troubleshooter\" data-cta-type=\"tsh\" data-cta-position=\"bottom\" data-keyword=\"wifinotconnecting\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__heading_tsh\">Fix this issue quickly<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can try using a safe and totally free tool developed by the Auslogics team of experts.<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__title_tsh\">A few simple steps to troubleshoot the issue:<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__list\">\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Download the tiny Auslogics TroubleShooter tool.<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Run the application (no installation is needed).<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">The app will check for the issue mentioned in the article. When the scan is done, check that this is the issue you were looking to solve and click \u2018Apply now\u2019 to apply the recommended fix.<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can use the app to troubleshoot other malfunctions for free by simply typing in a brief description of the issue your PC is experiencing. Or you can scan your PC for performance issues using the My Scanner tab.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/article-tools\/downloads\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <div class=\"cta-block__win\">Developed for <br>Windows 10\/11 (8, 7, Vista, XP)<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__privacy\">\r\n\t\tPlease review&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/eula\/\">EULA<\/a>&#8195;\r\n\t\tand&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/legal\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h2>Windows Computer Won&#8217;t Connect to Wi-Fi: Fixed<\/h2>\n<p>We hope that with this guide, you no longer will no longer need to Google what to do if &#8216;my laptop won&#8217;t connect to Wi-Fi&#8217;. Remember, the key to successful Wi-Fi not connecting troubleshooting is a systematic approach: start with the simplest solutions and work your way up to the more complex ones.<\/p>\n<p>By following the steps outlined, you&#8217;re equipped to tackle most Wi-Fi connectivity problems, ensuring you stay connected to the digital world.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s adjusting your laptop&#8217;s settings, updating drivers, or even considering hardware replacements, there&#8217;s a solution to fit nearly every scenario.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"faq-box\"><div class=\"faq-box__tabs\"><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-1\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-1\"><span>How do I reset my laptop's network settings?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\">To reset your Windows laptop&#8217;s network settings follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press the Windows key to open the Start menu.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on Settings (the gear icon).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Navigate to Network &amp; Internet.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Scroll down and find the Network reset option.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on Reset now button next to Network reset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Confirm the action by clicking Yes when prompted.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-2\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-2\"><span>Why is my laptop not connecting to Wi-Fi but my phone is?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\">If your phone can connect to Wi-Fi but your laptop cannot, it could be due to a variety of reasons specific to your laptop, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Wi-Fi driver on your laptop might be outdated, corrupted, or incompatible with your current system version.<\/li>\n<li>Incorrectly configured network settings on your laptop can prevent it from connecting.<\/li>\n<li>There could be an issue with your laptop&#8217;s Wi-Fi adapter.<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes, antivirus or firewall software can interfere with Wi-Fi connectivity. <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-3\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-3\"><span>Should I forget the Network to solve the problem?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\">Yes, forgetting a network on your Windows laptop can solve Wi-Fi connectivity issues, especially if you&#8217;re facing problems like incorrect password prompts or frequent disconnections. 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