Does network reset help?
It can also help fix the issue where you can connect to the Internet, but you can’t connect to shared network drives. Network reset removes all network adapters you have installed and their settings. After your PC restarts, all network adapters are reinstalled and the settings for them are set to default values.
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What happens if I reset network settings?
Reset network settings returns all network-related settings to their original state. By original state, we mean how they would appear and function on a new device or when you hard reset (factory reset) your device. Resetting network settings would affect your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, VPN, and cellular connections.
How do I reset my network adapter?
The most direct way to reset a network adapter is to turn off a computer and then physically remove the device from the motherboard. This can be done not only to reset the device, but also to test if there may be issues due to a problem with the port where the card connects to the motherboard.
How to find Wi-Fi settings in Windows 10?
To access Wi-Fi settings in Windows 10, users can click the Start button, then Settings, and then Network and Internet. A menu of options will appear on the left. For PCs that rely on wireless network connections, a Wi-Fi entry will be included in the list on the left.
How to restart the entire network?
Turn everything off. Power off all computers, printers, hard drives, modems, switches, routers, and hubs. Whatever is connected to the network.
