Wi-Fi Connection Issues

Windows 10
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After a recent Windows installation, I'm experiencing Wi-Fi issues on my laptop. Despite other devices having a strong internet connection, my laptop can't detect Wi-Fi signals or connect to the device. Even when I'm right next to the router, the signal is very weak. I've tried every possible troubleshooting method to resolve this issue.

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Hey there, sorry to hear you’re having Wi-Fi troubles.

First, let’s get the obvious out of the way: have you tried updating your Wi-Fi drivers? Sometimes, a fresh install can leave drivers outdated, causing connectivity issues. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Press the Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
  2. In the Device Manager, expand the Network Adapters section.
  3. Right-click on your Wi-Fi adapter (it might be labeled as Wi-Fi or Wireless Network Adapter) and select Update driver.
  4. Click Search automatically for updated driver software and follow the prompts.

If that doesn’t work, let’s try a few more things:

Next, I’d suggest resetting your TCP/IP stack. This often resolves connectivity issues. Here’s how:

  1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator. To do this, press the Windows key + X and select Command Prompt (Admin).
  2. Type the following commands, pressing Enter after each one:
    netsh int ip reset
    netsh winsock reset
    netsh advfirewall reset

Now, let’s disable and re-enable your Wi-Fi adapter. This can sometimes reset the connection and get things working again:

  1. Go back to the Device Manager (like in step 1).
  2. Right-click on your Wi-Fi adapter and select Disable device.
  3. Wait for 10-15 seconds, then enable it again.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, it’s possible there’s a problem with your Wi-Fi adapter or its settings. You might want to try resetting your Wi-Fi settings to their default values. To do this:

  1. Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
  2. Click on Network & Internet.
  3. Click on Wi-Fi on the left side.
  4. Click on Manage known networks.
  5. Click on each network in the list and select Forget.

Finally, if all else fails, you might want to consider performing a network reset. This will remove all your network adapters and settings, so you’ll need to set them up again afterward. To do a network reset:

  1. Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
  2. Click on Network & Internet.
  3. Click on Status on the left side.
  4. Click on Network reset at the bottom of the page.
  5. Click Reset now.

I hope one of these steps resolves your Wi-Fi issues Good luck