In this article, I'll show you how to troubleshoot network adapter issues on your Windows 11 computer. This process should be pretty straightforward, so without further ado, let's get started.
To start, right-click the Windows Start button and select Settings. Then, in the left pane, select System. In the right pane, scroll down to Troubleshoot and click that link. Now, select Other troubleshooters in the right pane, and under Other, select Network Adapter. Click Run. If your network adapter was turned off, this tool should resolve the issue.
In my case, the adapter is already working correctly, so I couldn't identify any problems. However, another solution you can try is to open the search menu, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and then select Run as administrator. Accept User Account Control if prompted, then type ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter. This will clear the DNS resolver cache. Next, type netsh winsock reset and press Enter. This will reset your network connection settings. Restart your computer to complete the process.
If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can try resetting your network settings in Windows Settings. Right-click the Windows Start button, select Settings, then Network & Internet. In the left pane, select Advanced network settings. In the right pane, under More settings, select Reset network. Note that this process will remove and reinstall all network adapters, so make sure you have your Wi-Fi passcode handy if you're using a wireless connection. Restart your computer after selecting Reset now.
And that's it! I hope this solves your problem trying to connect to the Internet. If you're still having trouble, I recommend contacting your Internet service provider or seeking additional help. Thanks for reading this brief tutorial; I hope it was helpful. See you next time!