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How to Reset Your Network on Windows 11

Jun 9, 2025

If you are experiencing incorrect network configuration issues on your Windows 11 PC, such as slow or unstable connection, “Unidentified Network” message, or no internet access despite being connected to Wi-Fi, a Network Reset might usually solve these problems. Follow this step-by-step guide to use the built-in option to perform a network reset on your Windows 11.

Steps to perform a Network Reset in Windows 11

This process will remove and reinstall all your network adapters and reset networking components to the default state, including your saved Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth pairings, and any custom DNS or IP settings, etc.

Step 1. Open Settings

Directly open the Windows Settings app by pressing Win + I on your keyboard.

Step 2. Navigate to Advanced network settings

From the left sidebar, click the Network & internet tab and then select Advanced network settings from the right.

Step 3. Access Network reset

Under the More settings section, click Network reset.

Step 4. Start the reset

Click Reset now, then when the prompt appears, select Yes to confirm and start the process.

Step 5. Reconfigure network settings

After resetting, your PC will be automatically restarted within 5 minutes, then reinstall and reconfigure your networking devices and software manually.

Final Thoughts

A network reset is a helpful and easy-to-use tool when you are facing persistent connectivity problems. You may also interested in how to reset your iPhone network settings.

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