How to Reset Network Settings on Windows 10


Resetting your network settings is usually a last-resort effort when troubleshooting network issues. It completely wipes your network settings including any saved networks—proceed with caution.
Windows 10 comes with a built-in utility to help reset your network settings. Not only does it restore settings to default, but it also reinstalls the network adapter.


The network reset tool is found on the Network & Internet screen.
Expand the Start Menu and search for Settings
. Open the Settings window and choose Network & Internet.


At the bottom of the Change your network settings list, choose Network Reset.


Select Reset Now to initiate the reset process. Be sure to choose Yes on the prompt confirming the reset.
When the reset is complete, your computer will restart. All of the network adapters will be reinstalled and network settings returned to their default values. This process might uninstall VPN or virtual switch software. With everything wiped, you can start a new network connection.
How to Reset Network Settings on Windows 10


Resetting your network settings is usually a last-resort effort when troubleshooting network issues. It completely wipes your network settings including any saved networks—proceed with caution.
Windows 10 comes with a built-in utility to help reset your network settings. Not only does it restore settings to default, but it also reinstalls the network adapter.


The network reset tool is found on the Network & Internet screen.
Expand the Start Menu and search for Settings
. Open the Settings window and choose Network & Internet.


At the bottom of the Change your network settings list, choose Network Reset.


Select Reset Now to initiate the reset process. Be sure to choose Yes on the prompt confirming the reset.
When the reset is complete, your computer will restart. All of the network adapters will be reinstalled and network settings returned to their default values. This process might uninstall VPN or virtual switch software. With everything wiped, you can start a new network connection.
How to Reset Network Settings on Windows 10


Resetting your network settings is usually a last-resort effort when troubleshooting network issues. It completely wipes your network settings including any saved networks—proceed with caution.
Windows 10 comes with a built-in utility to help reset your network settings. Not only does it restore settings to default, but it also reinstalls the network adapter.


The network reset tool is found on the Network & Internet screen.
Expand the Start Menu and search for Settings
. Open the Settings window and choose Network & Internet.


At the bottom of the Change your network settings list, choose Network Reset.


Select Reset Now to initiate the reset process. Be sure to choose Yes on the prompt confirming the reset.
When the reset is complete, your computer will restart. All of the network adapters will be reinstalled and network settings returned to their default values. This process might uninstall VPN or virtual switch software. With everything wiped, you can start a new network connection.
How to Reset Network Settings on Windows 10


Resetting your network settings is usually a last-resort effort when troubleshooting network issues. It completely wipes your network settings including any saved networks—proceed with caution.
Windows 10 comes with a built-in utility to help reset your network settings. Not only does it restore settings to default, but it also reinstalls the network adapter.
How to Reset Network Settings on Windows 10
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The network reset tool is found on the Network & Internet screen.
Expand the Start Menu and search for Settings
. Open the Settings window and choose Network & Internet.


At the bottom of the Change your network settings list, choose Network Reset.


Select Reset Now to initiate the reset process. Be sure to choose Yes on the prompt confirming the reset.
When the reset is complete, your computer will restart. All of the network adapters will be reinstalled and network settings returned to their default values. This process might uninstall VPN or virtual switch software. With everything wiped, you can start a new network connection.


The network reset tool is found on the Network & Internet screen.
Expand the Start Menu and search for Settings
. Open the Settings window and choose Network & Internet.


The network reset tool is found on the Network & Internet screen.
Expand the Start Menu and search for Settings
. Open the Settings window and choose Network & Internet.
Access Network & Internet settings
Select Status


At the bottom of the Change your network settings list, choose Network Reset.


At the bottom of the Change your network settings list, choose Network Reset.
Reset your network settings


Select Reset Now to initiate the reset process. Be sure to choose Yes on the prompt confirming the reset.
When the reset is complete, your computer will restart. All of the network adapters will be reinstalled and network settings returned to their default values. This process might uninstall VPN or virtual switch software. With everything wiped, you can start a new network connection.


Select Reset Now to initiate the reset process. Be sure to choose Yes on the prompt confirming the reset.
When the reset is complete, your computer will restart. All of the network adapters will be reinstalled and network settings returned to their default values. This process might uninstall VPN or virtual switch software. With everything wiped, you can start a new network connection.
Complete the reset
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