How to Reset Network Settings on Windows 10

Reset Network Settings Windows 10Reset Network Settings Windows 10
Forget your Wi-Fi networks and other network settings.
Ash Ash (298)
Total time: 5 minutes 
Updated: July 22nd, 2020

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.

Here’s everything you’ll need to complete this guide:

Windows 10 PC×1
Windows 10 SettingsWindows 10 Settings

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.

Windows 10 Network StatusWindows 10 Network Status

In the left-hand column, Status should be selected. If it isn’t, select it.

Windows 10 Network ResetWindows 10 Network Reset

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

Windows 10 Reset Network SettingsWindows 10 Reset 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.

How to Reset Network Settings on Windows 10

Reset Network Settings Windows 10Reset Network Settings Windows 10
Forget your Wi-Fi networks and other network settings.
Ash Ash (298)
Total time: 5 minutes 
Updated: July 22nd, 2020

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.

Here’s everything you’ll need to complete this guide:

Windows 10 PC×1
Windows 10 SettingsWindows 10 Settings

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.

Windows 10 Network StatusWindows 10 Network Status

In the left-hand column, Status should be selected. If it isn’t, select it.

Windows 10 Network ResetWindows 10 Network Reset

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

Windows 10 Reset Network SettingsWindows 10 Reset 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.

Jump to step

How to Reset Network Settings on Windows 10

Reset Network Settings Windows 10Reset Network Settings Windows 10
Forget your Wi-Fi networks and other network settings.
Ash Ash (298)
Total time: 5 minutes 
Updated: July 22nd, 2020

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.

Here’s everything you’ll need to complete this guide:

Windows 10 PC×1
Windows 10 SettingsWindows 10 Settings

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.

Windows 10 Network StatusWindows 10 Network Status

In the left-hand column, Status should be selected. If it isn’t, select it.

Windows 10 Network ResetWindows 10 Network Reset

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

Windows 10 Reset Network SettingsWindows 10 Reset 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.

How to Reset Network Settings on Windows 10

Reset Network Settings Windows 10Reset Network Settings Windows 10
Forget your Wi-Fi networks and other network settings.
Ash Ash (298)
Total time: 5 minutes 
Updated: July 22nd, 2020

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.

Here’s everything you’ll need to complete this guide:

Windows 10 PC×1

How to Reset Network Settings on Windows 10

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Forget your Wi-Fi networks and other network settings.
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Total time: 5 minutes 
Updated: July 22nd, 2020
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Windows 10 SettingsWindows 10 Settings

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.

Windows 10 Network StatusWindows 10 Network Status

In the left-hand column, Status should be selected. If it isn’t, select it.

Windows 10 Network ResetWindows 10 Network Reset

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

Windows 10 Reset Network SettingsWindows 10 Reset 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.

Windows 10 SettingsWindows 10 Settings

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.

Windows 10 SettingsWindows 10 Settings

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

Windows 10 Network StatusWindows 10 Network Status

In the left-hand column, Status should be selected. If it isn’t, select it.

Windows 10 Network StatusWindows 10 Network Status

In the left-hand column, Status should be selected. If it isn’t, select it.

Select Status

Windows 10 Network ResetWindows 10 Network Reset

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

Windows 10 Network ResetWindows 10 Network Reset

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

Reset your network settings

Windows 10 Reset Network SettingsWindows 10 Reset 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.

Windows 10 Reset Network SettingsWindows 10 Reset 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.

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