Resetting the Network on Windows 10

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Network reset will remove and reinstall all of your network adapters on your computer.  It will also reset most of the other networking components back to their default settings, including saved passwords and VPN settings. This can be helpful when you are having various network related issues. 

  1. Click the Start button in the lower left corner.
    • Startmenu button
  2. Click on the Gear icon to get into the settings.
    • Starmenu with gear icon circled
  3. Click on Network & Internet.
    • Settings menu with networking settings circled
  4. By default it should be on the status tab on the left side.  If not, click on Status.
  5. Locate and click on Network reset.
    1. Note:  You may need to scroll down to see the button.
      • Network Status Menu
  6. Click on Reset now.
    • Network Reset Menu
  7. Click on Yes to confirm you want to restart.
    • Note:  If your computer doesn't reboot on its own after 5 minutes after it says it needs to reboot.  You may want to reboot manually.
  8. Your computer will restart and your network adapters and network configurations will all be reset.  After your computer restarts, log back in and verify things are working.  If this is a personal device you may need to reset up eduroam or your personal wifi.

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Article ID: 550
Created
Fri 8/12/22 12:06 PM
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Mon 4/21/25 9:01 AM