Windows 10’s Network reset feature removes and reinstalls network adapters and returns many networking components to their default settings. It is a broad troubleshooting step, so try simpler fixes such as restarting the PC and router before using it.
Run Network reset
- Open Settings.
- Select Network & Internet.
- Open Status.
- Select Network reset.
- Choose Reset now and confirm.
- Allow Windows to restart the PC.
What changes after a network reset
Windows removes installed network adapters and reinstalls them after restart. You may need to reconfigure networking software such as VPN clients or virtual switches. Network profiles can also return to defaults, so verify sharing and firewall behavior afterward.
Try targeted troubleshooting first
If only Wi-Fi is failing, forget and reconnect to the wireless network, restart the adapter, and check the router. If only one VPN or application is affected, troubleshoot that component before resetting the entire networking stack.
Managed PCs may need administrator help
A work computer can rely on VPN, proxy, certificate, or network policies supplied by an organization. Contact IT before resetting networking if those settings are required for access.
Windows 10 normal support ended October 14, 2025.
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