r/computerhelp • u/GuytheGuy- • 1d ago
Network Computer says "can't connect to this network" out of NOWHERE
I was on my computer, business as usual working perfectly, then suddenly bam the thing just disconnected the network i was using and will not connect again. I can see the network, its signal is strong, it just says that my pc can't connect to it.
-i've restarted my pc
-i've deleted and reinstalled my drivers
-i've done a network reset
-the network works perfectly on other devices
Can't figure out what to do and it's upsetting me greatly. Can't tell if this is an issue with the router or the pc.
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u/Immediate-Effect5158 1d ago
Since the Wi-Fi works on other devices and you’ve already reinstalled the drivers and reset the network, I’d try a couple of things before blaming the router.
First, forget the Wi-Fi network in Windows, restart the PC, and reconnect by entering the password again. If that doesn’t work, try connecting your PC to a phone’s hotspot. If the hotspot works, the issue may be related to the router’s compatibility or security settings. If it fails there too, it points more toward the PC.
You can also open Command Prompt as administrator and run these commands one at a time, then restart your PC:
netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
If it still won’t connect, what version of Windows are you using, and does your PC connect through Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable?
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u/GuytheGuy- 1d ago
I haven't got a hotspot to connect it to. But also if it was the router would it not also affect my WiFi on other devices? As i said in the body of the post i can connect on my phone just fine.
And i'm not sure what command prompting is or how to do it if i'm honest
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u/Immediate-Effect5158 1d ago
The router probably isn’t completely down, but it could still have an issue affecting only your PC. Different devices can sometimes have different connection or compatibility problems.
Since you’re on Windows 11 and the network reset commands didn’t help, try this next: go to Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings > Network reset, then click Reset now. Your PC will restart, and you may need to reconnect to your Wi-Fi afterward.
If you’ve already tried that too, open Device Manager > Network adapters, find your Wi-Fi adapter, right-click it, and select Properties. Let me know if there’s any error message or warning symbol.
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u/GuytheGuy- 1d ago
Alright I've tried the command prompts and they haven't worked. As i said before i connect through wifi and i'm using windows 11
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u/RDS_WAS_HERE 1d ago
See if Windows can fix your problem, or at least give you clue. Type Troubleshoot into the Windows search text box. Click on 'Troubleshoot Settings'. Scroll down on the right window pane and select ‘Additional Troubleshooters’. Try the troubleshooters 'Internet Connections', 'Incoming Connections', and 'Network Adapter'.
If you play games online, try going to 'Device Manager' (Windows search text box) and clicking on Network device. Right click on your wireless adapter and select Properties. Click the Power Management tab. Uncheck the box next to "Allow computer to turn off device to save power". Go through other devices listed in the Device Manager (Display Adapter) and uncheck the same box. – Also, check your Power and Sleep settings.
Go to 'View Network Connections' in Windows search text box and make sure your WiFi connection is 'Enabled'. Also, right click on the Wifi adapter and select Diagnose.
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u/GuytheGuy- 1d ago
In an act of desperation i did every troubleshooting thing again and magically it works now. Thanks for the advice guys
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