Computers and Laptops are the playing a good role in keep connects with whole world. Thus, we need to have internet connection via private or public network in our PC. Sometimes it is found that we generally find the problem like ‘Windows 10 can’t connect to this network’. This problem arises while we currently go to choose one network to connect for internet facility in our PC. This may happens with Wireless or Wired or LAN network as well. The primary reason beside this problem is error in network settings. This error at first show as a message in the network area, at the time you are going to establishing a connection with a preferred network. However, you need not to worry as we will show you the process to fix this type of error in some simple steps and you can perform it easily.

When we generally face this error, some simple things are there to perform at first. Like simply unplug the LAN cable and re insert, it into the port in case of wired connection. Otherwise turn off the Wi-Fi button in PC and ON it again or restart the Wi-Fi router as well. All these things may help you out at first in case of facing this problem in your PC network connection. Still if you are facing the same error then you need to change the internet adapter and network settings in your device. In this topic, we will list out all the possible steps from the basic level to the advanced one for fixing this Windows 10 cannot connect to this network problem from any PC. Without taking more time from you, let us proceed to the next point to get the solution about this problem now.

Proper Step by step guide to fix up Windows 10 can’t connect to this network:

If you are a computer expert and know how to fix this error in your PC then it is very fine. Otherwise, you can follow the systematic guidelines given below and apply the same in your preferred device to get solute this problem. The problem may arise for many reasons. So you need to understood that and apply the fixing methods as shown in the points below accordingly.

#Fixing Method No. 1 – What you should do at initial time?

At first, we will show you some of the basic steps, which will probably help you out to connect with internet network without any issues. So apply the steps in your Windows 10 PC or laptop, which are given below.

Generally, we use router or modem in our office or home or business purpose to access the internet. So if you are facing problem in get connect with that specific access points then turn that point OFF and then again turn ON (Restart) it accordingly. Take some times to restart your access points and connect your PC or laptop again with the preferred router or modem.
In the next step, find out the power cord from the backside of your router or modem and un plug it once. Make sure you have switched off the power connection from the main electric board before unplug the cable. Then unplug the LAN wire also from the rear RJ45 jack. Keep the device turn off for minimum 1 minute and then then connect the power cord and the LAN wire accordingly you have removed earlier. Some of the routers and modems are there which came with battery in build with them for power back up. Therefore, you need to remove that battery for properly turn off and restart the router device.
After restarting the router, wait for the device to get connect with the Internet Service Provider by loading all the servers properly. Make sure all the signal lights in the modem or router are blinking properly.
Now it is the time to connect your PC again and check whether the internet is connected properly in your PC. You can also check out the connection status by opening your command prompt window as well.
In Windows 10, you need to press on the Windows Button once and here you will get the search box. In the search box, you need to type the words ‘Command Prompt’ band hence the command prompt icon will show at the top in the results. Now Right Click on Command Prompt and then click on Run as Administrator. The Command Prompt window will finally open in your screen.
Now in the CMD prompt window input the commands, which are given here one by one. Make sure you are connected to Wireless network and then at first type netsh wlan show wlanreport. Now hit on the Enter button to get the connection details.
Next to it type the command ipconfig and again press or hit the Enter button. Now the IP address of the network will show in sight to the default gateway also. The pattern of the IP address will be like 192.168.1.1 which is displayed on your window.
Now insert the next command ping 192.168.1.1 and as like before hit on Enter button.
The overall connection details will get display in your CMD screen. Form the local host you will get the Packet Sent and Packet Received with lost at all. Check out the no. of packet send is equal to the no. of the packet received in the destination. If the numbers are not equal then there is error in connection. Otherwise, if they are equal then the connection is OK at all.
So this is the basic step which you can check at first in your PC and access points.

#Fixing Method No. 2 – Troubleshooting your Network:

In the next step, you need to check up the network and troubleshoot it using the stepwise systematic guides given below.

Now at first press on the Windows Button and then on the search bar type the words network trouble-shooter. This will surely show you one option in the search result i.e. Identify and repair Network Problems.
Choose this option and go through the on screen instructions to fix up the network related issues. Sometimes it is found that after troubleshooting the network settings, the problem still remain same in your PC. If the same problem still exists then you can follow the steps given below.
At first, open the Command Prompt Window and then start to input the commands given below.
After opening the CMD window, input or type the command netsh winsock reset and then hit Enter button.
Type netsh int ip reset and then hit Enter button.
Type ipconfig /release and then hit Enter button.
Type ipconfig /renew and then hit Enter button.
Type ipconfig /flushdns and then hit Enter button.

After the resetting is completed, restart your PC once to apply the changes successfully in your system.

#Fixing Method No. 3 – Update your Network Adapter Driver:

In this method, you can update your network adapter driver or rollback it using the steps given below. So follow up the steps and apply the same from the points given below.

At first press on Windows button and on the search box type ‘Device manager’. Choose Device Manager Option and then follow the next step.
From Device manager choose Network Adaptors and then choose Network Adaptor name.
Now right-click on your mouse and then select Update driver or Roll Back Driver. Any one you can choose and follow the on screen advice to go forward. Update your driver by automatically browse it in your PC or you can manually choose the update file from your PC. If the roll back driver is not present on your PC then there is no need to roll back your driver.
After completing the above steps, restart your PC once to make changes successfully.

#Fixing Method No. 4 – Reset Network and disable Antivirus temporarily:

This is the final process, which will help you to fix up the problem about Windows 10 can’t connect to the Network.

Press on the Windows button and then choose Settings. In settings select Network and Internet then Status and choose Network Reset. Now choose Reset Now and click on Yes. Wait until the process is being completed and the system is restarting successfully.
If you have installed any antivirus in your system, then turn it off or disable it for a temporary period.

Conclusion:

Finally we want to tell you that these are all about the methods to fix ‘Windows 10 can’t connect to this network’. Hope the information given in the context here are helpful for you all. If you all are satisfied with the information then try the methods given above to fix up the same or this common problem in your PC by own. Some users are there who are not comfortable with the above steps then you can also contact to nay computer expert then they will also help you out for the same. If not a single methods from the above is giving you the solution then it may probably your hardware problem happens in your PC.