How to Fix Window 10 Can't Connect to Internet

Streaming your favorite TV show or downloading your missed episodes and suddenly the internet is not working? If you have ever faced the scenario where you can't connect to internet, then you very well know the frustration that comes alongside it. If you can't connect to internet while using Windows 10, it can be due to a number of reasons. Users have been complaining that they can't connect to internet in the latest variant of Windows 10, and therefore, we prepared an extensive article to help you in the situation where you can't connect to internet.

Many users who have upgraded to the latest variant of Windows 10 have complained of not having access to the internet options due to which they can't connect to internet. While most of these complaints have been relevant to wireless connections, we take this article to address each and every issue related to internet connectivity in Windows 10.

Windows 10 can't connect to Internet:

Firstly, we shall make an effort to address the basic errors behind Windows 10 not being able to offer any internet connectivity. When we got in touch with experts at Microsoft, we learnt that the problem to the VPN connections present on computer that were upgraded to Windows 10 was persisting. This was due to the upgrade that was made during active VPN software to Windows 10. However, the problem isn't restricted to software programs but also goes out to hardware which might be incompatible with Windows 10 and thus user can't connect to internet.

Firstly, we must ensure that the WiFi is set to on. To check this, we open Settings>Network & Internet> WiFi, and move the slider over the "˜On' position. However, please make sure that the physical WiFi button on the keyboard is not turned off.

One can take this alternate route too in which you have to right click on the Start button and open the WinX menu. You can now select the device manager. Clicking on Action Tab and selecting "˜Scan for Hardware changes' would refresh the list.

WiFi not available in the list of Networks after Windows 10 Upgrade:

For the ones who weren't using VPN software during their upgrade to Windows 10, the issue could lie with the router. One has to check if the router is broadcasting the SSID, and this can be done by performing the following steps:

• Start by typing 192.168.1.1 in the address bar of your browser. This is done to connect to your router.
• Below the wireless section of the configuration settings, check for an SSID, and also if the "˜Broadcast SSID' is checked; the wordings "˜broadcast SSID' could vary from different router models and therefore you must look for alternative labels in case you do not find "˜Broadcast SSID' in the wireless section of the configuration page.
• One can also change the SSID to something else and click "˜Save' to ensure that the SSID is being displayed in the list of networks that are being showcased when one clicks on the network icon in the Windows 10 System Tray.
• The removal of VPN virtual card would be necessary using the Windows Registry Editor if can't connect to internet and if you are using VPN software while upgrading to Windows 10.

How can I remove VPN using the Windows Command Prompt?

• Press the Windows Key + R to bring up the Run dialog.
• CMD has to be typed in the run dialog and then press Enter.
• After the command prompt Window appears, you are to type or copy-paste the following command and follow it up by pressing Enter:
  
  reg delete HKCRCLSID{988248f3-a1ad-49bf-9170-676cbbc36ba3} /va /f
• Now you must copy-paste or type the following command and press on Enter
  netcfg -v -u dni_dne
• All you have to do is restart the PC and check for the WiFi under the list of Network Settings in Windows 10 and if you can't connect to internet, we have listed a few more steps below.

Power Cycling the Router:

This is one of the most basic steps to be followed when you can't connect to internet. Simply turn off your router, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on. Often, this accomplishes the task and you don't have to worry about the issue where you can't connect to internet.

Can't Connect to Internet because Internet Connection Password is Incorrect:

Are you typing the right password for you WiFi? Turns out, many users miss out on this basic step while troubleshooting their networking connections when they face the issue where they can't connect to internet. Here is how you can resolve the issue:

• Right click on the WiFi or network icon.
• Select Open Network and Sharing Center.
• You have to click on "˜change' on Adapter Settings.
• The Network Properties Window would appear where you have to right click on the WiFi connection and click on Status.
• In the dialog box that would then appear, click on "˜Wireless Properties'.
• Click on "˜Security Tab' in the Wireless Properties windows.
• Below the Wireless Security Key Label, one can find the "˜Show Characters' check box. You can click on it to see the Wireless Password.
• You can check the password and then use it to connect to the WiFi.
• If this still doesn't help, you can change the password in the Router Configuration Page.

How can I change the Password?

• Type 192.168.1.1. In the address bar of your browser. This s to establish a connection with your router.
• Locate the SSID option under the Wireless option.
• Check for the option saying "˜Password' or any alternate phrase depending upon the router being used.
• Click on Save and close the browser. Reboot and you can connect the Internet using your WiFi connection.

Alternate Steps when can't connect to Internet:

If you are unable to resolve the issue using the above steps, you can seek assistance of the Windows Troubleshooter to get the job done. It will detect the problem for you and fix it, and in a few cases, would ask you to type the password of your WiFi connection again.

However, if the problem persists, it could be because of your Ethernet connection for which you could have to get in touch with the router manufacturer.