Facing connection issues can be quite infuriating, especially with how the internet and social media has become a huge part of our life. Not even a second without the internet can be justifiable.
Sadly, not everyone is equipped with the knowledge to solve even the simple networking problems and has to rely on professional help, which is both costly and time-consuming.
Here I have shown how you can troubleshoot most simple networking or connectivity issues on Windows 11 and 10. So read this article and equip yourself with the knowledge of self-troubleshooting.
When you are facing connectivity issues, don’t always call for professional help as most issues can be fixed easily. Before you call for professional help, try the solutions provided here and see if it solves the issue.
One of the easiest yet most effective fix for any connection-related problems is power cycling the router. This deletes any corrupted cache and allows the router to cool down if it’s overheating. So, how to power cycle your router? Here is how you can do it:
Connect your device to the router and see if it solves the connectivity problem.
If you are facing connection issues on your PC, then one of the simplest and effective fix is to restart your system. Many overlook this simple solution, but it is highly effective in solving most minor issues.
Restart your device and once you boot into the desktop, check if the internet connection is fixed.
An easy way to self-troubleshoot errors or bugs on Windows 11 and 10 is by searching it on the internet. There are thousands of websites and forums dedicated to solving errors and bugs. There is bound to be someone who knows how to solve the issue you are facing on the internet.
You can also directly visit trustworthy websites like DigiCruncher, and search for the issue. DigiCruncher hosts hundreds of articles of solution guides for various issues, including networking problems.
Many common connectivity issues can be prevented by changing the DNS server. DNS is basically like a phone book that has the information of all the websites on the internet and your device has to go to it each time to find the location of the website.
You can change the DNS on Windows 11 and 10 by following these steps:
Windows 10 and 11 come with in-built troubleshooters to help users solve issues. Not many users know about these and they can help you solve many issues. Here is how you can run them:
Here you will find all the 17 available troubleshooters. Try running the Internet Connections troubleshooter. Click on it and select Run the troubleshooter. Follow the on-screen instructions and apply the fix as recommended.
You can also try running the Network Adapter troubleshooter and Incoming Connections troubleshooter.
Many connectivity issues can be fixed by simply flushing the DNS. Flushing the DNS clears the DNS cache. To flush DNS, you will have to run a command line. Running command lines is simple and you have nothing to be afraid of as long as follow the steps I have provided.
Here is how you can flush DNS on Windows 10 and 11:
Wait for the scan to finish and restart your PC. After your PC restarts, check if the issue has been solved.
Another easy way to fix networking issues is resetting Winsock. This will undo configurations made to the Windows Winsock catalog. Resetting Winsock also requires running a command line and here is how you can do it:
So, there you have it. Now you no longer need to worry when facing an internet connectivity issue. Simply follow the above methods and most minor issues should get fixed by it.
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