How To Reinstall Network Adapter

Windows 10 Anniversary Update v1607 introduces a new feature that lets you reset your network and fix connectivity issues with the click of a button. You can use the Windows 10 Network Reset button to reinstall Network adapters & set networking components to default settings if you face connectivity problems.

Reset networking components & reinstall Network adapters

Windows 10 already offers the Network Troubleshooter that can help you, if you cannot connect to the Internet. But if this tool is unable to fix your connectivity problems, you need to reset all networking components & settings to its default value and reinstall your Network adapters – and you can do all this by simply using the Network Reset feature.

Network Reset feature in Windows 10

If you need to use this feature, open the Start Menu and click on the Settings icon. Next, click on Network & Internet. Next, click on the Status link on the left side. Here you will be able to see the status of your Network. You will also see a link her that lets you open the Network Troubleshooter.

Scroll down till you see the Network reset link.

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The Network reset feature will first remove and then reinstall all your network adapters and set other networking components back to their original settings and default values.

After your run this tool, you may have to reinstall your networking software like VPN or Virtual switches, if you are using them.

Once you are sure and ready, click on the Reset now button, You may be asked to confirm. Click on Yes to proceed, and wait for the task to complete, after which your Windows 10 computer will be restarted.

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Windows - Uninstalling/reinstalling a network adapter in device manager

This document details how to uninstall and reinstall a network adapter for the purpose of troubleshooting networking problems on Windows 7, 8, and 10.

If a user is having issues connecting to or staying connected to a wired or wireless network, an easy first step at troubleshooting is to uninstall and reinstall the network adapter. This is also a good step to try if a user is able to connect to a network but are unable load web pages in their browser. This fix will bring the network adapter back to default settings and will resolve issues a large percentage of the time. If the the network adapter doesn't show up in the list it could indicate a hardware issue with the adapter.

  1. Type 'Device Manager' into the search field to open the device manager console.

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  2. Expand the 'Network Adapters' field. This will list all network adapters that the machine has installed. Right click on the adapter you want to uninstall and select 'Uninstall'. This will remove the adapter from the list and uninstall the device. If troubleshooting a wireless issue make sure to select the correct device - the word 'Wireless' will likely be in the title.

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  3. Click 'Ok' when prompted to uninstall the device. This will remove the adapter from the list and uninstall the driver.

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  4. Once the adapter has been uninstalled click on the 'Scan for hardware changes' button to search for and reinstall the correct adapter. The icon can be hard to see - you can hover your mouse over the button to confirm you are choosing the correct one.

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  5. If the device is successfully reinstalled it will show back up under the 'Network Adapters' drop-down. Reboot the computer and see if the connectivity issue has been resolved.

  6. If the issue is not resolved click here for instructions on restarting the windows networking service.


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Owner:Mike J.Group:DoIT Tech Store
Created:2015-11-06 12:43 CDTUpdated:2018-09-24 13:13 CDT
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