One of the worst things that can happen to a professional is that the network adapter hangs, making it difficult for users to work by preventing them from connecting to the network. In this article, we will learn what you can do if your Network adapter keeps crashing or not working on your computer.
Fix Network Adapter Failing or Not Working in Windows 11/10
There are many reasons for network adapters failing or not working in Windows 11. Some common causes of a failing network adapter are malware infections and outdated or corrupted drivers. We will try to fix this problem with some simple solutions. So if your network adapter fails or is not working, follow the steps below.
- Run the network adapter troubleshooter
- Re-enable the network adapter
- Update network driver
- Reset network settings
- Reset your Windows
Let’s solve this problem using these methods.
1]Run the network adapter troubleshooter
A network adapter troubleshooter is a built-in utility that automatically diagnoses the problem and fixes common network problems. This troubleshooter will check for incorrect network settings and conflicts with other devices on the network. If this utility finds any problem with your network adapter, it will fix it automatically.
You can use the Network Troubleshooter from the Get Help app or follow the steps below to do the same from Settings.
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- Press Windows Key + I to open the Settings app.
- Click on System and on the left side of the screen, scroll down and click on the Troubleshoot option.
- Next, click on Other troubleshooters.
- Find the network adapter troubleshooter there and click the associated Run button.
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- Open Settings.
- Gonna Update and security > Troubleshoot.
- Click on Additional Troubleshooters.
- Select Network adapter troubleshooter and click Run the troubleshooter.
Here, if the troubleshooter finds any errors and asks you to fix them, click apply to this fixed issue. Hopefully, the network adapter hang issue will be resolved after running the network troubleshooter.
2]Re-enable the network adapter
Your network adapter may fail due to some temporary glitches. These faults can be easily cleared by resetting the adapter. This will allow all related services to flush the cache and rebuild them again. Follow the steps mentioned below to do the same.
- Right-click the Start menu icon and click Device Manager to open it.
- Here in the next window expand the Network Adapters section.
- Right click on your network driver and select the Disable device option, wait for a while and then enable it.
Enabling after disabling the network adapter will solve your problem.
3]Update network driver
One of the most common reasons behind network adapter crash is outdated or corrupted network drivers. If the drivers are not updated, the communication between the system and your hardware will be difficult, causing a malfunction and the problem we are facing among many others. In such scenarios, we recommend updating the network driver.
To update network drivers in Windows 11 using Windows Updates, follow these steps. The best way to do this is through Optional Updates.
- Press win + me to open Windows Settings.
- Go to the windows update tab on the left side.
- Click on the Advanced Options.
- Click on the Option Updates menu under Additional Options.
- Expand the Driver updates section.
- Check the checkbox and click the download and install button.
4]Reset Network Settings
Many times, some of the network settings are not supported and cause the network adapter to crash. However, this can be easily fixed by adjusting the settings to their default mode. To do the same, we will perform a network reset, as it removes all custom settings, network profiles, and drivers that may be interfering with the proper functioning of the controller. Follow the steps mentioned below to do the same.
- Press Windows Keys + I to open the Settings app.
- On the left side of the screen, select Network & Internet.
- Scroll down the screen and click on Advanced Network Settings.
- Here click network reset in the More settings section.
- Finally, click on the Reset Now button and wait for a while to complete the process and check if the issue is resolved.
Hopefully this will do the trick for you.
5]Reset your Windows
If none of the above solutions worked in this case, perform a reset operation with your PC, making sure to keep your files and data.
Hopefully, you can resolve the issue by using the solutions mentioned in this article.
How do I fix my network adapter in Windows 11?
The network adapter can be easily fixed by running the Network Troubleshooter. It’s a built-in tool that can scan what’s wrong with your adapter, find the best possible fix, and then apply the same. If that doesn’t help, try the network reset option.
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Your network will keep going offline if the router or network device has a problem. In that case, check if yours is the only device facing any problem, if it is, then run the troubleshooter. In case all the devices are having trouble connecting to the system, please reboot your router and make sure there are no devices in the vicinity that are hindering the network.
