What Does Resetting Network Settings Do, and Should I Do It?
Resetting network settings removes and reinstalls your network adapters and sets other components to their original settings in order to fix connection issues. You will erase the configuration for every single adapter and revert everything back to its factory settings. Resetting should be done as a last resort if you’ve already tried all options and nothing seems to work. In most cases, adapters are set to automatically detect changes in the network so you probably won’t see any issues; however, make a note of the settings for the other components if you do decide to reset.
How to Reset Network Settings on Windows 11
How to Automatically Connect to the Internet After a Reset
A computer’s TCP/IP settings are typically set to Automatic, so your computer will automatically detect network settings and reconnect to the internet after a reset. If your computer doesn’t reconnect automatically, these steps will show you how to configure the settings.
Fixing Any Remain Settings
Network software like VPN clients and virtual switches may need to be reconfigured to start working after a network reset. If it doesn’t, select Edit at the right. Once you do, your computer will now automatically detect and connect to the internet after a network reset. To fix this issue, open the software and enter your IP address and other settings as you did when you originally installed the software. Here’s how to reset the network settings on Windows 10.
