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Amanasn
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Jul 24, 2026

Network connectivity issues on my Windows PC

I'm dealing with persistent network connectivity issues on my Windows PC where my internet connection drops randomly throughout the day, even though other devices on the same network work just fine. I've already tried restarting my router, updating my network drivers, and running the Windows network troubleshooter, but nothing has resolved the problem, so I'm hoping someone here can suggest more advanced diagnostic steps or log files to check.

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  • Since other devices are working normally, issue is likely specific to your PC

    Try these steps:

    • Restart the network adapter from device manager.
    • Uninstall and reinstall the network driver.
    • Run ipconfig /flushdns and netsh winsock reset in Command Prompt, then restart your PC.
    • Check event viewer for network-related errors around the time the connection drops.
    • If you're using Wi-Fi, test with a wired Ethernet connection to see if the issue is with the wireless adapter.
    • Also check if VPN, firewall, or antivirus software is affecting the connection.

    These steps should help identify whether the problem is caused by the network adapter, drivers, or Windows settings.

  • Subha5's avatar
    Subha5
    Copper Contributor

     

    Since other devices are working normally, issue is likely specific to your PC

    Try these steps:

    • Restart the network adapter from device manager.
    • Uninstall and reinstall the network driver.
    • Run ipconfig /flushdns and netsh winsock reset in Command Prompt, then restart your PC.
    • Check event viewer for network-related errors around the time the connection drops.
    • If you're using Wi-Fi, test with a wired Ethernet connection to see if the issue is with the wireless adapter.
    • Also check if VPN, firewall, or antivirus software is affecting the connection.

    These steps should help identify whether the problem is caused by the network adapter, drivers, or Windows settings.

    -subha(iRoyals Systems)

  • Try to perform Network Reset:

     

     

    1. Open Settings app, click Network & Internet > Advanced settings > Network reset.

     

     

    1. Now click on Reset button on next screen.

     

     

    1. In confirmation prompt appearing next, click Yes.

     

     

    Let us know if this helps!

  • Because other devices can use the same network, the fault is probably on this Windows PC or in its assigned path. Start by forgetting and reconnecting to Wi-Fi, or reseating Ethernet, then restart the PC and router. Generate the Windows wireless network report and check the latest failed session, driver version, disconnect reason, and signal quality. Compare the PC’s default gateway, DNS servers, and assigned address with a working device; an address beginning with 169.254 indicates DHCP failure. Temporarily disconnect VPN software and test after disabling third-party network filtering, without turning off Windows Firewall permanently. Install the network-adapter driver supplied by the PC manufacturer. Then run the network troubleshooter and reset the adapter. Use Network reset only after recording VPN and virtual-switch settings, because it removes and reinstalls adapters. If failure remains, test another network to separate PC configuration from router policy.