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Windows 11 keeps asking for connection when a new WiFi is available
Any way to disable this feature?
- Open Settings (Windows + I).
Go to Network & Internet.
Click on Wi-Fi.
Click on Manage Wi-Fi settings.
Turn off the toggle for Connect to suggested open hotspots and Connect to networks shared by my contacts - If Wi-Fi Sense is enabled, it can frequently search for new networks. Please disable this feature from WiFi settings.
Aureliow If you're experiencing persistent issues, you can try resetting your network settings:
- Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced network settings.
- Under the “More settings” section, click on Network reset.
- Follow the instructions to reset your network settings, but note that this will remove all saved Wi-Fi networks and require reconfiguration.
- Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi> Click on the "Manage known networks" option >Toggle the switch next to "Connect to open networks" to the Off position.
- Thanks for the tip!
Try to reset network connections: Open PowerShell or CMD and run as administrator, copy and paste the following commands by pressing enter at the end of each command line:
netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
netsh advfirewall reset
ipconfig /flushdnsRestart the computer at the end of all commands.
Go to Device Manager, expand network adapters, post a screenshot. Also attach a screenshot of your computer's system information, type msinfo in the search box and press enter.
- To stop the PC from asking about new networks, you can disable a setting typically found in the Wi-Fi settings section that says something like “Connect to suggested open hotspots” or “Ask me to connect.” Turn off these options to reduce or eliminate prompts about new networks.
- You don't remove those. Those are wifi networks near you.
