{"id":44209,"date":"2020-09-14T18:00:17","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T22:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/?p=44209"},"modified":"2025-01-31T01:09:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T06:09:45","slug":"how-to-reset-network-settings-in-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/how-to-reset-network-settings-in-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reset Network Settings in Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It isn\u2019t usually advisable to reset your network settings in Windows 10, because doing so can wipe any changes you\u2019ve made to your settings. If you\u2019re struggling with network connectivity issues, however, then the only way to troubleshoot your connection<\/a> may be to reset your network devices back to the default settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can do this using Windows\u2019 built-in network resetting tool, found in the Windows Settings menu. This will reset your network devices, as well as other important components required for network connectivity, such as your TCP\/IP stack. You can also change or reset network settings using the Windows PowerShell.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Troubleshooting Windows 10 Networking Issues<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you reset network settings for your WiFi or wired ethernet devices<\/a>, you may find that using the built-in Windows Troubleshooter <\/strong>can resolve common networking issues instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can often be a less drastic method for solving issues with your current network settings. A common issue, for instance, is an unavailable DNS server<\/a> preventing websites from loading. The troubleshooting tool will check for problems like this and, if possible, resolve them automatically or help you resolve them yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n