'This guide provides practical methods to fix internet connection problems on Windows. It covers the most common causes such as IP conflicts, DNS issues, and network misconfiguration.', 'howto' => [ 'Check basic network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).', 'Reset IP address using ipconfig commands.', 'Flush DNS cache to fix domain resolution issues.', 'Restart network adapter.', 'Change DNS server if needed.' ], 'why' => 'Internet issues on Windows are often caused by temporary network glitches, DNS cache problems, or IP conflicts. These steps solve most problems without advanced technical knowledge.', 'faq' => [ [ 'q' => 'Why does my internet suddenly stop working?', 'a' => 'It can be caused by IP conflicts, DNS issues, router problems, or network adapter errors.' ], [ 'q' => 'Does ipconfig fix internet problems?', 'a' => 'Yes. Commands like release, renew, and flushdns can resolve many connection issues.' ], [ 'q' => 'Do I need admin rights?', 'a' => 'Yes. Some commands require Command Prompt to be run as Administrator.' ], [ 'q' => 'Is changing DNS safe?', 'a' => 'Yes. Using public DNS like Google or Cloudflare is safe and often faster.' ] ] ]; include_once $_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . '/inc/guides/related-guides-helper.php'; include_once $_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . '/inc/guides/related-tools-helper.php'; $relatedGuides = getAutoRelatedGuides($guideSlug, $guideCategory, 5); $relatedTools = getRelatedToolsForGuide($guideSlug, 5); include_once $_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . "/inc/header.html"; ?>

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How to Fix Internet Not Working on Windows

Fix Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection problems using simple step-by-step methods.

Before you start

Check if other devices can access the internet.
Restart your router once.
Make sure airplane mode is off.

Step-by-step fixes

1. Reset IP address

Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:

ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew

2. Flush DNS cache

ipconfig /flushdns

3. Reset network adapter

Disable and re-enable your network adapter from Control Panel or Settings.

4. Change DNS server

Use public DNS:

8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4

Common causes

IP conflict

Multiple devices using same IP can break connection.

DNS issues

Cached DNS may point to invalid addresses.

Router problem

Restarting router often fixes temporary issues.