Windows 11 automatically connects to saved Wi-Fi networks when your PC is in range. This means you don't have to Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network every time you start your computer. However, if your laptop or desktop won't connect to a familiar Wi-Fi network, something is likely wrong. Fortunately, you can easily fix this nasty behavior. Here are some effective troubleshooting tips you can use to fix Windows 11 not automatically connecting to Wi-Fi.
1. Switch the connection to the WI-FI option automatically.
By default, Windows 11 laptops attempt to find a better Wi-Fi network to connect to. However, if you disable this option, your computer may struggle or not connect to a Wi-Fi network even when it's in range. Here's how to fix it.
Step 1: Click Search code in Taskbar and writeWi-Fi nannies , And press Enter.
Step 2: Click Known network management.
Step 3: Locate the network that you want your Windows PC to connect to automatically.
Step 4: Check the box that reads “Connect automatically when in range.”
The next time your Windows PC is within range of saved Wi-Fi networks, it will automatically connect to them.
2. Use the updated WI-FI password.
Windows may fail to connect to a Wi-Fi network automatically if the password is incorrect. It's possible that the Wi-Fi password for your office or coffee shop network has changed and you haven't updated it yet. To fix this, you'll need to disconnect from that particular network and reconnect to it.
Step 1: Right click Start button and select "Settings" from the list.
Step 2: Go to Network and Internet tab On your left. Then, click Wi-Fi access.
Step 3: go to the Known network management.
Step 4: Click Forget button Next to the name Wi-Fi To remove it.
Step 5: come back to me Wi-Fi settings Click Show available networks to expand it. Select Wi-Fi your own, select Connect automatically check box , and click Contact.
Enter the updated password to connect to the network. Windows will automatically connect your computer to this network when it's in range.
3. Run the troubleshooter
You can ask for help from a troubleshooter to fix if your computer still won't automatically connect to a specific Wi-Fi network despite the correct configuration. Here's how to fix it.
Step 1: Open Search menu , And type Troubleshoot settings , and select First result that appear.
Step 2: Go to Other troubleshooters and fixes.
Step 3: within Most Popular Section , Click Play button next to Internet connections to start Troubleshooter.
Follow the on-screen instructions to allow the troubleshooter to detect, diagnose, and fix any network connection issues.
4. Modify network adapter properties
You often want to change Power settings in Windows 11 To make your computer run longer and without problems, if you choose a stricter power usage profile, Windows will fail to connect to Wi-Fi after waking from sleep or hibernation. Here's how to fix it.
Step 1: Right click Start button and select "Device Manager" from the list.
Step 2: Double click network adapters To expand it, right-click. wireless network adapter and select Properties.
Step 3: Go to Power Management tab And cancel Select “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.”. Then click "OK".
5. Update your WI-FI network adapter drivers.
When was the last time you updated your computer's Wi-Fi network adapter drivers? If you haven't done so in a while, it's a good idea to do it right. You're likely experiencing Wi-Fi problems on Windows With outdated network adapter drivers. To fix this, you'll need to update your computer's Wi-Fi drivers by following the steps below.
Step 1: Click search icon in Taskbar , And type device Manager , And press Enter.
Step 2: Expand network adapters , right click on wireless network adapter Related from the list, select Driver Update.
From there, follow the on-screen instructions to update your wireless network driver and then check if Windows 11 can connect to Wi-Fi networks automatically.
6. Modify the Windows registry
If updating your Wi-Fi drivers doesn't help, you can use a registry trick to fix the problem. Since the registry database contains important Windows settings, you should consider Back up registry files Before proceeding with any of the changes below.
Step 1: Click on Windows key + R to start Dialog box. Write regedit 1. Open And press Enter.
Step 2: in Registry Editor window Paste the following path into the address bar at the top to navigate to the key: GroupPolicy.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WcmSvc\GroupPolicy
Step 3: Right click Group Policy , and go to New and select DWORD (32-bit) value.
Step 4: Name it fMinimizeConnections.
Close the Registry Editor window. Restart your computer to apply the changes. Afterward, check if Windows 11 automatically connects to Wi-Fi.
7. Edit group policy
Prepare Group Policy Editor A powerful tool that you can only use in Windows 11 Professional editions Or Enterprise. of Group Policy Editor , you may Modify connection settings Online to fix this issue.
Step 1: Click on Windows key + R to start Dialog box. Write gpedit.msc 1. Open And press Enter.
Step 2: in Local Group Policy Editor window Use the right pane to navigate to a folder. Internet connection settings.
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communicating Settings
Step 3: On your right, double-click “Turn off active tests for the Windows network connection status indicator.”
Step 4: Select Unconfigured and press OK. Application followed by Agreed.
8. Reset network settings
If nothing works, you may be Reset network settings on your computer A Windows PC is your last resort. This will remove all network adapter data and restore all network settings to their defaults. Here's how to do it.
Step 1: Click on Windows key + I to turn on Settings app. in a Network and Internet tab , Click Advanced network settings.
Step 2: within More settings , Click Network reset.
Step 3: Finally, tap Reset button Now next to Network reset.
Wait for the process to complete, restart your computer, and connect to the Wi-Fi network you want to use. Of course, this resets all of your Wi-Fi network details, and you'll have to connect to each one individually.
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It's frustrating when some Windows features fail to work the way they should. However, fixing such issues shouldn't take long if you know where to look. Let us know which of the above solutions helped you resolve the issue in the comments below.
