# (Fixed) WIFI Not Con­necting After Sleep In Win­dows 11/10 **URL:** https://www.compsmag.com/blogs/wifi-not-connecting-after-sleep-windows/ **Author:** Ayushi Chauhan **Published:** 2023-02-21 **Updated:** 2023-02-21 **Categories:** Blogs **Reading Time:** 6 min --- One of the most common problems with Windows 11/10 is that it WiFi Not Con­necting After Sleep in [Windows](https://compsmag.com/best/windows-apps/). People always complain about how slow Wi-Fi is and how they get error messages like "Limited access," "Unidentified Network," or "No internet access." If your device is having trouble connecting to the internet, [Windows 11](https://compsmag.com/reviews/windows-11-review/) has a feature that can reset Wi-Fi and [Ethernet cable](https://compsmag.com/best/ethernet-cables/) to fix the most common problems, like slow Wi-Fi speeds on Surface and other [computers](https://compsmag.com/best/computers/). The reset feature will get rid of all the current settings and put back the factory networking settings. It will also reinstall all the drivers for the network adapter. You can't choose which Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter to use. All of the adapters will be taken off and put back on by this feature. After you finish the process, you may need to reinstall or reconfigure other networking software, such as [VPN](https://compsmag.com/best/vpn/)client software. ## WiFi Not Con­necting After Sleep in Win­dows: 6 Ways to Fix it ### Disable then Re-Enable your Wi-Fi 1. Press the **Windows Key + R**, then type ncpa.cpl and press Enter. 2. Right-click on your **wireless adapter** and choose "Disable." 3. Right-click the same adapter again, but this time choose Enable from the menu. 4. [Restart your computer](https://compsmag.com/blogs/how-to-restart-computer/) and try connecting to your wireless network again to see if the problem is fixed. ### Roll Back Network Adapter Drivers 1. Press the Windows Key + R, then type **devmgt.msc** and hit Enter to open Device Manager. 2. Expand Network Adapter, then right-click on your Wireless Adapter and choose Properties. 3. Click **Roll Back Driver** on the Driver tab. 4. Pick Yes/**OK**to keep going with the driver roll back. 5. Restart your PC when the **rollback**is done ### Load Default settings in BIOS 1. **Turn off** your [laptop](https://compsmag.com/best/laptop/), then turn it back on while pressing F2, DEL, or F12 (depending on the maker) at the same time to get into BIOS setup. 2. Now you need to find the **reset**option to load the default configuration. It may be called Reset to default, Load factory defaults, Clear BIOS settings, Load setup defaults, or something similar. 3. Use the arrow keys to choose it, press Enter, and then confirm the action. Your BIOS will now use the **settings** that came with it. 4. Try again to **log in to your PC** with the last password you remember. ### Uninstall Network Adapter Drivers 1. Press the **Windows Key + R**, then type "devmgt.msc" and press Enter to open Device Manager. 2. Expand the Network Adapters section and find the name of your network adapter. 3. Write down the name of the adapter in case something goes wrong. 4. Right-click on your network adapter and choose "Uninstall. 5. If you're asked to confirm, choose "**Yes**." 6. **Restart**your **computer**and try to connect to the network again. 7. If you can't connect to your network, it means that the driver software wasn't installed automatically. 8. Go to the **website**of your computer's maker and download the driver there ### Connect Automatically to Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi Not Con­necting After Sleep in Win­dows, Even if the PC is in range of the Wi-Fi network, it may not connect to it because the setting for automatic connection is turned off. Follow the steps below to make your PC automatically connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. Press the short cut**"Windows + A"** to open the Action Center. Here, click on the arrow next to Wi-Fi. 2. Now, right-click on the network and click "**Properties**." It will open the Windows Settings app and take you to the WiFi settings. 3. On the Wi-Fi **settings**page, check the box next to "**Automatically**connect when in range." All done. Now, your Windows 11 **computer**will automatically connect to your WiFi network. ![WIFI Not Con­necting After Sleep In Win­dows](https://compsmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/12-41.jpg) ### Reset Network Settings If nothing has worked so far, you need to reset your Windows 11 computer's network settings. This method will clear out all the old settings, policies, and cache and make new ones. It may be the easiest way to fix the problem with Windows 11 and Wi-Fi. You can [visit Microsoft support center](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us) for Further help. 1. Open Windows Settings by pressing "**Windows + I.**" After that, go to the "Network & Internet" section on the left sidebar and scroll all the way to the bottom. **Click**"Advanced network settings" here. 2. Next, click "**Reset network**." 3. Then, on the next page, click "Reset now." If you do this, your network drivers will be reinstalled and your internet settings will be reset to the factory version. After that, restart the PC and see if you are still having problems with your Windows 11 PC losing Wi-Fi connection often If the problem is still there, press the Windows key once and type "cmd." Now, in the right pane, click "**Run**as administrator" to open the Command Prompt as an administrator. 4. In the Command Prompt window, run the commands below one at a time. After that, **restart** your Windows 11 computer, and this time your Wi-Fi should stay connected to your PC. **FAQ** #### Why is my internet not working after sleep mode Windows 11 The network adapter drivers are often the reason why Wi-Fi stops working after sleep mode. They can sometimes become corrupted or out of date, which can make the internet connection stop working. Users might be able to fix the problem by updating their drivers. #### Why does Wi-Fi disconnect when computer sleeps When the computer goes into sleep mode, Windows automatically turns off the Internet connection to save power. This setting logs off the computer user and disconnects the computer from the local area network. This can cause problems with office network [apps](https://compsmag.com/best/apps/)and messages and updates that come to the computer on a regular basis. #### How do I get my Wi-Fi to automatically reconnect - Open Settings. - Select WiFi by clicking on Network & Internet. - Scroll down and tap the WiFi Settings button. - Choose Automatically turn on Wi-Fi. #### How do I stay connected to Wi-Fi on sleep mode - To open run, press the Windows key and the R key together. - Now, you should write devmgmt. - Now, double-click on "Network Adapters" to make them bigger. - Now, right-click your Wi0-Fi adapter and click "Properties" - Click on the tab for Power management. - Uncheck Let the computer shut down… - Select OK --- *End of Article*