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    Windows 10 Wifi Connection Issue

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Baqir, Jan 17, 2021.

  1. Baqir

    Baqir Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys i have alienware 17 Ranger last night my little brother used some telemetry softwares but today i saw something strange my wifi is connected has valid ip internet is working but it says no connection

    Have tried

    Netsh
    Ipconfig commands flashdns etc
    Still no luck
     
  2. Jdpurvis

    Jdpurvis Notebook Evangelist

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    First step (you may already have done this) would be to check if your router configuration has changed, including reboot of router and checking to see if another device (computer, phone, or tablet...) can connect via your router. If your wifi router is connected to a modem from your ISP, you should reboot the modem and check all of its settings. My ATT modem sometimes does squirrely things like this. If router is ok, then next step would be to remove any new software, uninstall and reinstall wifi drivers, checking to be sure that all configurations are back to baseline.
    Keep us posted. Good luck.
    J
     
  3. Baqir

    Baqir Notebook Evangelist

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    hey thank you for your suggestion I have tried reinstallation of drivers it doesn't seem to fix it the router is fine it's working properly in phones and other laptops only the issue is in my laptop I guess I am gonna have to do a fresh installation of windows. i have probably done something
    that i can't remember
     
  4. Jdpurvis

    Jdpurvis Notebook Evangelist

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    Before you try a complete reinstall, you might try to see if it can connect with another wifi network. Sorry to hear it's being a pain.
     
  5. darkgamer_gs

    darkgamer_gs Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't know if you have checked the thread i've opened, ironically i am also suffering wifi connection problems on my Alienware device.
     
  6. Baqir

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    hey I didn't for me last night it got fixed automatically after I revert changes from the software that I used.
     
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    I'm glad it worked out for you. Your experience is, I suppose, a good argument for occasional Restore Points, and back-ups. :)
     
  8. Baqir

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    yes you are absolutely right,