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Why is the Internet not connecting on my desktop?
Restart your modem and wireless router. This helps create a new connection to your internet service provider (ISP). When you do this, everyone that is connected to your Wi-Fi network will be temporarily disconnected. The steps you take to restart your modem and router can vary, but here are the general steps.
How do I get the internet back on my desktop?
Turning on Wi-Fi via the Start menu
- Click the Windows button and type “Settings,” clicking on the app when it appears in the search results.
- Click on “Network & Internet.”
- Click on the Wi-Fi option in the menu bar on the left side of the Settings screen.
- Toggle the Wi-Fi option to “On” to enable your Wi-Fi adapter.
Why won’t my computer connect to the Internet but my phone will?
So what’s going on? Rebooting your computer might resolve the issue, especially if it has been a while since the last reboot. If that doesn’t do the trick to connect to the WiFi, reset your network adapter. Otherwise, your network adapter might have broken, and replacing it should solve the problem.
Why is my internet not working on my computer?
Sometimes it so happens, your connection may be lost when your computer could not communicate with your modem. For this problem shut down your PC (don’t restart it). Plug off the power cable from your modem, plug it on again. Start your PC and then check your connection status. Why is My Internet Browser Not Working?
How do I fix the internet connection on my computer?
Run the internet troubleshooter (for Windows) If you’re on Windows, then run the built-in troubleshooter program to see if your machine can run a diagnostic and fix the issue for you. For Windows 10, click to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot and then select the troubleshooter for Internet Connections.
Why can’t I connect my PC to my Wi-Fi?
This setting is often on a Wireless Settings page. Check to see if your Wi-Fi network uses Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering for security. If it does, you’ll need to add the MAC address for your PC to the access list on your router before you can connect. Select the Start button.
Why can’t all of my devices connect to the Internet?
If all of your devices can’t access the internet, the possible causes are as follows: How to fix the ‘internet connected but not working’ problem? Restart your router and modem. Unplug the modem and router and leave them unplugged for a minute or so.