Fix Network Connectivity Issues After Windows 11 24H2 Update

Encountering network problems after updating to Windows 11 24H2? This guide provides several troubleshooting steps to resolve Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity issues after updating your system to Windows 11 version 24H2.

The Windows 11 24H2 update, while bringing exciting new features, may unfortunately introduce network connectivity issues for some users. These issues can manifest in various ways, such as:

• No Internet Connection: Unable to connect to the internet despite showing a "Connected" status.
• Wi-Fi Disconnections: Frequent Wi-Fi drops or an inability to connect to Wi-Fi networks.
• Ethernet Issues: Problems connecting to the internet via an Ethernet cable.
• Network Adapter Problems: Network adapters may become disabled or stop working altogether.

If you face one these network connectivity issues on Windows 11 24H2 follow the bellow troubleshooting methods to resolve them and get you back online.

Method 1: Uninstall and Reinstall Network Adapters

1. Open Device Manager:

   • Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type devmgmt.msc and press Enter.

2. Locate Network Adapters:

   • Expand the Network adapters section.

3. Uninstall Network Adapters:

   • Right-click on each network adapter (Wi-Fi and Ethernet) and select Uninstall device.
   • Check the box for "Delete the driver software for this device" (if available).
   • Click Uninstall.

4. Restart your computer:

   • Restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Windows will automatically reinstall the network drivers during startup.

Method 2: Disable and Re-enable Network Adapters

1. Open Network Connections:

   • Press Windows key + R and type ncpa.cpl.

2. Disable and Re-enable:

   • Right-click on your network adapter (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and select Disable.
   • Right-click on the adapter again and select Enable.
   • Note: If the adapter automatically re-disables, check for updated drivers on the manufacturer's website.

Method 3: Reset Network

1. Navigate to Network Settings:

   • Go to Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings.

2. Reset Network:

   • Click Network Reset and then Reset now.
   • Click Yes to confirm the reset.

3. Restart your computer.

Method 4: Reset Winsock and TCP/IP

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

   • Search for "cmd" in the Start menu, right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator.

2. Execute Commands:

   • In the Command Prompt window, type the following commands and press Enter after each:
     • netsh winsock reset
     • netsh int ip reset

3. Restart your computer.

Method 5: Disable TCP/IP v6 and Set Static IP Address (Optional)

1. Open Network Connections:

   • Press Windows key + R and type ncpa.cpl.

2. Disable TCP/IP v6:

   • Right-click on your network adapter and select Properties.
   • Uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6).

3. Set Static IP Address (Optional):

   • Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
   • Select Use the following IP address and manually enter the correct IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway (if known).
   • Note: If unsure, leave these settings unchanged.

Method 6: Modify Registry (Use with caution)

1. Open Registry Editor:

   • Press Windows key + R and type regedit.

2. Navigate to this Registry Key:

   • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesWcmsvc

3. Modify the 'DependOnService' Value:

   • Double-click on the DependOnService value.
   • Delete "WinHttpAutoProxySvc" from the list.
   • Click OK.

4. Restart your computer.

Method 7: Rollback to Previous Windows Version (Last Resort)

1. Go to Recovery Settings:

   • Go to Settings > System > Recovery.

2. Rollback to Previous Version:

   • Click Go back.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to rollback to the previous version of Windows 11.

I hope that by following the instructions above, you will be able to resolve the network connectivity issues you are experiencing after updating to Windows 11 24H2.

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Konstantinos Tsoukalas

Konstantinos is the founder and administrator of Repairwin.com. Since 1995 he works and provides IT support as a computer and network expert to individuals and large companies. He is specialized in solving problems related to Windows or other Microsoft products (Windows Server, Office, Microsoft 365, etc.).

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