Help! I Accidentally Deleted Important Files on Windows 11 and Now My Internet Doesn’t Work

I get that you need your laptop for studying! If you’ve set a restore point before the deletion, try rolling back your system to that point. But if not, your options are pretty limited to reinstalling Windows. That’s a bummer, but it often fixes these issues. Just make sure you have backups of everything important before you do it!

If you're comfortable with it, consider running the DISM command as mentioned earlier; it’s a solid way to repair your Windows image. If you're not tech-savvy or you don't have time for that, taking your laptop to a repair shop might be your best bet. They can fix it for you, and it could save you a lot of stress! Remember, it’s all a learning experience, don’t worry!

This is exactly why I back up my system every week. In the future, only delete files from the Windows folder if you know for sure that it’s safe. If you're trying to free up space, you can safely delete files from the %temp% folder. Most system files are only a few MB, so it's not worth the risk! But for now, it's best to create a system restore point if you can access that.

First off, take a deep breath! It’s super easy to mess up while cleaning things up. If your laptop has an Ethernet port, try connecting it directly to the internet using an Ethernet cable; that usually doesn’t need extra drivers to work.

Also, run these commands to check for and repair any system issues:
1. Open Terminal as Admin (Win + X, then select ‘Terminal (Admin)’).
2. Type in: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
3. Then run: sfc /scannow

These commands will help fix any corrupted files from the deletion. If that doesn't work, you might want to look into reinstalling Windows from the recovery options. Don’t worry; you can reinstall without losing your personal files! Good luck!