Hey everyone! I'm struggling with some serious network problems after updating to the 24H2 version of Windows 11 on my desktop. Whenever I install the update, it completely disables my network capabilities. I ended up rolling back to 23H2, but now I can't access my NAS through File Explorer. I've been searching high and low for solutions and have tried a bunch of different fixes, but nothing has worked so far. I attempted to update again to the latest 24H2 release, but the issues persist. I even tried some manual updates related to network fixes, but they all fail saying I need a previous file or something like that. Has anyone experienced this issue before? Any advice on how to deal with this without going back to 23H2 permanently? Microsoft doesn't seem to acknowledge any network problems in the update notes, so I'm feeling pretty stuck here!
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Is it possible that the WinHTTP Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) service was disabled when you rolled back to 23H2? The 24H2 update has changed some service dependencies, and this one is usually required for network services to function properly.
I noticed you didn't detail the specific issues you’re facing. What troubleshooting steps have you taken beyond just reverting your update? Have you checked the event logs or looked into specific services that might be causing the problem? It might help narrow things down.
Haha, you're right—I haven't been super clear! I've really run out of ideas at this point.
No worries, I get it! Sometimes it can feel overwhelming trying everything.
I had some similar issues with Credential Guard and PEAP/MSCHAPV2 not being supported, which affected my Wi-Fi and 802.1x connections. I had to disable Credential Guard until we transitioned to EAP/TLS. This might be worth checking out for your situation.
Have you thought about doing a clean install of Windows 11 24H2? Your problem may be related to your Network Interface Card (NIC). Sometimes the simplest fixes are the best. Check online for your NIC's serial number and see if there are any known issues or new drivers available. Also, updating your BIOS could help. Make sure to run PowerShell as an admin and execute 'sfc' and 'dism' commands. Download necessary files before updating so you can reinstall them without needing a working network connection.
Nope, it’s still enabled. Still no luck!