I'm having a really frustrating problem with my PC where it just won't connect to the internet. I've tried a ton of troubleshooting steps like resetting my PC and my router, checking the network adapters, and even doing a network reset. After the reset, I was able to load YouTube briefly, but then it stopped working again. I've switched between the 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks, but nothing seems to help. The last thing on my mind is a factory reset, but I'm hesitant because my download speeds are super slow (about 200kbps) where I live, and I'd prefer not to reinstall everything. By the way, my Windows laptop, phone, and PS5 connect without a hitch, so it seems to be an issue specific to my PC. My setup has an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor, and I'm running OS build 26200.7462.
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Have you checked if your Wi-Fi antenna is positioned correctly? Sometimes, just moving that around can make a difference. You should also double-check if it’s working since it can affect your connection. Just a thought!
I guess starting with the antenna is a good first step, could lead to a simple fix!
This might be more about your drivers or even a Windows bug rather than your internet itself. That OS build seems like one of those Insider ones, which often have networking issues. I’d recommend reinstalling your network driver from your motherboard's website. If you keep having problems, you might want to consider rolling back Windows instead of going for a full factory reset—usually, that doesn’t fix things if it’s a software issue.
I had mine running without issues for weeks before it started acting up too. It's such a pain when everything else is fine, and it's just the PC!
Yeah, I had mine knocked over once too. I set it back up, and it worked for a bit, but then it stopped again. So it might not be the end-all solution!