I manually changed the date and time on my Windows 11 computer about six hours ago, and ever since then, my Wi-Fi has been acting up. I switched the time back to automatic, but now I can connect to my Wi-Fi, yet it shows a globe icon indicating there's no internet connection. I'm currently using a hotspot from my phone, so I'm sure there's internet available. I even tried connecting to different devices, but the problem persists. I've exhausted all solutions I've found, including restoring my system to a previous backup point. I'm really stuck here—any tips on how to fix this?
3 Answers
Changing your system's time can definitely mess with network authentication in Windows. It seems like resetting the time completely might help. Try setting it to automatic, then hit 'Sync now' manually. After that, restart your PC.
If that doesn’t do the trick, you can reset your network stack through Command Prompt as an admin. Just use the command 'netsh winsock reset' and reboot your system. Also, double-check that you don’t have a VPN or proxy enabled, as those can cause issues too. It's usually a sync or trust issue rather than the hotspot itself.
It sounds like you've tried quite a bit already. Since you've seen some temporary success with commands but the issue keeps coming back, it might be worth checking your network settings for anything odd. Sometimes Windows flips a switch and enables a VPN without obvious signs. Make sure everything's disabled there.
I agree with that advice! Sometimes these time-related issues can be a pain. When you set the time to automatic and try to sync, make sure your Wi-Fi is connected first. If the sync error appears, you might need to reset your network settings completely.
And don’t worry if CMD sounds complicated; I’ve found using 'ipconfig /release' and 'ipconfig /renew' can also help get your connection back in some cases. Let us know how it goes!

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