How To Reset Network Adapter Settings Using Windows 11 Advanced Network Reset

What Happens When You Use Advanced Network Reset

Advanced network reset in Windows 11 removes and reinstalls all your network adapters while deleting saved Wi-Fi 📶 networks, Bluetooth 🔷 connections, and VPN profiles. Your personal files and photos stay completely safe during this cleanup process, though you will need to reconnect to your wireless networks and enter your passwords again afterward.

The Windows 11 Advanced Network Reset tool removes every single network adapter installed on your computer and then reinstalls them. Next, the network reset tool deletes all saved Wi-Fi 📶 networks and security passwords. Because the network reset tool erases these saved details, you will need to type your wireless password in again after your computer restarts.

The reset also removes any virtual switches created by software like virtual machines or specialized virtual private network tools. If you use a custom setup for your internet connection, you will need to set it up again. For most everyday computer users, this clean sweep is exactly what is needed to clear out stubborn bugs.

Step-by-Step Guide: Using Advanced Network Reset in 🪟 Windows 11

Using advanced network reset in Windows 11 requires opening the Settings ⚙️ app, going to the Network & internet section, clicking on Advanced network settings, and selecting the Reset now button to clear out broken connections and restore default network settings on your computer.

1. Click the Start button on your taskbar, usually located in the middle or bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Select the Settings app icon, which looks like a small gear. If you do not see it right away, type the word Settings into the search bar at the top of the menu and click the matching result.

   

3. In the Settings window, look at the menu on the left side of the screen and click on Network & internet.
4. Scroll down the main panel on the right side until you find the option labeled Advanced network settings. Click on it to open a new page of options.
5. Scroll down the Advanced network settings page until you see the section titled More settings. Look for Network reset and click on it.

   

6. Read through the information on the Network reset screen so you understand what will happen. Click the blue Reset now button.

   

7. A confirmation window will pop up to make sure you want to proceed. Click the Yes button to confirm your choice.

Windows will display a notification letting you know that your computer is about to be signed out and restarted. Save any remaining work and let the computer reboot.

Once your computer starts back up, your network adapters are completely fresh. You can now click the internet icon on your taskbar, select your Wi-Fi network, and type in your password to get back online.

Alternative Method: Resetting via Command Line

Resetting network settings using Command Prompt in Windows 11 gives you a reliable way to fix internet issues when the main settings app fails to open properly. You simply open the command window with administrator rights and run standard network reset commands to clear your connection data and start fresh.

1. Click the Start button, type the word cmd into the search bar, and look for Command Prompt in the results.
2. Right-click on Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator from the menu. (Requires administrator privileges)

   

3. A black window will open on your screen. Type the command netsh int ip reset and press the Enter key on your keyboard.
4. Next, type the command netsh winsock reset and press Enter.
5. Finally, type the command ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter.

Close the black window and restart your computer manually to finish the process.

Summary

Advanced network reset in Windows 11 provides a reliable way to fix stubborn internet and Wi-Fi drops by wiping away corrupted network settings and starting fresh. This guide covers using both the standard settings menu and the command line to clear your connection troubles without risking your personal files.