• Reset Windows 11 network settings from Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced network settings > Network reset.
  • Utilize Terminal (Windows PowerShell) to reset network settings.
  • Open Device Manager, expand Network adapters, right-click the adapter > Uninstall device.

Method 1: Use the Windows Settings App

The Windows Settings app offers an easy way to reset network settings on your PC.

Step 1: Press the Windows + I keys to open Settings , select Network & internet in the left sidebar, and click Advanced network settings .

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Step 2: Select Network reset .

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Step 3: Click Reset now > select Yes when prompted to confirm your action. Once the reset is complete, restart your PC.

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Method 2: Use Terminal to Reset Network Settings on Windows 11

Besides Windows Settings, you can execute a certain command on the Terminal (Windows PowerShell) to quickly reset the network settings on Windows 11.

Step 1: Press the Windows key , search Terminal , right-click, and select Run as administrator .

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Step 2: Copy-paste the below command, hit Enter , and restart your PC.

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Method 3: Reset the Network Adapter

Lastly, you can reset network settings on Windows 11 by resetting the network adapter . Here’s how to do so:

Step 1: Press the Windows key , search the Device Manager app, and click to open it.

Step 2: Expand Network adapters , right-click on your adapter , and select Uninstall device . Reboot your PC to let Windows 11 install new network adapter drivers.

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What Does a Network Reset Do on Windows 11

When you perform a network reset, it affects the following aspects of Windows settings:

  • Network adapters : Removes and reinstalls all network adapters, including ethernet and wireless (Wi-Fi) adapters.
  • Network settings : All network-related settings, such as IP address configurations, DNS settings , and network profiles, reset to their default values.
  • Firewall and security policies : Any custom firewall or security policy resets to its default settings.
  • VPN and proxy configurations : All VPN and proxy configurations revert to default.
  • Bluetooth devices : All Bluetooth devices and preferences are removed and you need to reconnect your device.
  • Network shared drives and printers : You must reconfigure any previously set-up network-shared drives, printers, or devices.
  • Wi-Fi networks : All saved Wi-Fi network profiles are deleted. You must reconnect to Wi-Fi networks and re-enter their passwords.

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