Windows 11 · Windows
Fix ‘Can’t Connect to This Network’ in Windows 11
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Answer
Forget the saved Wi-Fi profile, restart the router and PC, confirm the adapter supports the network, then update the adapter driver or use Network reset last.
Forget and reconnect
Open Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi > Manage known networks, select the network and choose Forget. Reconnect with the current password.
Restart both ends
Restart the PC, modem and router. Confirm Airplane mode is off and the router is broadcasting a band the adapter supports.
Update the Wi-Fi adapter
Install Windows optional driver updates or the correct driver from the PC manufacturer's support page.
Reset only as a last step
Use Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings > Network reset after noting VPN and virtual-switch configuration.
Video walkthrough
If it does not work
- If the problem continues, record the exact error or device state and compare it with the linked Microsoft Support guidance before resetting, reinstalling or deleting data.
Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: Windows.
Follow the linked first-party guidance if labels differ after a platform update.