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Network reset breaking my wifi adapters

Anonymous
2022-02-02T15:03:48+00:00

So basically I wanted to try on how to fix why my VPN weren't downloading properly and also having a code 56 and I tried the network reset button and then it broke all my network adapters and all of them have code 56 (the configuration thing if I typed the wrong code) and I can't get access to my internet, I've tried restoring points and CMD commands but none of them work. I have not tried reinstalling windows but I have so many files I want to keep that gets removed even if I pick the keep personal files option. I have also tried uninstalling and installing the driver but it didn't work

Note: I cannot role back the version of the adapter (my adapter is Archer T2U Plus from TP-Link but it doesn't matter since all of my adapter drives were affected)

Many tutorials didn't work

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  1. David-M 110K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-02-02T17:03:30+00:00

    Hi, I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

    You reported that you did the network reset to try to fix a VPN issue. Code 56 on network adapters can be caused by conflicts with VPNs.

    So, uninstall any VPN client you have installed, restart your PC and see if it solves the problem.

    If it persists, reinstall the network driver as instructed below.

    Download the latest version of the network driver available from the support area of your device manufacturer's website.

    Uninstall the current driver:

    1. Open "Device Manager" (Windows + X and select Device Manager);
    2. Expand "Network adapters";
    3. Right-click on the adapter and select "Uninstall device";

    (There can be more than one adapter. If you can't identify the correct one, send a screenshot "Windows + Shift + S" of the network adapters.)

    1. On the confirmation screen, check "Delete the driver software for this device" and click "Ok";
    2. Restart the PC

    Now install the driver you downloaded.

    If it persists, reset network settings as instructed below:

    1. Open Start and select "Settings > Network & Internet > Status";
    2. At the bottom of the page, click on "Network Reset";
    3. Select "Reset Now", and at the confirmation screen, select "Yes";

    Note: The PC will need to be restarted.

    1. Now open Start and type cmd;
    2. Right-click on "Command Prompt" in the result list and select "Run as administrator";
    3. At the Command Prompt, type the following commands one at a time and press Enter:

    netsh int ip reset

    netsh winsock reset

    ipconfig /release

    ipconfig /renew

    ipconfig /flushdns

    1. Restart your PC and see if the issue is resolved.

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-02-03T11:04:28+00:00

    Guys I fixed it by making a media and keeping files, I was scared at first but I am glad it worked out .

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-02-03T08:32:09+00:00

    The IP configs ones have me an error saying "The operation failed as no adapter is in the state permissible for this operation" and I checked the "change network adapters" and there is 0 adapters in the folder but the driver's show in device manager with a ⚠️ sign

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  4. David-M 110K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-02-03T12:40:15+00:00

    Glad you managed to solve the problem.

    Best regards.

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