Windows 11 update broke my Ethernet and wifi connection

Question

After updating windows, my Ethernet (Realtek drivers) and Wifi card (TPlink PCIe) stopped working. I’ve ran all of the troubleshooting with netsh and ipconfig. I try to restart some services but I’m denied access (I’m the admin). Until multiplayer works with Valve’s Linux bridge, I’m stuck on this broken OS. Pls help

Answer 1

If your Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections stopped working after upgrading to Windows 11, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take:

1. Restart Network Services: Ensure that the WLAN AutoConfig service is running. You can do this by opening the Services app, finding "WLAN AutoConfig," and ensuring it is set to start automatically.
2. Check Device Manager: Open Device Manager and check for any warnings or errors on your network adapters. If you see any, try updating the drivers or uninstalling and reinstalling the devices.
3. Run Network Troubleshooter: Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters and run the network troubleshooter for both Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections.
4. Reinstall Network Drivers: You can also try reinstalling the network drivers. Go to Device Manager, right-click on your network adapter, and select "Uninstall device." After that, restart your computer, and Windows should automatically reinstall the drivers.
5. Use PowerShell to Reset Network Settings: Open PowerShell as an administrator and run the following commands to reset your network settings:

      netsh winsock reset
      netsh int ip reset
      ipconfig /release
      ipconfig /renew
      ipconfig /flushdns
   

6. Check for Windows Updates: Sometimes, Microsoft releases patches for known issues. Make sure your system is fully updated by checking Windows Update.
7. Safe Mode: If you still face issues, try booting into Safe Mode with Networking to see if the problem persists. This can help identify if third-party software is causing the issue.

If none of these steps resolve your issue, you may want to consider performing a system restore to a point before the upgrade, or as a last resort, a reset of Windows 11 while keeping your files.

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References:

• Troubleshooting a WIFI connection that fails to establish
• Manage inbox network drivers