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By Ed Bott
When something goes wrong with your network, tracking down the problem can be tedious. If you've exhausted the normal troubleshooting steps (including checking physical connections and restarting your cable modem or wireless access point), it's time to call on Windows 10's internal tools.
You'll find both tools in Settings > Network & Internet > Status. Click Network Troubleshooter to run the Windows Network Diagnostics tool, which checks for common problems and fixes some of them automatically. If it can't detect a problem, the troubleshooter guides you through a quick Q&A to see if it can narrow down the issue. It's particularly helpful for diagnosing issues with shared files, DirectAccess, and Remote Desktop connections.
If none of those suggestions work, that Status page includes one last-ditch option: Click Network Reset to completely remove and then reinstall all network adapters and change other networking components to their default settings. You might have to reconfigure other network-related features, including VPNs, after the system restarts. | It has been said that the choice for connectivity comes down to coverage and cost. It used to be that if you picked coverage, the cost was high. If you picked a more pocketbook-friendly alternative, your coverage suffered. Today, connectivity providers are able to present a hybrid amalgamation of cellular and Wi-Fi features, created to exploit the complementary powers of each technology. Click the link to find out more. |
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