Welcome to Crazy Errors, where we solve the tech problems that make you go absolutely crazy! Welcome to our next clear focus effort: fixing an annoyance for our Windows PC users, automatic Wi-Fi disconnect. Whether you’re streaming a video, sitting in on a Zoom meeting, or surfing a random website, nothing can be more irritating than your Wi-Fi suddenly dropping. Or maybe you shut down and restart your computer, only to realize that there is no Wi-Fi network to be found. If that sounds familiar, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll get into the solutions below, starting with the easiest first.

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Fix Automatic Wi-Fi Disconnection on Windows PCs

Solution 1: Check Wi-Fi Settings:

Occasionally, the problem is just your Wi-Fi settings. To remedy this, you will have to make sure your computer is configured to connect automatically to your network.

• Open the Settings window by pressing Windows Online Activation Guide I.
• Now, click on Network & Internet from the left menu.
• On the right side (in Windows 11), press Wi-Fi.
• Click on the Wi-Fi network that you’re connected to.
• Make sure Connect automatically when in range is selected.

One of the things you can do to avoid sudden disconnections of your PC.

Solution 2: Update the Wi-Fi Drivers:

One of the most common reasons for connectivity issues is outdated Wi-Fi drivers. How about updating them through Windows Settings and Device Manager?

Via Windows Update:

• Scroll down in the Settings window and click on Windows Update (the last item in the left-hand menu).
• For Windows 10, search for Show optional updates under this section, then select it to go to a view where you can see driver updates.
• On Windows 11, for example, it involves scrolling down until you find Advanced options and clicking Optional updates.
• (Driver updates and Other updates, check any box that applies, then select Download and install.

Via Device Manager:

• Press the Windows key or type Device Manager in the search box and press Enter.
• Expand Network adapters.
• Find your Wi-Fi or LAN driver, right-click it, and choose Update driver.
• Select Search automatically for drivers. If there is an update, installing may take 10-60 seconds.
• Do this for each one of your wireless or LAN drivers listed.
• Updating your drivers may fix most connection issues.

Solution 3: Disable Power-Saving Mode for Wi-Fi:

Your computer’s power-saving feature may be turning off your Wi-Fi adapter to save power, or it may be just faulty.

1. Open Device Manager and navigate to Network adapters.
2. Right-click your wireless network adapter and click Properties.
3. On the Power Management tab.
4. Remove the check next to Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
5. Click OK.

This guarantees that your Wi-Fi adapter carries a full bandwidth 802.11 signal, ensuring you have the best possible signal.

Solution 4: Adjust Roaming Aggressiveness:

Your PC might be switching networks too aggressively, leading to disconnections. Let’s adjust this setting.

1. In Device Manager, right-click your wireless network adapter and select Properties.
2. Go to the Advanced tab.
3. Find Roaming Aggressiveness and set its value to Lowest.
4. Click OK.

This setting prevents your PC from unnecessarily switching between networks.

Recommended Routers for Stable Wi-Fi

If all of the above fail and you know you aren’t just getting crummy internet, the problem might be your router is outdated and underpowered. If you’re struggling with connectivity in a place with large layouts or difficult building materials, an upgrade to a modern router with cutting-edge features like Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 might help; at the very least, a modern, dual-band router should provide better stability than what you’re dealing with now. Here are our favorites, tested for reliability and performance:

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Bonus Tips:

Here are a few more tips to help you get (and maintain) Wi-Fi:

Manage Known Networks:

• Open Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
• Click Manage Known Networks.
• Forget any networks you are not familiar with and do not require.

Check Security Software:

• Sometimes security software, particularly anything that includes a VPN, can mess with Wi-Fi connectivity. Try these steps:
• Silence your security software for a while.
• Test your Wi-Fi connection.
• If this fixes it, remove the security software and reinstall it.

Conclusion:

Through the four remedies (checking Wi-Fi settings, updating drivers, disabling power-saving mode, and setting roaming aggressiveness), you should successfully get rid of automatic Wi-Fi disconnects on a Windows PC. The bonus advice on handling known networks and testing security software only sweetens the deal.

If your Wi-Fi continues to disconnect, however, drop a comment and I will personally try to help you out. Don’t forget to like, share, and SUBSCRIBE for more tech TIPS, TRICKS, and SOLUTIONS. For more of this kind of thing, be sure to check out our other guides to creating a restore point and optimizing your PC for maximum performance; those links are in the description. Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day!