Usually, these problems can be traced to driver compatibility, bug, or configuration changes, which could be as a result of the new version, but sometimes there are other factors that can cause connectivity issues. During the upgrade process the driver for the Wi-Fi adapter may get corrupted. You probably don’t have installed the latest driver, which happened to work with the previous version, but it doesn’t work with the new release. There could be some configuration problems, and a number of other things. In this guide, you’ll learn a few ways to fix the Wi-Fi problems after installing the Windows 10 October 2018 Update.
How to fix Wi-Fi using Network Adapter troubleshooter How to fix Wi-Fi using network adapter reset How to fix Wi-Fi updating network adapter driver How to roll back to the previous version of Windows 10
How to fix Wi-Fi using Network Adapter troubleshooter
Windows 10 has a troubleshooting tool in the Settings app to fix most common wireless and other network adapters problems automatically. To use the Network Adapter troubleshooter, use these steps: The troubleshooter will find and try to fix the Wi-Fi problem on your device. After the process completes, open your web browser and try to connect online. If everything is working again, you’re all done. If it’s still not working, try the following method. Network Adapter troubleshooter Network Adapter wizard
How to fix Wi-Fi using network adapter reset
Windows 10 also includes a tool to remove and reinstall your network adapters, which resets all the networking components to its default settings, which can help to fix slow speeds or problems trying to connect online. To reset your Wi-Fi adapter, use these steps: Using this method, you may need to reinstall other networking software, such as VPN client or virtual switch software. In addition, you’ll need to manually reconnect to any wireless network, which may require to enter a password. Network reset option on Windows 10 October 2018 Update Windows 10 network reset You can watch the video tutorial below to see in more details the steps to fix a wireless adapter on Windows 10.
If everything is working again, you’re all done. If it’s still not working, try the following method.
How to fix Wi-Fi updating network adapter driver
In the case that you’re still experiencing slow Wi-Fi speeds or problems connecting to the internet, your device may not be running the latest version of the driver. You can resolve this issue by downloading and installing the latest driver from the network adapter manufacturer’s support website. Usually, you want to use their instructions to install the latest version of the driver, but you can download the driver and then use these steps: Sometimes, when nothing works, you can also try an even older version of the Wi-Fi adapter driver, such as those designed for Windows 8.1 or Windows 7, which may fix the problem temporarily until there is a permanent fix.
How to roll back to the previous version of Windows 10
If you’re still having connectivity issues, then chances are there may be a bug inside the new version of Windows 10 or with the network adapter, and you may need to wait until there is an update for the adapter or the OS. As a last resort, you can go back to the previous version of Windows 10 until the Wi-Fi problem is resolved. You can follow the instructions in the video tutorial below to uninstall the Windows 10 October 2018 Update from your device.
Wrapping things up
Also, it’s a good idea to check your adapter settings on Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network Connections, and opening the adapter’s properties. In the past, there have been reports about TCP settings getting disabled and DNS settings getting reset after an upgrade. Furthermore, you should always reboot your router to see if it helps to resolve the Wi-Fi slow speed or connectivity problems as you follow the steps mentioned above. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
