Struggling with that “WiFi Doesn’t Have a Valid IP Configuration” error on Windows? It’s annoying—you just want the internet to work. This error can block you from getting online, and it’s usually caused by misconfigured network settings, your router acting up, or a DHCP conflict (basically, your device and router aren’t playing nicely together). Let’s go through how you can tackle this in a few simple steps.
The detail error message as below:
Troubleshooting has completed
Troubleshooting was unable to automatically fix all of the issues found. You can find more details below:
Problems found
“WiFI” doesn’r have a valid IP configuration Not fix
Table of Contents
Step 1: Disable and Re-enable WiFi
- Hit the Search bar and type ncpa.cpl.
- Open it up, then right-click on your WiFi connection.
- Select Disable, give it a second to breathe, then right-click again and select Enable.
This quick reset sometimes does the trick. Check if your WiFi’s back in action.
Step 2: Use Windows PowerShell to Refresh Connection
If disabling didn’t help, we’ll use a couple of PowerShell commands.
- Type PowerShell into the search bar.
- Right-click Windows PowerShell when it pops up, and select Run as Administrator.
- Now, grab these commands, copy them, and paste each one into PowerShell, pressing Enter after each command.
netsh winsock reset catalog netsh int ip reset
- Now, close PowerShell and restart your PC.
Give it a moment to reboot, then see if your connection’s restored.
Step 3: Reset Network Settings
This step gives your network a clean slate, which can help.
- Type Network Reset in the search bar and select it.
- When the window opens, click Reset Now, then confirm with Yes.
- Your PC will reset the network settings, clearing out old configurations that might be causing issues.
- After this, restart your computer.
Tackling tech issues can feel like a battle. But go step-by-step, and you might find it’s not as complicated as it seems. With some persistence, you’ll be back online soon.