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How Do I Stop Windows 11 From Killing My Internet Connection Automatically?
Your computer keeps kicking you off the internet. You’re not alone. Many IT teams are seeing the same thing happen on Windows 11 Pro machines right now.
What’s Going Wrong
The problem shows up like this:
- Your screen locks after about one minute
- Your internet connection drops right when the lock screen appears
- Your work programs crash because they lose connection to the server
- Settings keep changing back even after you fix them
This creates real trouble for people using business software. Programs that need constant server access—like company databases and accounting systems—stop working. Files get corrupted. Work gets lost.
What IT Teams Have Tried
Tech support has tested everything:
- Turned off all power-saving features
- Changed network card settings to stay active
- Checked laptop manufacturer tools from HP and Dell
- Verified no company policies are causing it
- Made sure group policy settings aren’t interfering
Nothing works. The computer ignores these changes.
Here’s the weird part: Some machines work fine. Others have the problem. Same network. Same Windows version. Same settings.
Even stranger: Settings that were definitely turned off somehow turn themselves back on after a few days.
The Likely Cause
IT professionals believe a recent Windows update caused this. The timing matches. Problems started about three weeks ago across different companies.
What You Can Do Now
Check your power settings every day until Microsoft fixes this. Document when connections drop. Report the problem through Windows Feedback Hub so Microsoft knows how many people this affects.
If you’re experiencing this, you’re dealing with a widespread issue that needs attention from Microsoft’s update team.