How to fix Wi-Fi problems on the Windows 10 October 2018 Update?

The Windows 10 October 2018 Update may break your Wi-Fi connectivity. There is no doubt that the October 2018 update improves many area of Windows 10 but users also face some problems during the upgrade process that affects the connectivity of WiFi. They are slow Wi-Fi speeds, unable to connect to wireless network, missing configurations or network adapter not working.

These problems can be traced to driver compatibility, bug or configuration changes which could be a result of a new version but sometimes there are other factors too that can cause connectivity issues. During the upgradation process, the driver for Wi-Fi adapter may get corrupted. In this guide, you will learn a few ways to fix Wi-Fi problems:

Fixing Wi-Fi using Network Adapter Troubleshooter

Windows 10 comes with a troubleshooting tool in Settings app to fix most common wireless and other network adapters problems automatically. Use these steps:

1.    Go to Settings.

2.    Hit Update and Security.

3.    Tap on Troubleshoot.

4.    Choose the Network Adapter option.

5.    Click on the Run the Troubleshooter button.

6.    Select network adapter you want to fix.

7.    Tap Next to start with the process.

Troubleshooter will find and try to fix Wi-Fi problem on your device. After the process is completed, Go to your web browser and try to connect online. If things are working well, then it's fine. If the problem is still arising, try the below-given method.

How to fix Wi-Fi using Network Adapter Reset

Windows 10 also includes a tool to remove and reinstall your network adapters which reset all networking components to its default settings. Use these steps:

1.    Go to Settings.

2.    Tap on Network and Internet.

3.    Tap on Status.

4.    Press Network reset link.

5.    Click Reset now button.

6.    Press Yes to confirm.

7.    Click the Close button.

8.    Now Restart your computer.

While using this method, you may need to reinstall other networking software such as the VPN client on the virtual switch software. Along with this, you will need to manually reconnect to any wireless network which may require to enter a password.

“Charlie Noah is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, David Smith has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.”