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title: "How to fix laptop won't connect to Wi-Fi?"  
description: "How to fix laptop won't connect to Wi-Fi?"  
author: "Amartya Singh"  
published: 2023-11-19  
updated: 2023-12-27  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108281/how-to-fix-laptop-won-t-connect-to-wi-fi  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# How to fix laptop won't connect to Wi-Fi?



## Answers

### Answer by Saumya Mishra

**[Laptop is not connecting](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108518/what-to-do-if-your-laptop-is-not-connecting-to-wi-fi) to** [**Wi-Fi**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108282/what-are-the-steps-of-recovering-a-hacked-account)**, there are several [troubleshooting](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/1617/desktop-troubleshooting) steps you may take to pick out and remedy the difficulty. Here's a step-through-step manual:**

**Restart [Your Laptop](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108500/what-to-do-if-your-laptop-is-running-hot):**

Sometimes, a easy restart can [solve](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108282/what-are-the-steps-of-recovering-a-hacked-account) [connectivity problems](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/100211/how-can-i-troubleshoot-wi-fi-connectivity-problems). Restart [your computer](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13023/choosing-the-best-power-cord-for-your-computer-a-layman-s-guide) and try [connecting to Wi-Fi](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108704/what-are-common-solutions-for-a-laptop-not-connecting-to-wi-fi) again.

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**Check Wi-Fi Switch/Key:**

Ensure that the Wi-Fi turn on your pc is became on. Some laptops have a physical transfer, even as others use a feature key (e.G., F2, F3) to toggle Wi-Fi. Press the perfect [key](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108281/how-to-fix-laptop-won-t-connect-to-wi-fi) or switch to allow Wi-Fi.

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**Check Flight Mode:**

Make positive your pc isn't always in Flight Mode (Airplane Mode), as this disables all wi-fi connections. Disable Flight Mode if it's enabled.

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**Check Wi-Fi Network Availability:**

Ensure that the Wi-Fi network you are trying to connect with is available and within range. Check if other gadgets can hook up with the same network.

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**Restart the Router:**

Restart your Wi-Fi router or modem. Unplug it from strength, wait for approximately 10-15 seconds, after which plug it returned in. Allow the router to restart, after which try and [connect your](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50734/how-to-connect-your-iphone-8-plus-to-a-secure-wi-fi-network) computer to Wi-Fi.

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**Forget and Reconnect:**

Forget the Wi-Fi network to your laptop and then reconnect:\
In Windows: Go to "Settings" > "Network


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