Windows 10: Computer suddenly keeps repeatedly disconnecting from internet/wifi

I'm running Windows 10 Home, Version 2004, 64 bit, using a network adapter to connect to WiFi/internet. I'm unable to use any other methods of connecting to the internet. All my other devices have no issue connecting to the internet and keeping the connection, it's just the Windows 10 computer (typing this from my phone because my PC is unusable when it comes to internet stuff right now). I'm not using a VPN. Windows defender and malwarebyte scans showed I'm clean today - I did have some miners recently that malwarebyte killed and did have to repair the windows update service recently because the service "could not be found", in case that is important - though I updated and used the PC just fine after that for several days, so I'm unsure if it matters.

I had issues with the internet connection before that, though they were easy to fix. Long story short, my computer would never properly connect to the internet when I booted it up/restarted - it either would outright not connect at all (even with the "automatically connect" option enabled), or it would connect briefly, but then switch to "no internet, secured" after a few minutes. Additionally, if I connected instantly after startup, the same "no internet, secured" thing would happen - I always had to let the computer sit for a minute or two to get a stable connection.

My current issue is that my connection now keeps cutting out every two or so minutes and then it's pretty much impossible to get it back - disconnecting and then reconnecting rarely works. Most of the time, it says "connecting" for a minute and then tells me to enter the network password due to "recent changes since last connection" or something - which also does not work, when I enter the password it just "connects" for a minute again and gives me the same info again.

I've tried the network troubleshooter, which has done nothing. I've deinstalled and reinstalled my adapter, which has done nothing. I'm desperate at this point - I got this computer about two months ago, brand new, the internet issue I mentioned prior has persisted about one and a half months of the time I've had it, and the current issue randomly started today after I could connect tģo the internet just fine for about an hour or two. I didn't download and install anything new, I didn't change any settings, it simply stopped working from one moment to the next. Since I use this computer for both gaming and working from home daily, I need to fix this issue urgently because my livelihood literally depends on me having a working computer with a stable internet connection, so any and all suggestions are welcome. At this point, I'm even ready to reset the PC - preferably without removing my files, but if anyone thinks that's what it takes to fix this, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

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Why does my computer disconnect from the internet constantly? (WiFi)

Hi Kevin,

Here are few troubleshooting steps which you may try to resolve the issue with WIFI disconnecting on your Computer.

Method 1: Run the Internet Connections Troubleshooter

This troubleshooter is an automated Windows 10 inbuilt tool which finds and fixes the common issues with the Internet Connections on the computer. Perform these steps to run this tool and check if that helps.

• Type “Troubleshooting” in the search bar and press “Enter”.
• In the “Troubleshooting” window, click on “View All” on the left pane.
• Click on “Internet Connections”.
• Click on “Advanced” and then click on “Run as Administrator”.
• Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.

If above method doesn't work I suggest you try below method

Method 2:

I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps from the below article on Fix network connection issues.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/fix-network-connection-issues

If you need further assistance, we will be glad to help you.

 

WiFi Internet Keeps Disconnecting


Hi Gerry Atric and welcome to the forum.

lol *Biggrin

Don't know if you have tried this, but this is my suggestion:

Settings >Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Manage Wi-Fi Settings
Go to the settings under the Wi-Fi Sense heading
Turn off "Connect to suggested open hotspots"
and/or
Turn off "Connect to networks shared by my friends"

 

Laptop disconnects from Wifi at random intervals

Thanks for the suggestion, both of those settings are already turned off.