Windows 10: How to reinstall Windows 10 via cloud download, but didn't verify internet connection

Hello, I reset my PC with the goal of returning it to "out of the box" state. I chose to reset windows 10 via cloud download, but didn't verify internet connection. I previously had a wifi adapter on the pc tower, but it broke during a move so I forgot that I didn't have wifi connection on the computer as I have not booted it up since the move. So I am currently stuck with a PC that won't boot because I lack internet connection. My question is:1 If I get a wifi adapter or ethernet cord to establish internet connection, will the reset continue and windows be re-installed? OR2 Should I pivot

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Reset your PC using cloud download fails

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand that you are facing issues in resetting PC using cloud download option



In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the make and model number of your PC?
  
• What happens when you select cloud download option for reset?
  
• Do you get any error while trying to reset PC using cloud?
  
• Do you use Wi-Fi or wired connection for internet?
  
• Are you aware of any recent changes on the PC prior to this issue?
  

Please provide more information regarding the issue

Meanwhile, I would suggest you to perform a clean installation of Windows on PC, you can refer the section Clean install of Windows 10 using installation media from the article Reinstall Windows 10

Note: Performing a clean installation will remove all the applications/programs. Hence before doing that, please backup your important data at least on an external hard disk

If you are unsure about performing any steps, we do have videos for the same, you can watch the videos and perform the steps.

Refer: How to Clean Install Windows 10 on a PC Step-by-Step Guide

Additional information:

Optimize Windows 10 PC reset using the cloud

Optimize Windows 10 PC reset using the cloud - Windows Insider



Let us know how it goes, we would be glad to help you further



Vineet Kumar

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Lost internet connection after upgrading to Windows 10.

after downloading windows 10, i had no internet wifi connections. tried almost everything from community.

I downloaded talent driver network software to an

external drive using another computer and then ran the set up on non internet computer. Wifi networks reappeared and I was able to get on the internet and download some apps but connects lost by the next day when turned on computer, Again unable to get
on internet and network adapters not listed. Talent driver software no longer effective.

tried INFO GROUND(/) STEP 1. NO CHANGED...no connections listed.

thanks fo trying to help. Any other suggestions

 

Internet Connection

Hello George,

There are several factors that may cause this issue. To better assist you, we suggest that you answer the following questions:

• Which
  Windows 10 version and build is installed on your device?
• Are you using a wireless or a wired connection?
• Have you tried updating the network adapter?

In the meantime, we suggest that you refer to the steps provided in this support website:

Fix network connection issues in Windows 10. This article contains troubleshooting steps that you can perform to help you address your query.

Looking forward to your response.