Windows 10: Laptop loses internet connection

Hello.This problem started about 2–3 weeks ago. The problem is that my laptop sometimes loses internet connection for a second. I can just watch something or play games and internet services seem to restart. I thought it was dependent on my usage - the laptop does something like restart internal internet services due to high load on everything while gaming, but Steam shows me over and over again that my friends are starting games I'm watching a 10-minute video on YT and 3 friends join the same games at the same time 3 times. This problem also appears randomly because I can watch videos or pl

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Losing internet connection intermittently only on laptop

Hi Lindamartin,

For us to know the reason why your laptop is losing internet connection intermittently and how to fix it, we would like to know more information:

• Have you tried updating your drivers?
• Did you receive any error messages?

We suggest that you try the troubleshooting steps below and check if it will solve the issue:

1. Type troubleshooting in the search bar.

2. Select Troubleshooting.

3. Select View all on the top left corner.

4. Click on Internet Connections.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

If the issue persists then follow the below method.

Method 2:

We suggest you to update the Network adapters driver from the Device Manager.

Follow the below steps:

1. Right click on Start button and click on
Device Manager.

2. Expand the
Network adapters driver from the list.

3. Right click on the driver and click on
Update driver Software.

Post us back with the result.

 

Losing laptop internet connection (Edge)

My laptop loses the internet connection [router] - my desktop never does. My laptop also loses internet connection at work [never the desktops at work] Any ideas why?

* Moved from: (Internet Explorer / Internet Explorer Unknown/Other / Windows 7)

* Original title: Losing laptop internet connection

 

losing internet connection

Hi,

Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Please let us know if you receive any error code or error message.

Try the following methods and check if it helps:

Method 1: Run the Internet Connections troubleshooter.

Follow the below steps:

1. Type troubleshooting in the search bar.

2. Select Troubleshooting.

3. Select View all on the top left corner.

4. Click on Internet Connections.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

If the issue persists then follow the below method.

Method 2:

I suggest you to update the Network adapters driver from the Device Manager.

Follow the below steps:

1. Right click on Start button and click on
Device Manager.

2. Expand the
Network adapters driver from the list.

3. Right click on the driver and click on
Update driver Software.

I suggest you refer the help article below as well.

Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows - Microsoft Support

Hope this helps. Get back to us for any further queries on losing Internet connection. We are happy to help!