Windows 10: Windows 10 De-prioritizing Network Adapter Power, Shutting it off

When running high-performance applications like games, my laptop periodically disconnects from wifi altogether. This seems to happen quicker & more often when I play on higher graphics settings, and slower & less often when I play on lower settings. Unfortunately, it eventually happens all the same. The problem gets worse on more conservative battery settings, adding weight to the power draw theory.As far as I can tell - my Win 10 22H2 gaming laptop has does not have the power management options I need. Things I've tried:- Ultimate performance mode. I have tried the common command line

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network adapters

Hi, Michael.



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

As per my understanding, you may be facing an issue with your driver updates.

I suggest that you perform the steps mentioned below and check if it helps you resolve your issue.



Method 1: Network troubleshooting

• • • On the search bar type “Troubleshooting”
    • Click on “Network and Internet”
    • Click on “Network Adapter” and run the troubleshooter.

Method 2: Download and install the latest firmware updates for the Network adapter

Follow these steps to un-install the drivers:

• On the search bar type “ Device Manager”
• On the left pane locate “Network Adapter” and expand by clicking on it
• Right on the “ Network driver” option and click “Uninstall’
• Download the latest Wireless network adapter driver setup file from the manufacturer’s website and install it.

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community

 

Issues with network adapters

Hi Alfonso,

To resolve this issue, we suggest that you run the Network troubleshooter when you switch from WiFi to Ethernet connection. The Network troubleshooter can help diagnose and fix common connection problems including clearing the network cache to obtain a new
IP from the new network. Kindly follow the steps below:

• In the search box on the taskbar, type Identify and repair network problems, and then select
  Identify and repair network problems from the list of results.
• Follow the steps in the troubleshooter and see if that fixes the problem.

If the issue persists, kindly try the troubleshooting steps on the following link:

Fix network connection issues in Windows 10.

We recommend that you try the steps on the Update the network adapter driver,
Run the Network troubleshooter followed by networking commands, and Use network reset to reinstall network devices sections.

Let us know how it goes for us to assist you further.

 

Windows 10 anniversary update 1607 network adapter wont power on

Hi Scott,

To assist you better with your concern, we would like to ask some questions:

• Have you check if other devices can connect to your network? If not, kindly do so to isolate if the issue is within the network itself or the adapter.
• Have you updated your wireless network adapter? If not, update it to the latest one. This can help you resolve your concern.
  

If updating the driver doesn't resolve your concern, you can follow the troubleshooting steps provided on the article

Fix network connection issues in Windows 10. The steps provided on the said article can also help you resolve your concern.

Let us know how it goes.