Windows 10: Windows 10 doesn't connect automatically to a Wi-Fi network

Discus and support Windows 10 doesn't connect automatically to a Wi-Fi network in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi, I have a little problem. Every time I boot my laptop (or restart it) I need to manually connect to a Wi-Fi network thought I've checked the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by rypz79, Apr 22, 2019.

  1. rypz79 Win User

    Windows 10 doesn't connect automatically to a Wi-Fi network


    Hi,

    I have a little problem.
    Every time I boot my laptop (or restart it) I need to manually connect to a Wi-Fi network thought I've checked the "connect automatically" box.

    Windows 10 doesn't connect automatically to a Wi-Fi network [​IMG]

    I tried to "forget" and reconnect to that network and still got the same result after a boot/restart.
    I'm almost sure it goes for every Wi-Fi network it remembers.

    Any suggestions ?

    Thank you

    :)
     
    rypz79, Apr 22, 2019
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  2. johnny234 Win User

    Windows 10 stop automatically connecting to random new wi-fi networks


    Hi,

    I have searched a lot, but all the tutorials I found only explained how to not connect automatically to a known wi-fi network or how to disable wi-fi sense... but this is not what I am looking for...

    PROBLEM:

    • When my laptop (Windows 10 Pro X64) is not connected to a network and the wireless adapter is on, it will automatically connect to any random new unsecured wi-fi network... The only way I have now to avoid this is to disable my wi-fi adapter.

    UNUSEFUL TUTORIALS I FOUND ON THE INTERNET:

    • How to manually uncheck the option for a particular wi-fi network not to connect automatically in Network Properties. This is not what I am looking for. This would suggest that everytime I power my computer. I would have to manually go through all the available wi-fi networks and unclick them all...
    • How to disable Wi-Fi Sense. This is not useful, because I don't even have a Wi-Fi sense option in my computer where the tutorials say it should be.

    EXPECTED BEHAVIOR:

    • I am looking for an option to tell my computer to stop connecting randomly to unknown wi-fi networks like an hyperactive, reckless idiot.

    PERSONAL COMMENT:

    • Honestly, why would any respectable company think that it could be somewhat wise or secure to do this... Anyone's computer could just randomly connect to any hacker's wi-fi network without the user even knowing it...

    Any solutions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
     
    johnny234, Apr 22, 2019
    #2
  3. dalchina Win User
    Windows 10 stop automatically connecting to random new wi-fi networks


    Hi, which build of Windows are you using? (Windows key + R, winver).

    Note that Wi-fi sense has been withdrawn... so I wonder if you're using an older build?
    Microsoft Quietly Kills Controversial Wi-Fi Sense Feature | The first stop for security news | Threatpost


    Windows 10 doesn't connect automatically to a Wi-Fi network [​IMG]


    Do you have 'Connect to suggested open hotspots' off?
    That said, 'Learn more' gives this somewhat confusing page which seems relevant:
    Windows 10 open Wi-Fi hotspots – Microsoft privacy
     
    dalchina, Apr 22, 2019
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  4. jj2016 Win User

    Windows 10 doesn't connect automatically to a Wi-Fi network

    Wi-Fi Is Not Connecting Automatically


    Every time I started my computer, my wi-fi adapter would connect to the wi-fi network automatically. But now, I have to enter the password and connect manually every time I login to my computer. Even if I check "Connect Automatically" it doesn't help.

    Tried the following, still isn't working.

    Fix: Windows 10 will not connect to WIFI Automatically - Appuals.com
     
    jj2016, Apr 22, 2019
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