Windows 10: Windows will auto connect to WiFi after a 1 minute delay from sys boot

Since I updated Windows to April 2018 version 1803, an annoying behavior started happening.
Whenever Windows start, instead of instantly auto connecting to my home wireless network, it takes 65 to 70 seconds to do so. There is no error message, the wifi adapter is instantly operational, wifi networks are instantly discoverable and my wifi network is "connect-able" if I manually click to connect. The only issue I have is that Windows will always auto connect to my home wifi specifically with a delay. If I create hotspots with my mobile devices, I cannot reproduce the problem. Windows will instantly connect to those networks (on system boot) but not to my internet wifi router.

The things I tried are: Uninstalling the wifi adapter. Deleting the network and reconnecting (with auto connect box ticked). Deleting the profile from folder ProgramData\Microsoft\Wlansvc\Profiles. Prioritizing my wifi network with command "netsh wlan set profileorder name="wifi-name" interface="interface-name" priority=#" and probably other things I can't remember.

I've given up hope that this can be fixed since I tried almost any solution I've found and none worked but I'm posting this here in case other people have the same issue and it catches Microsoft's attention.

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Wifi Auto Connect


I have a PC out in my building and it runs off wifi, sometimes my modem shuts down and reboots but it will take like 5-10 minutes unless I go all the way back to the house and power cycle it. The problem is my windows 10 is set to auto connect to it but never does unless I click the wifi drop down list then it will reconnect, I was wondering if anyone knows an application that tries to reconnect to a specific wifi more aggressively than windows 10 it gets annoying because if I need to use the pc I cant just look across the room to see if my modem is back, I have to go and check the wifi then it connects.

 

Windows will not auto reconnect to known WiFi on boot


Im pretty tech savy, but this one is boggling my mind.

Wifi dongle I'm using is this a DLink DWA-140
Router is using WPA2-PSK

• Background info: I connect to the internet through my ISP's supplied router, i've set it up with my own SSID and my own password, it works perfectly fine with my android phone, my GF's iPhone, my tablet, my laptop, her laptop, her iPad.. but not with my PC running windows 10.
• The problem: When i boot, it doesn't always automatically reconnect to my wifi, despite having it checked as "connect automatically". My wifi dongle can see every other wifi network within 20 miles, EXCEPT my own wifi. Go figure?!

In order to get it to connect i have to hit "Connect to Hidden network", type in SSID, type in the password, which windows will prompt me is incorrect, hit cancel, wait a second, and BAM it connects to my wifi.

Things I've tried:

• This solution from this thread
• Open search, type "services.msc" open services.
• Scroll down to "wlan auto config" right click, stop the service.
• Navigate to "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Wlansvc\ delete everything in this folder leaving only a folder called "profiles" delete everything in the "profiles" folder except for a folder called "interfaces" delete everything in the "interfaces" folder)
• Restart "wlan auto config" connect to your wireless network, enter your passkey, (ensure the connect automaticly box is checked)
• Restart your computer job done, your computer will now connect to your wireless network automaticly on boot.>

failed.

• Hiding my SSID, and un-hiding it in router config, that worked for a couple of weeks, but now the problem is back. Have tried this solution again.

failed.

• Uninstalled the wifi dongle in device manager.

failed.

• Running the router as configured by my ISP

failed.
What the hell is going on? I could buy a new dongle, but i fear it wont change a thing. Any help/input is greatly appreciated.
-Phill

 

No wifi connection in Windows 10 : ACER E13 ES1-311-C4Q6

Hi Paul,

Sorry for the delayed response.

We would like to know if the issue is confined to Wired connection, Wireless Connection or Both.

If the issue is confined to only Wireless connection, then I suggest you to refer the steps below to check if the Wireless service is enabled or not.

• Right click on Windows key and choose Run.
• Type in the command "Services.Msc" and hit OK.
• Locate "WLAN Auto Config" service and check if the service is started and enabled.
• Once done. restart the computer and check if the issue persists.

Hope this helps.