Here are some steps you can take to resolve common Windows installation issues related to network settings:
Method 1: Restart Your Computer
- Restart your computer: The simplest solution is to restart your computer and let the operating system reinitialize. This will reset any network-related settings to their default values.
- Check if the issue persists after restarting.
Method 2: Update Network Settings
- Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Advanced Options
- Make sure the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) Properties” is set to “Automatic” and click “OK”.
- Ensure that the “Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) Properties” is also set to “Enabled”.
- Restart your computer.
Method 3: Use Network Troubleshooter
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot
- Click on “Troubleshoot”
- Select “Internet Options” or “Network and Sharing Center”
- Check if the issue is listed under “Connection” or “Networking”.
Method 4: Check Network Adapter Properties
- Right-click on the network adapter in the Device Manager (e.g., Ethernet, Wi-Fi)
- Click on “Properties”
- Click on “Advanced” tab
- Make sure that “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP)” is set to “Obtained from server” and not “Auto”.
- Check if the issue is resolved.
Method 5: Disable and Re-enable Network Adapter
- Go to Device Manager > Network Adapters
- Right-click on the network adapter you want to disable
- Select “Disable device”
- Wait for a few seconds (or until the adapter re-activates)
- Then, right-click again and select “Enable device”
