How to Reset the TCP/IP Stack in Windows 10 for Troubleshooting Network Issues

In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to reset the TCP/IP stack in Windows 10 and provide some additional troubleshooting tips.

Resetting the TCP/IP Stack in Windows 10
To reset the TCP/IP stack in Windows 10, follow these steps:
Click the Start button in the bottom left corner of the screen.
Type “Command Prompt” in the Search bar, then right-click on “Command Prompt” and select “Run as administrator” to open an elevated command prompt.
Type the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each one:
netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdns
Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
After resetting the TCP/IP stack, try accessing the internet again to see if the issue has been resolved.
Additional Troubleshooting Steps
If resetting the TCP/IP stack doesn’t fix the problem, try these additional troubleshooting steps:

Check Network Adapter Settings

Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting “Device Manager”.
Expand the “Network adapters” section, right-click on your network adapter, and select “Properties”.
Ensure that the network adapter is enabled and that the driver is up to date.

Disable and Re-enable Network Adapter

Open the Network Connections window by pressing the Windows key R, typing “ncpa.cpl”, and pressing Enter.
Right-click on your network adapter and select “Disable”.
Wait a few seconds, then right-click on the adapter again and select “Enable”.

Update Network Adapter Driver

Open the Device Manager and expand the “Network adapters” section.
Right-click on your network adapter and select “Update driver”.
Follow the on-screen instructions to update the driver to the latest version.

Perform a Clean Boot

Press the Windows key R to open the Run dialog.
Type “msconfig” and press Enter to open the System Configuration utility.
Click on the “Services” tab, check the “Hide all Microsoft services” box, and click “Disable all”.
Click on the “Startup” tab, then click “Open Task Manager”.
In Task Manager, go to the “Startup” tab, select each startup item, and click “Disable”.
Close Task Manager and System Configuration, then restart your computer.
If none of these steps resolve the issue, it’s possible that there’s a more complex problem with your network configuration or hardware. In that case, you may need to contact your internet service provider or a professional technician for further assistance.