Fixing WiFi Not Connecting on Surface Pro After Restart
## Direct Answer
If your WiFi isn’t connecting on your Surface Pro after a restart, try restarting your WiFi adapter by going to Device Manager, finding the WiFi adapter, right-clicking on it, and selecting “Disable device” then “Enable device” again.
## Step-by-Step Guide
To fix the issue, follow these steps:
1. **Restart your Surface Pro**: Sometimes, a simple reboot can resolve the issue.
2. **Check your WiFi settings**: Ensure that WiFi is turned on and that you’re trying to connect to the correct network.
3. **Restart your WiFi adapter**:
* Press the Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
* In the Device Manager, expand the “Network Adapters” section.
* Find your WiFi adapter, right-click on it, and select “Disable device”.
* Wait for 10 seconds, then right-click on it again and select “Enable device”.
4. **Forget and reconnect to your network**:
* Go to Settings > Network & Internet > WiFi.
* Click on “Manage known networks”.
* Find your network, click on it, and select “Forget”.
* Try reconnecting to your network again.
5. **Update your WiFi adapter drivers**:
* Go to the Device Manager (as in step 3).
* Find your WiFi adapter, right-click on it, and select “Update driver”.
* Follow the prompts to search for and install any available updates.
## FAQ
– **Q: What if restarting my WiFi adapter doesn’t work?**
A: Try forgetting and reconnecting to your network, or updating your WiFi adapter drivers.
– **Q: How do I know if my WiFi adapter is the problem?**
A: If you can connect to your network using a wired connection or another device, the issue is likely with your WiFi adapter.
– **Q: Will updating my WiFi adapter drivers delete any of my settings?**
A: No, updating your WiFi adapter drivers should not delete any of your settings. However, it’s always a good idea to back up your important files and settings before making any changes.
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