Sometimes users complain that the Internet does not work after reinstalling Windows. In fact, this phenomenon should not be scared. Often the problem is easily fixed. What to do if, after reinstalling the operating system, the Internet refuses to work? Why can this happen? The best tips and tricks for action are presented below. In fact, the help of specialists is usually not required. The user is able to correct the situation on his own.
Drivers
Internet does not work after reinstalling Windows? As practice shows, the first reason for this phenomenon is the lack of drivers on the computer. You can fix the situation without any problems - by installing the user software. Particular attention should be paid to the connected router and network card.
It is advisable to have some kind of device that allows you to use the Internet and download the latest drivers. Next, they are installed. Even USB modems require this step. They usually come with a separate disk with software. Once the installation is complete, you can connect the modem, reboot the operating system and see if everything is in order. Usually this step helps.
Incompatibility
Still, the Internet does not work on the computer? Then you should look for reasons elsewhere. If, after reinstalling the operating system, the network refused to work, but before that it had functioned normally, you might think about the incompatibility of the connected equipment.
This is possible when installing a newer version of the OS. In particular, users of Windows 10 have most of all complained about this phenomenon recently.
This problem can only be resolved by replacing incompatible equipment. Or by installing a compatible operating system. No more options will help. Fortunately, the problem of incompatibility is not so common so far. Therefore, many simply delete it from the list of various circumstances under which the Internet refuses to work normally.
Hardware failure
But these are not all options for the development of events. Internet does not work after reinstalling Windows? How to be in this situation? It is likely that a network failure occurred due to a hardware malfunction. And so it happened that the failure occurred at the time of reinstalling the operating system.
In order to accurately check the Internet’s performance, it is recommended to connect the modem to some other computer. If, after installing the drivers, the World Wide Web also does not work, then the problem is really in the modem. On some models, you may notice a burning light signaling that there is no connection to the PC.
As you might guess, only buying new equipment will help. Or repair the old one. But such a step does not give 100% success. Therefore, it is recommended to refrain from it.
Settings
Does the Internet not work on a computer? What should I do if incompatibility is excluded in the operating system, the equipment works fine, the drivers are all installed and updated to the latest versions? Then you might think that for some reason the network connection settings went wrong. Or they were not installed at all.
As practice shows, you can fix this problem yourself. But it is recommended that you contact your ISP for help. Now all versions of Windows are fundamentally different from each other. And therefore, the average user may not find where and what equipment settings to include.
Calling the provider will solve the problem. It is necessary to provide the address of residence, your initials. Next, the office employee will check if the settings are really lost. If so, you need to clarify the installed operating system and follow the advice that the employee will give. After all the manipulations and changes completed, the Internet will definitely work. At a minimum, a problem with lost settings can be eliminated.
IP address
Internet does not work after reinstalling Windows? In fact, there are a lot of reasons for this phenomenon. In some cases, this phenomenon occurs if the IP address and DNS server are obtained automatically. Or, on the contrary, specific settings are set.
You can try to change the add-in data. They are located in the "Network Connections". This item refers to the "Control Panel". You need to go into the properties of the local network, then select "Internet Protocol TCP / IP". In the window that appears, either certain combinations are set, or "Receive automatically" is selected. It all depends on the initial settings. Then the changes are saved, the computer restarts. Most likely, the World Wide Web will begin to work in full force. There is nothing difficult about this. The problem usually consists only in finding the necessary settings and menu items.
Pirate version
Internet does not work on the computer after the reinstallation of Windows? You should consider which version of the operating system is installed. Most likely, the user decided to put himself a pirated copy.
Refusal of the Internet from work in this case is normal. It doesn’t matter, the reinstallation of Windows XP or any other OS version has taken place. The main thing is that we are talking about a pirated copy.
Here are several options for solving the problem:
- Reinstalling Windows. It is about the same version. Reinstallation sometimes helps, but there are no guarantees for this.
- Installing another version of the operating system, pirated. To do this, you will need either an installation disk, or some device that allows you to download another Windows.
- Acquisition of a licensed copy of the operating system. Not the most favorite, but quite effective way. Eliminates problems with the OS if they were caused by the installation of pirated software.
No more options are given. You can try, of course, all the previously listed methods. For example, changing the modem settings. But these steps are usually powerless.
Viruses
But if the Internet stopped working abruptly, but not immediately after reinstalling Windows, you might think about the presence of viruses on the computer. This infection penetrates the OS quickly and often imperceptibly. Viruses destroy and disrupt the computer.
There is only one way out - treatment of the operating system. Then you need to reinstall the drivers and configure the network (or check the settings). Everything should work in full force.