Resetting a network card on Windows can be a quick and easy process. Depending on the type of network card you have, there are different methods of resetting it.
If you’re using a wired network card, such as an Ethernet card, simply disconnect it from the computer’s motherboard and all other associated components. Once that is done, restart the machine and plug the card back in, ensuring all connections are secure.
If you’re using a wireless network card, the steps are slightly different. First, open up the Network Connections window by going to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. Right-click on the name of your wireless adapter and select the option “Disable”. Once the card is disabled, select the option “Enable” to reactivate it.
The next step is to uninstall and reinstall the drivers for the network card. To do this, open the Device Manager by going to Control Panel > System > Device Manager. Expand the Network Adapters section and then right-click on the name of your network card. Select Uninstall and confirm the action.
Once the network card has been uninstalled, restart the computer. After the system has rebooted, go to the manufacturer’s website and download the latest drivers for your card. Once those have been installed, go back to the Device Manager and right-click on the name of the card again. Select Update Drivers and browse to the folder where the drivers have been saved. Select the correct version and hit Install.
The last step is to reconfigure the card’s network settings. Go back to the Network and Sharing Center and select the option “Change adapter settings”. Right-click on the name of your network card and select Properties. A new window will open up with several tabs, and you’ll want to select the tab labeled “Networking”. On this page you’ll see two drop-down menus; select the appropriate one for your network connection. If you’re using a wired connection, make sure both options are set to “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” or “Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)”. If you’re using a wireless connection, make sure the first option (usually “Connect Using”) is set to the name of your wireless network card and the second option is set to the type of internet connection you’re using (for example, “Wireless Network Connection”). Once the settings have been configured, click OK to save your changes.
And that’s it! After following the above steps, your network card should be reset and ready to use.