Can't connect to this network_

Can't connect to this network

Windows 10/11 · Network/DNS

Windows 10/11 just hit error Can't connect to this network, which corresponds to a fault called "Can't connect to this network". This is one of the most searched error codes for this OS — you're not alone, and there's a clear fix.

What Actually Happened

Network stack error: Windows failed to complete the Wi-Fi authentication handshake with the access point.

Symptoms

Network error: 'Can't connect to this network'

Common Causes

Connectivity condition: Windows failed to complete the Wi-Fi authentication handshake with the access point

How to Fix It

01
Flush DNS cache:
ipconfig /flushdns
02
Reset Winsock stack: netsh winsock reset
03
Reset IP stack: netsh int ip reset

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