Sometimes, the web connection adapter disappears from gear Manager or Windows 10 notifies you that it is missing.

Also, if you have connected an Ethernet cable, you should unplug it and plug it in again.

Then, put it back and turn on your laptop.

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Then, cycle your laptop or PC and see if there is a difference.

Also, turn off the antivirus or check for available updates.

5. launch the online grid Adapter Troubleshooter

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Check Your Power Management tweaks

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Here is how to reset the Winsock data:

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Check Windows 10’s Background Services

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To do so, pressWindows key + Rto open a run dialog.

Typerstruiand pressEnterto enter the System Restore feature.

Then, select one of the restore points available and clickNext > Finishto complete the process.

Device manager in Windows 10

Also, it might be worthwhile toconfigure System Restore to double-check it works when you need it.

Network troubleshooter in Windows 10

Network reset in Windows 10

Power management settings in Windows 10

Winsock reset

Cleaning network devices in Windows 10

Windows 10 background services

system restore point selection options