WiFi Keeps Disconnecting on Windows 10?

Windows 10 WiFi disconnections are usually caused by power management features trying to save battery by turning off the WiFi adapter. Here's every fix, starting with the most likely cause.

Fix 1: Disable Power Management for WiFi Adapter

1. Press Windows + X → Device Manager
2. Expand Network adapters
3. Right-click your WiFi adapter → Properties
4. Go to Power Management tab
5. Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power"
6. Click OK

Fix 2: Set Maximum Performance in Power Options

1. Open Control Panel → Power Options
2. Click Change plan settings (on your current plan)
3. Click Change advanced power settings
4. Expand Wireless Adapter Settings → Power Saving Mode
5. Set both "On battery" and "Plugged in" to Maximum Performance
6. Click Apply → OK

Fix 3: Update WiFi Driver

1. Check adapter model: Device Manager → Network adapters
2. Note the exact name (e.g., Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Realtek RTL8822CE)
3. Go to the manufacturer's website and download the latest driver
4. Install the downloaded driver
5. Restart computer

Fix 4: Rollback Driver (If Recent Update Broke WiFi)

1. Open Device Manager → Network adapters
2. Right-click WiFi adapter → Properties → Driver tab
3. Click "Roll Back Driver" (if available)
4. This reverts to the previous driver version

Fix 5: Forget and Reconnect to Network

1. Open Settings → Network & Internet → WiFi
2. Click Manage known networks
3. Select your network → Forget
4. Click the WiFi icon → find your network → Connect → enter password
5. Also remove any old/unused networks you no longer use

Fix 6: Restart WLAN AutoConfig Service

1. Press Windows + R → type services.msc → Enter
2. Find WLAN AutoConfig
3. Right-click → Restart
4. Double-click → set Startup type to Automatic
5. Click Apply → OK

Fix 7: Reset Network Stack

Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

Restart your computer after running these commands.

Fix 8: Run Network Troubleshooter

1. Open Settings → Update & Security → Troubleshoot
2. Click Additional troubleshooters
3. Click Internet Connections → Run the troubleshooter
4. Also run Network Adapter troubleshooter

Fix 9: Full Network Reset

1. Open Settings → Network & Internet → Status
2. Scroll down and click Network reset
3. Click Reset now → Yes
4. Computer will restart
5. Reconnect to WiFi with your password