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Quick Answer

Press the Windows Key + X, select Device Manager, expand Network adapters, right-click your Wi-Fi adapter, click Properties, go to the Power Management tab, and uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.

How to Fix Wi-Fi Keeps Disconnecting on Windows ​

Estimated Time to Fix: 5 minutes

Applies to: Windows 11, Windows 10
Article Type: Troubleshooting
Last Updated: 2026-07-20

Summary ​

This article guides you through fixing issues where your Windows laptop or desktop constantly drops its Wi-Fi connection, disconnects randomly, or fails to reconnect after waking from sleep.

Symptoms ​

  • Your Wi-Fi connection drops unexpectedly while browsing or during meetings.
  • The computer says "No Internet Access" despite being connected to the router.
  • Wi-Fi turns off and won't turn back on without a restart.

Prerequisites ​

  • None required.

Instructions ​

1. Stop Windows from Turning Off Your Wi-Fi Adapter ​

  1. Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.
  2. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to expand the list.
  3. Find your Wi-Fi adapter (it will usually have "Wireless", "Wi-Fi", "Intel", or "Realtek" in the name).
  4. Right-click the Wi-Fi adapter and select Properties.
  5. Click the Power Management tab at the top.
  6. Uncheck the box that says Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
  7. Click OK.

2. Forget and Reconnect to the Network ​

  1. Click the Wi-Fi icon in your taskbar (near the clock).
  2. Right-click your current Wi-Fi network and select Forget.
  3. Wait a few seconds, then click the network again to reconnect.
  4. Enter the Wi-Fi password and check the box to Connect automatically.

3. Run the Network Troubleshooter ​

  1. Click the Start button, type Settings, and press Enter.
  2. Go to System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
  3. Find Network Adapter (or Internet Connections) and click Run.
  4. Follow the on-screen prompts to let Windows automatically detect and reset broken network settings.

4. Verify Success ​

  1. Restart your computer and monitor the connection for a few hours.

Troubleshooting ​

WARNING

If your Wi-Fi drops on all of your devices at the same time (e.g., your phone and your laptop both lose connection), the issue is with your home router or internet service provider, not your Windows computer.

Symptom / ErrorPotential CauseSolution
Wi-Fi drops when moving to a different roomWeak signalYou may be too far from the router. Consider moving closer or using a Wi-Fi extender.
The "Power Management" tab is missingModern StandbyWindows 11 hides this tab on some modern laptops. Skip to Method 2.