If you experience network or internet problems with your computer, you can reset the TCP/IP settings.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the underlying communications protocol used by the Internet and most computer networks. When you reset the TCP/IP stack, you essentially reset the network configuration settings and repair any potential problems or corruptions in those settings.
This is recommended, for example, if you are experiencing problems with your network connection, for example you cannot access the Internet or have problems connecting to certain websites.
If the TCP/IP settings are incorrect or misconfigured, resetting the TCP/IP “stack” can help restore the default settings and resolve the problem.
In some cases, malware causes problems by adjusting certain TCP/IP settings. If you experience network or internet problems after a malware infection, resetting the TCP/IP settings may also resolve the problem.
Reset TCP/IP in Windows 11 or 10
Resetting the TCP/IP “stack” involves removing all current TCP/IP settings and resetting them to their default values. This can be done by running specific commands in the Command Prompt or PowerShell with administrative privileges.
Open a Command Prompt as administrator. In the Command Prompt type the following command:
netsh int ip reset
The above command: netsh int ip reset is used to reset the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) stack in Windows to its default configuration settings.
This command deletes all current TCP/IP settings, including the IP address, DNS server, and other network configuration settings, and restores them to the default values. After executing this command you must restart the computer to complete the action.
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