Fix network adapter errors in Windows 10

If you have been using the Windows operating system for a while, you will realize that the operating system is full of bugs. You might have already dealt with BSOD errors, network errors, partition errors, etc Recently, Windows users have reported that they are getting network adapter errors that prevent them from connecting to the Internet

Windows users are getting this error message "Windows cannot find a driver for your network adapter" while connecting to the Internet. So, if you are getting the same error message while connecting to the Internet, then you have landed on the right webpage.

Here in this article, we are going to share some of the best methods that will help you fix every network adapter related error. So, let's see how to fix 'Windows could not find the driver for your network adapter'

Well, this is the first thing to do to fix 'Windows could not find the driver for your network adapter'. Resetting the router, not just the adapter, can solve almost all network-related problems. To reset, turn off the router and unplug it for a few minutes then plug it back in. Now, press the reset button on the router for about 20-30 seconds. That's it, you're done! This will reset the router and fix the 'Windows could not find a driver for your network adapter' error.

For those who don't know, Windows 10 offers a built-in troubleshooting tool that can fix most Windows errors. Here's how you can use Network Troubleshoot to fix network adapter and driver-related issues.

Step 1. First, search for 'Troubleshooter' in the Windows 10 search bar and open it.

Step 2. Now you will see 'Troubleshooter' page. There you have to click on 'Internet Connection'

Step 3. In the next window, select the 'Troubleshoot my Internet connection' option

Step 4. Now, wait a few seconds until the Windows troubleshooter finds the network adapter error.

That's it, you're done! This way you can use Network Troubleshooter to fix driver not found error from Windows 10 computer.

Well, corrupt or outdated network drivers also lead to 'Windows could not find a driver' error message. So, we need to reinstall/update the existing network driver to fix the error from Windows 10 computer.

Step 1. First, press Windows Key + R on your keyboard and it will open the RUN dialog box. Now in the RUN dialog box, type 'devmgmt.msc' and press 'Enter'

Step 2. Now you will see Device Manager page.

Step 3. In Device Manager, find and expand the 'Network Adapters' option.

Step 4. Now right click on the current network adapter and then select 'Uninstall' option

That's it, you're done! Now just restart your Windows 10 computer, and after the restart, you will get the latest network adapter driver.

If the above-mentioned methods fail to fix 'Windows cannot find the driver for your network adapter' from your computer, then you can follow this method. In this method, we need to use command prompt to reset the entire network settings.

Step 1. First, right-click on the Windows button and then select the 'Command Prompt (Admin)' option.

Step 2. This will open Command Prompt as Administrator. You need to enter the following command then press 'Enter'

Step 3. Now the command prompt will take few seconds to complete the process. Once done you will be notified 'Winsock Reset Successfully Completed'

That's it, you're done! This is how you can fix Windows has not found a driver for your network adapter error message using Command Prompt.

Well, if all the methods mentioned above fail to fix the 'Windows could not find a driver for your network adapter' error message, then the final option is to reset the computer. So, if there is something wrong with the network settings, a system reset will probably fix it. However, a system reset will delete all files with settings. So, make sure to create a proper backup before performing a system reset.

To reset your Windows 10 computer, go to the search box and type 'system reset'. Now select 'Reset this PC' from the list and then click on 'Start' button.

On the next page, you will see two options - 'Keep My Files'/'Remove Everything'. We recommend you choose the 'Keep my files' option as it keeps the files but deletes the settings. So, select the option and then click on 'Next'

Now, wait a few minutes or hours until Windows 10 resets your PC. The process takes time to complete. Once done, 'Windows could not find a driver for your network adapter' will be fixed.

So, these are the four best methods to fix Windows not finding a driver for your network adapter from your Windows 10 computer.