The Windows Wireless Service is not running on this computer

No matter where we are or what we do, we are always looking for a wireless network in the range. Imagine that you have to work on your system, a wireless connection is available nearby, but you cannot connect to it. This type of problem can occur at times. In this article, we will show you how to correct Windows wireless service does not work on this computer error in Windows 10. You will see this error when you run a network troubleshooter and the results show that it could not resolve this problem.

Windows wireless service does not work on this computer

If you receive Windows wireless service does not work on this computer error on your Windows 10 PC, and this Windows service does not start, try these suggestions:

1. Check the WLAN AutoConfig service
2. Perform an SFC scan
3. Update network drivers
4. Reset Winsock
5. Use network reset.

Before performing any of the above methods, please create a system restore point.

1]Check the WLAN AutoConfig service

To keep our system operational, we must always keep the necessary services in working order. Our Windows environment is full of micro and macro services. These services are the main reason for the proper functioning of our operating system.

1. hurry To win + R keys. the Run open to.
2. Type services.msc and press Enter to open the Service Manager.
3. Search WLan AutoConfig a service. Check if the Status of service is set to Operation or not.
4. Otherwise, right click on the service and click on Properties.
5. Now change the startup type to Automatic and Start the service.
6. Click on Apply then click on Okay.

Check whether you can connect to the wireless connection or not.

This message will help you if you receive Windows failed to start AutoConfig WLAN service message.

2]Perform an SFC scan

The SFC scan command scans all protected system files and replaces corrupted files with a cached copy of them. Using this command is like performing a troubleshooting method but on a command line and more efficient.

Open Start menu and type cmd. Click on Execute as administrator.

In Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter.

sfc /scannow

Now wait for the command to finish the process and reboot your system.

Now try to reconnect to your wireless network.

3]Update network drivers

Outdated and / or faulty drivers are the cause of most of the problems we face in our system. The only thing you can do is update the Bluetooth and network drivers.

1. hurry To win + X keys. the Fast Access open to.
2. Click on Device Manager.
3. In the Device Manager window, find Network adapters and click on it to enlarge the tree.
4. Find the wireless adapter responsible for the connection, right click on it and click Update the driver.
5. In the update window, click Automatically check for the updated driver.

If updates are available, it will install them automatically. When the process is complete, try to connect to the wireless network again.

Please make sure your system is configured for automatic installation of updates. If not, this method will not work.

Lily: How to solve WiFi problems?

4]Reset Winsock

The last resort for you is to reset all network configurations. Resetting Winsock will clear and reset any network settings that did not allow you to connect to the network.

Open Start menu and type cmd. Click on Run as an administrator.

in the Order Fast window, type the following command and press Enter:

netsh winsock reset

When the process is complete, restart the system.

5]Perform network reset

If nothing helps, you may need to use the network reset options via the settings.

Let us know in the comments below which of these methods has been helpful to you.

Related Reading: Network and Internet connection problems.