Not connected – no connections available on Windows 10

• Not connected — no connections available message can be caused by your network drivers, or, better said, a problem with your network drivers. That’s why, reinstalling those drivers is the first step to solve the problem.
• Sometimes, this message can show up because of your power management settings. To fix this issue, you have to prevent your network adapter from turning off.
• Internet connection errors are the most annoying errors nowadays, but in our hub you will find plenty of relevant solutions.
• The Windows 10 errors is filled with articles regarding this topic. You will discover a solution there for sure.

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Sometimes users can encounter various Internet-related issues, and speaking of which, many users reported Not connected no connections available message on their PC.

This message can be problematic, and in today’s article we’ll show you how to fix it.

There are various network problems that can appear on your PC, and many users reported Not connected no connections available message.

In addition to this message, there are many similar problems that can appear, and here are some of those problems:

• No connections are available HP, laptop – This issue can usually appear on laptops, and in most cases the problem is caused by outdated drivers. Simply reinstall or update your drivers and the issue should be resolved.
• Not connected no connections are available WiFi, Ethernet – Several users reported that this issue affects both WiFi and Ethernet connections, but you can fix it with one of our solutions.
• Not connected no connections are available red x – This issue is usually followed by a red x over the network icon. If you encounter it, perhaps you should try rolling back your network drivers and check if that solves the problem.

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Not connected no connections available message, how can I fix it?

Solution 1 – Reinstall your network drivers

According to users, a common cause for Not connected no connections available message can be your network drivers.

Sometimes your drivers might be corrupted, and that can lead to this issue. However, you can fix the problem simply by reinstalling those drivers. To do that, you just need to follow these steps:

1. Press Windows Key + X to open Win + X menu. Select Device Manager from the list.
   
2. When Device Manager opens, locate your network driver, right-click it, and choose Uninstall device.
   
3. A confirmation dialog should now appear. Check Remove driver software for this device, if available and click Uninstall.
   
4. After the driver is uninstalled, click Scan for hardware changes icon and the new driver should be automatically installed.
   

Several users reported that they had to restart their PC in order to apply changes, so be sure to do that as well. If reinstalling the driver doesn’t help, proceed to the next solution.

Solution 2 – Update your drivers

If you’re getting Not connected no connections available message on your PC, the problem might be certain drivers.

Your drivers can be outdated, and that can cause this problem to appear. To fix the issue, it’s advised that you update all your drivers.

To do this, simply visit your network’s adapter manufacturer’s website and download the latest drivers for your model.

After doing that, install the drivers and the problem should be resolved.

If you can’t access the Internet at all on your PC, try downloading the drivers on another device such as your phone or another PC and then try to transfer them.

If this process seems a bit complicated, you can always use a third-party solution such as TweakBit Driver Updater to update all your drivers automatically.

After the drivers are up to date, check if the problem is still there.

This tool is very precise and allows you to run multiple scan sessions.

Moreover, it will keep your system safe from permanent damage by downloading and installing the wrong drivers manually.

Solution 3 – Change power management settings

Sometimes, Not connected no connections available message can appear due to your power management settings.

To fix this issue, it’s necessary that you prevent your network adapter from turning off.

Windows will sometimes turn off certain devices in order to save power, but you can disable that by following these steps:

1. Open Device Manager. Locate your network adapter and double-click it to open its properties.
2. Navigate to the Power Management tab and uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. Now click OK to save changes.
   

After doing that, check if the problem is resolved. If the problem is still there, you might have to change some additional power-related settings.

To do that, follow these steps:

1. Press Windows Key + S and enter power settings. Select Power & sleep settings from the list.
   
2. Settings app will now appear. Locate Related settings in the right pane and click on Additional power settings.
   
3. Locate your selected power plan and click Change plan settings next to it.
   
4. Now click on Change advanced power settings.
   
5. Locate Wireless Adapter Settings > Power Saving Mode and set both On battery and Plugged in values to Maximum Performance.
6. Click Apply and OK to save changes.

After making these changes, check if the problem is resolved.

Solution 4 – Turn off your firewall

According to users, sometimes your firewall can interfere with your system, and that can lead to Not connected no connections available message.

No connections are available on Windows 10 [Solved]

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This problem has happened to users with operating system from Windows 7 to Windows 10, that you see a red X on your network connection icon and when place your mouse over it, you will see the notification: Not connected – No connections are available.

The problem is, there are actually network connections available. It really bugs you when the network disconnect itself out of no apparent reason.

Up till now, this problem is usually seen on laptop users when they are to use wireless connection. They know there are connections available because their desktop or other devices have access to the internet just fine.

If this is what happens to you, just follow the instructions below to get it fixed!

Step 1: Restart your router

Sometimes the problem can be fixed by simply unplugging your router, waiting for at least 1 minute and then plugging it back on again. If you have not yet tried restart your router, do it now.

The waiting is supposed to allow your router to have time to clear its memory.

When you plug your router back on, wait for a few minutes and see if the error notification pop up again.

If the error persists, move on to next step.

Step 2: Update wireless card driver

1) On your keyboard, press Windows key and R at the same time, then type in devmgmt.msc and hit Enter.

2) Locate and expand category Network adapters. Then right click the network driver you see here and choose Update Driver.

3) Choose Search automatically for updated driver software.

4) When the update finishes, you will see the notification as below:

If the notification you are seeing is: The best drivers for your device are already installed.

you may need to consider searching for and download and install the network card driver by yourself.

To do so, you can 1) go to the manufacturer website and then 2) type in the model name of your PC to the search box for wireless card driver; 3) choose your own system. 4) When you locate the needed driver, hit the Download button; 5) install as instructed; 6) restart your computer if prompted.

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Step 3: Change network adapter setting

1) On your keyboard, press Windows key and R at the same time, then type in devmgmt.msc and hit Enter.

2) Locate and expand Network adapters category. Then right click the device you see here and choose Properties.

3) Then navigate to Power Management tab, and make sure the box for Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power is NOT TICKED. Then click OK to save the change.

4) Now, on your keyboard, press Windows button, then choose Control Panel. View by Large icons and choose Power Options.

5) Click Change plan settings for whichever plan that you are having now.

6) Then choose Change advanced power settings.

7) Locate and expand Wireless Adapter Settings and then expand Power Saving Mode. Choose from the drop-down menu Maximum Performance. Then click Apply and OK to save the change.

Step 4: Add a device

1) On your keyboard, click Windows button and then choose Control Panel. View by Category and then choose Add a device under Hardware and Sound item.

2) Wait for the wireless connection to be detected. Then select it and choose Next. It will be installed automatically.

Other options

1) If updating device drivers are not helping you with the problem, please try to roll your network card driver to its previous version in Device Manager. Or in some other cases, re-installing the network card driver helps to solve the problem as well.

2) You can also delve in the firewall settings to see if the problem was caused by some firewall settings. If so, disable certain firewall settings for the time being.

3) If you are with Windows 10 and have tried all the above methods but still no avail, it is suggested that you perform a reset on your computer. But please bear in mind that this should be the last resort you turn to. If you need any assistance, please feel free to leave us comment.