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Fix: Internet Keeps Disconnecting When Playing Games on Windows 11
Rolling back the driver update will help!
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Published onOctober 4, 2023
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While Windows 11 serves as a viable gaming platform, problems with the network connection tend to affect the experience. A few users reported that the Internet disconnects when playing games in Windows 11. It affects both online games and the ones downloaded on the PC.
The issue was reported in Steam games as well. For some, the Wi-Fi icon itself disappeared every time the Internet disconnected and restarting the computer brought it back.
Why does my Wi-Fi disconnect when I play a game?
How do I stop Internet from disconnecting when playing games on Windows 11?
Before we head to the complex changes, here are a few quick ones to try:
If none work, move to the fixes listed next!
1. Run the network troubleshooter
2. Perform a network reset
3. Roll back driver update
When the Wi-Fi automatically disconnects in Windows 11 while playing games, and youlose Internet connectivity for a few seconds, it could be a problematic driver to blame. In case you recently updated it,roll back to the previous driver version.
4. Update the network driver
Often,updating the network driverhelps if the Internet disconnects when playing games in Windows 11. And in caseSteam goes offline when playing, make sure to enable overlay.
5. Modify the Registry Editor
If the PC orlaptop keeps disconnecting from Wi-Fiit could be due to a known bug in Windows, wherein the Wi-Fi disconnects every time the Internet drops. Creating the Registry entries will eliminate the problem!
6. Uninstall recent Windows update
7. Perform an in-place upgrade
As a last resort, you can perform an in-place (repair) upgrade if the Internet keeps disconnecting when playing games in Windows 11. WhetherWi-Fi disconnects frequentlyor at an interval, this would work as long as the underlying cause is linked to the OS.
WiFi driver gets disabled when playing games on Windows 11
When the Wi-Fi driver gets disabled, the adapter’s Properties window reads,Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer. (Code 45). You can fix the problem by re-enabling the adapter orupdating the Wi-Fi driver.
Another option is to switch to an Ethernet connection. Wired connections are usually more reliable and result in fewer drops.
By now, you should have fixed things when the Internet disconnects while playing games in Windows 11. In case the problem persists, check the network resources and blacklist any program or device consuming resources beyond the available bandwidth.
And while we are talking of network issues, do try some quick tips to increase theInternet speed in Windows 11.
For any queries or to share which fix worked for you, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
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