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Windows Interface Metric Ignored: 4 Ways to Force it to Work
Check your network settings if you’re having interface issues
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Updated onNovember 21, 2023
updated onNovember 21, 2023
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If the Windows interface metric is ignored, you might experience network issues, and the selected network won’t work properly.
Depending on your setup, this can be a big problem, so in today’s guide, we will show you a couple of solutions that can help you with this issue.
What is the Windows interface metric?
What can I do if the Windows interface metric is ignored?
1. Check your network setup
2. Disable your PC’s Automatic metric feature
3. Disable IPv6
To learn more, we have an in-depth guide on how todisable IPv6 on Windows 11, so don’t miss it.
4. Reset Windows
Many reported that this is a reoccurring issue, and that reset is the only option.
What is the command to check interface metric?
By following these steps, you should be able to fix the problem with the Windows interface metric being ignored.
To learn more about networking, we have a great guide on how to correctlyadd a secondary IP address. Do keep in mind that issues can occur while doing that, but our guide on how to fixwireless adapter problemsshould be able to help.
Many reported that theEthernet adapter isn’t showingon their PC, and this is a common issue that can be easily fixed.
Got an even better idea on how to solve this issue? Please share it with us in the comments section below.
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Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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