FIX – Wi-Fi Doesn’t Have Valid IP Configuration Error in Windows 10

Are you using Windows 10? Getting a “WiFi doesn’t have a valid IP configuration” error. It is a common problem experienced by most Windows users. This error can also occur if you use an Ethernet connection on your PC. But don’t worry, as the error can be fixed easily.

The error says the problem is your computer’s TCP/IP stack. Windows users might get this error when troubleshooting. Unluckily, troubleshooting only gives problems but does not solve them. The user must solve the problem manually.

The reason for getting the error can be any. There might be a fault in-network, the network settings might be incorrect, hardware issues, network problems from the operator, and many other reasons. But as we told you, the error can be fixed easily.

There are a few methods to fix the problem, which we will provide here in this article. Uninstalling the wireless network adapter, resetting the TCP/IP, renewing the IP address, manually setting your IP address, or using other methods.

Here, this article will provide the methods for fixing the error. Check out the solutions and solve the error in Windows PC.

Fix “WiFi Doesn’t Have a Valid IP configuration” Error

Check out the best ways to fix the WiFi Doesn’t Have a Valid IP configuration Error. We have provided a step-by-step guide in all the ways.

1. Reset TCP/IP

Fix the error by resetting the TCP/IP from Command Prompt. Check out the steps below:

1. Press Windows Key + X and choose Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
   
2. Once it is open, type in the following lines:
   • netsh winsock reset
     
   • netsh int ip reset
     
3. Now, close the Command Prompt and restart your PC.

Most of the users said that this could fix the issues with the IP Configuration problem. If the given commands don’t work, then try these commands:

• ipconfig/release
• ipconfig/flushdns
• ipconfig/renew

2. Change Wireless SSID and Password

Access your modem and change the wireless SSID and Password to fix the error. Follow the steps to change the SSID and password.

1. First, connect your PC to your Modem with the help of an Ethernet cable.
2. Access your Modem’s admin page and log in to it.
3. Change Wireless SSID and password.
4. If not, you can check the Modem’s manual for more details.

3. Set Your IP Address Manually

Steps to set your IP address manually:

1. Press Windows Key + X and choose Network Connections
2. Now, right-click your Wireless Network and select Properties from the menu.
3. Choose Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.
4. From the Properties window, select the Use the following IP address and Use the following DNS server addresses option and enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default gateway.
5. Once you are done, click on the OK button.

4. Perform a Clean boot

You can also fix the error by performing a Clean boot. With this, you can disable all third-party apps and services causing problems with the wireless connection. Perform a Clean boot by following the steps:

1. Press Windows Key + R and enter msconfig And press enter.
   
2. When the windows configuration opens, choose Selective startup and uncheck Load startup items.
   
3. Now, go to the services tab and check,  Hide all Microsoft Services. 
4. Click on Disable all button.
   
5. Open the Startup tab and click on the Open Task Manager.
6. There will be a list of Startup apps.
7. Right-click on each app and choose Disable.
   
8. Once you disable all startup apps, close the Task Manager and click on Apply and then OK.
9. Now, restart your computer.

At last, These are the best and simplest ways to fix Wi-Fi Doesn’t Have a Valid IP Configuration Error in Windows 10. Restart your computer and check whether the problem is solved or not. If the error is not solved, you can choose another method from the given list of methods.