Once you connect a Windows device to a WiFi network, it saves the WiFi password and automatically reconnects to that network whenever it comes into range, without you having to re-enter the password each time. However, if your WiFi keeps disconnecting and asking you to re-enter the password, it means something is wrong with your computer. Let’s see how to fix the problem if WiFi keeps prompting you for a password on a Windows 11/10 PC.
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Fix WiFi Keeps Asking for Password on Windows 11/10
Solution 1: Forget your WiFi
Forgetting your Wi-Fi network will remove your saved Wi-Fi network profile from your device’s settings. After that, you can reconnect the WiFi network to fix minor glitches and issues.
1. Right-click the WiFi icon in the Taskbar corner and select “Network & Internet Settings“.
2. From the Network settings page, click on “Wi-Fi“.
3. Then, select “Manage known networks“.
4. Click the “Forget” button next to the Wifi network you want to forget.
Solution 2: Set Your Wi-Fi to Connect Automatically
To prevent Wi-Fi from asking for the password repeatedly, make sure the ‘Connect automatically’ option is enabled in your Wi-Fi settings.
1. Open Settings and go to “Network & Internet” > “Wi-Fi“.
2. Then, click on your WiFi network properties.
3. Check the “Connect automatically when in range” option.
Solution 3: Check the WLAN AutoConfig Properties
1. Press Windows + R, then type “Services.msc” and hit Enter to open Windows Services Manager.
2. Find the “WLAN AutoConfig service” and double-click on it.
3. Choose “Automatic” from the Startup type drop-down menu.
4. Click “Start” if the service is not running, then click “Apply” and “OK“.
5. Restart your PC.
Solution 4: Update or Reinstall your Network adapters
Updating or reinstalling your faulty network drivers can fix most WiFi-related issues. Let us try that.
1. Right-click the Start menu and select “Device Manager” from the menu.
2. Expand the “Network adaptors” section.
3. Right-click the Wireless or Wi-Fi adaptor and select “Update driver“.
4. Select “Search automatically for drivers“. If this doesn’t work, download the latest WiFi driver from your manufacturer’s website and install it.
If updating the driver doesn’t fix the issue, uninstall and reinstall the network driver.
1. Right-click the WiFi adaptor and select “Uninstall device“.
2. Check the “Attempt to remove the driver for this device” and click “Uninstall“.
3. Then, download and install the latest version of the Wireless driver from the manufacturer’s website.
Solution 5: Reset your Wi-Fi Range Extender
If you’re using a Wi-Fi Range Extender to connect to your PC, reset the Extender. If you’re not using one, reset the router itself. Depending on the device, you might have a small button or pinhole at the back or bottom of the device. Press and hold the reset button for about 10-30 seconds. If you have a pinhole, use a paperclip or SIM card tray ejector to press the button inside the hole. Wait for the extender or router to restart and then you can re-configure the device.
That’s it.
