This article explains how to go through the troubleshooting steps to fix connectivity problem errors in Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7 that you may encounter while setting up or creating network connections on a Windows computer. The error may look like one of these messages:

This error can be caused by various technical glitches or configuration issues on the computer or on the path between the computer and the rest of the network. Try these steps to resolve the issue:

First, start with this How to Fix Common Internet Connection Problems guide. If you don't have any luck there, come back to this page and start with Step 2.

Restart your computer. This is a common step for almost any computer issue, and since the network issue may be stuck in your computer software, you should start by restarting. You may have already tried this step, in which case you can move on to the next one.