Windows 11. Connecting to the internet when you’re setting up your Windows 11 PC ensures you get the latest security updates. You’ll need an internet connection to finish setting up a device running Windows 11 Home. If you have problems getting connected to the internet during setup, we have some things you can try to help you get connected.

Choose the Wi-Fi network you want, then select Connect. Type the network password, and then select Next. Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows. Learn how to connect to a Wi-fi network in Windows and manage your current network connections.

Try these things first to help you fix or narrow down the connection problem. Run Get Help to troubleshoot and fix common connection problems. Right click the network icon in the right side of the taskbar and select Diagnose network problems or open Get Help for Network & Internet. Make sure Wi‑Fi is turned on.

Open Wi-Fi settings. See if you can use the Wi-Fi network to get to websites from a different device. If you can’t, restart your modem, router, and device, and re-connect to the Wi-Fi. Try turning Wi-Fi on and off. This can solve issues by restarting your connection.

Windows 11 lets you quickly check your network connection status. Select the Start button, then type settings. Select Settings > Network & internet. The status of your network connection will appear at the top. Check your network connection status in Windows.

Windows 11 Windows 10. If you run into problems trying to connect to a Bluetooth device, here are some troubleshooting steps to try. Note: For general info about how to connect a Bluetooth device to your PC, see Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows.

Windows 11 Windows 10. Use the Windows Quick Assist app to get help with a computer problem from family or friends or help them out. Quick Assist uses a remote connection, so remember to only use it with people you trust, since they can see your computer screen or control your PC (if you allow it).

In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of the PC you want to connect to (from Step 1), and then select Connect. On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app (available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store), and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to (from Step 1).

Be safer over wireless connections. Learn how to manage Windows Firewall and your networks in Windows Security.

Select Start > Settings > Network & internet > VPN > Add VPN. Under Add a VPN connection, do the following: For VPN provider, choose Windows (built-in). In the Connection name box, enter a name you'll recognize (for example, My Personal VPN). This is the VPN connection name you'll look for when connecting.