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How to Reset The TCP/IP Stack on Windows 11
You can use commands via PowerShell or CMD to reset TCP/IP
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many protocols and services are responsible for the communication between your computer and other destinations or devices on the internet. The TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is one of the essential elements.
However, it can get corrupted or encounter other network issues, causing you to reset TCP/IP Stack on Windows 11.
What does Reset TCP/IP Stack mean?
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is a suite of communication protocols that controls how digital information is broken into packets. It is responsible for interconnecting network devices on the internet.
Also, it ensures packets are properly routed between your computer and its destinations. Furthermore, the Stack lodges these TCP/IP protocols.
The TCP/IP Stack processes data through layers and defines the interconnection between the Internet & other networks functions.
Sometimes, you may run into problems with the network connection on your PC if your packet size is larger than required. A quickchange in your MTU sizeor resetting TCP/IP Stack will refactor the network configuration on your PC.
Also, it resets your computer’s Internet Protocol to default and fixes network issues on Windows 11.
How can I reset TCP/IP Stack on Windows 11?
1. Use Windows PowerShell
The above steps will reset the TCP/IP Stacks on your PC.
2. Reset the TCP/IP Stack via Command Prompt
Check our guide onwhat to do if Command Prompt keeps crashingon your PC.
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Also, we have a detailed guide aboutslow internet on one computer but fast on anotherand how to fix it.
In conclusion, this guide should help you easily reset TCP/IP Stack on Windows 11. If you have further questions or suggestions concerning this guide, kindly leave them in the comments section.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
