Windows 10 Windows 10 won't auto connect wifi each time i reboot

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Hi, I have a Lenovo ideapad 510 laptop running windows 10 64
bit which is fully up to date, my wifi adapter is an Intel dual band wireless ac 3165.

For a few months now my laptop will not auto connect the wifi when i reboot, it always used to though, I’m not sure if its a windows issue or a driver issue, i have tried to look at as many settings i can, i have tried forgetting the network and searching for it again. Connect automatically is definitely ticked.

When i reboot the lock screen always shows the network icon that shows networks are available but not the connected icon, when i log into windows it remains the same, when i click on the network icon it shows the network and just says secured on it with auto connect ticked but i then have to click on it to get it to connect.

The wifi router is only about 3 metres away from my laptop with nothing in-between that would cause any range issue.

Has anyone got any ideas what may have happened, it just seemed to start doing it out the blue.

Regards

James
 
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It appears that your Windows 10 laptop is not automatically connecting to Wi-Fi networks upon reboot, even though the "Connect automatically" option is enabled. To address this issue, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:
  1. Update Wi-Fi Driver:
    • Ensure that your Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 driver is up to date. Visit the Intel website or Lenovo's support site to download and install the latest driver for your Wi-Fi adapter.
    []Power Management:
    • Check the power management settings of your Wi-Fi adapter:
      • Right-click on the Start button, go to Device Manager.
      • Locate and double-click the "Network adapters" category.
      • Right-click on your Wi-Fi adapter and select Properties...
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It appears that your Windows 10 laptop is not automatically connecting to Wi-Fi networks upon reboot, even though the "Connect automatically" option is enabled. To address this issue, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:
  1. Update Wi-Fi Driver:
    • Ensure that your Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 driver is up to date. Visit the Intel website or Lenovo's support site to download and install the latest driver for your Wi-Fi adapter.
    []Power Management:
    • Check the power management settings of your Wi-Fi adapter:
      • Right-click on the Start button, go to Device Manager.
      • Locate and double-click the "Network adapters" category.
      • Right-click on your Wi-Fi adapter and select Properties.
      • Go to the Power Management tab and uncheck the option "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power."
    [    ]Network Profiles:
    • Remove the saved network profile:
      • Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
      • Click on "Manage known networks."
      • Find your network, select it, and click "Forget."
    []Wi-Fi Settings:
    • Adjust Wi-Fi Sense settings:
      • Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
      • Choose "Manage Wi-Fi settings" and ensure both options under "Connect to suggested open hotspots" are disabled.
    [    ]Network Troubleshooter:
    • Run the Windows Network Troubleshooter to detect and resolve common Wi-Fi connection issues.
  2. Registry Check:
    • Check the registry settings that manage Wi-Fi connections:
      • Type "regedit" in the Windows search bar, then navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WcmSvc\Profiles\Profiles_v2
      • Right-click on "Profiles_v2" and select Export to back up the key, then delete it. After trying these steps, reboot your laptop and see if it automatically connects to the Wi-Fi network. If the issue persists, you may want to consider further diagnostic steps or seek assistance from Lenovo support or a Windows specialist.
 
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