The conditions under which this phenomenon occurs vary as each computer configurations is different and it isn’t necessary that this problem only occurs on some predefined conditions. After researching and experimenting thoroughly, we have come up with a number of different workarounds. Start with the first solution and work your way down in order.
Solution 1: Running Network Adapter Troubleshooter
It is worth a shot running the Network Adapter Troubleshooter. Windows has an inbuilt collection of troubleshooters meant to troubleshoot problems in various categories. We can try running this troubleshooter and check if it detects any problems and fixes them. Usually, there are problems present in the configuration of different adapters. Most of the time, the adapter is reset properly by Windows and the issue gets resolved.
Solution 2: Rolling back to Default Drivers or Updating them
The possibility that you have incorrect drivers installed are almost ignored when this error occurs. Windows automatically update all the driver updates using Windows Update. It is possible that the current driver installed on your computer isn’t compatible or fit for your Broadcom hardware. We can try rolling back drivers and check if this solves the problem.
If rolling back drivers don’t do the trick, we can try installing the latest drivers. You should head over to your manufacturer’s website and download the latest drivers to an accessible location. Make sure you download the drivers according to your system specifications.
Solution 3: Checking Registry Settings
Another reason why this error might be occurring is that your registry settings might not be set according to the configuration required. We can try changing the registry settings by deleting one entry and check if this solves the problem at hand.
Note: Registry Editor is a powerful tool. Editing the keys which you don’t know about can hamper your computer and even make it unusable. It is recommended to back up your registry before implementing any changes to make sure that you can always restore if anything goes wrong.
Solution 4: Restoring from last Restore Point/ Doing a Clean Install
If all the above methods don’t work, we are left with no choice but to restore Windows to the last restore point. If you don’t have the last restore point, you can install a clean version of Windows. You can use the utility “Belarc” to get all your licenses saved, backup your data using external storage and then perform a clean install. Here is the method on how to restore Windows from the last restore point.
If you don’t have any restore points, you can do a clean install of Windows using bootable media. You check our article on how to create a bootable media. There are two ways: by using a media creation tool by Microsoft or by using Rufus.
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