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Network Connections An Unexpected Error Occurred [SOLVED]
Learn to get your Ethernet working properly again
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Updated onApril 25, 2024
updated onApril 25, 2024
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The Internet Properties feature allows the users to make modifications to their network adapter such as configuring the adapter, enabling and disabling protocols, etc.
However, some users have reported the Network connectionsAn unexpected error occurredmessage while opening the Ethernet network adapter properties.
Many Windows 10 users have reported a similar error in theMicrosoft communityforum:
On all my 10041 machines I getan unexpectederroroccurredwhen I try to open properties innetwork connections.Status and disable does not give any output at all.
Why did I receive the unexpected error occurred message?
This happens most likely after a Windows build update or after you make some changes in the network adapter configuration.
Sometimes, updating the system can produce some bugs with some of the drivers, and when that happens for the network adapter, you notice immediately because you can lose connectivity.
Although it seems like a serious problem, we ensure you that the solutions below will help you fix this issue quickly.
Without further ado, here is our complete guide on how to get rid of theAnunexpected error occurredmessage in Windows 10.
How do I fix the Network ConnectionsAn unexpected error occurredmessage?
1. Uninstall and reinstall the network adapter
This should allow you to view the Ethernet properties as well as check the status and make changes to the adapter.
If the changes are not saved, try multiple times. Sometimes, the changes are not saved on the first attempt.
2. Update the Ethernet adapter driver
Installing the latest version of an Ethernet adapter driver can fix any compatibility issues that may occur after a system update.
Alternatively, you can opt for a faster and easier solution that doesn’t require you to manually update the Ethernet adapter drivers such as aspecialized driver updating tool.
3. Disable IPv6
Also, if you can’t open Control Panel, take action and find thebest solutionfor this problem.
4. Check DNS server address
Follow the above steps if the error is resolved, but you are unable to access the Internet. If you bump into anyDNS issues on Windows 10, fix them quickly.
5. Run the dedicated troubleshooter
You can open the Network adapter troubleshooter, and after running it, check if the error still occurs on your Windows 10 PC.
Also, changing the DNS server can help you fix the Network Connections an unexpected error occurred issue.
How to improve your Internet connection speed?
We’re not going to say that you need a better network adapter or that you have to change your data plan with your provider and not even that you have to get abetter modemor router.
These things are obvious if you’re not happy with your present results. However, we will show you a way to increase your speed from your network adapter configuration.
This setting will ensure that your PC will always use the highest communication option of your network adapter when connecting to the Internet.
Of course, the value and type of the connection may be different on your adapter but make sure you select the highest one.
We hope that our solutions helped you solve the problem with your Ethernet adapter and now your Internet connection works fine.
You might also be interested in our guide on what to do if theWi-Fi adapter is not working. It will help you solve wireless connection problems quickly.
Do let us know which fix helped you resolve the Network Connections an unexpected error occurred in the comments section below, and don’t forget to leave there any other questions and suggestions that you may have.
More about the topics:Ethernet,internet connection errors
Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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