How to reset network settings on Windows?

Resetting your network settings can be a pain, but we've got you covered. Our step-by-step guide will help you reset your network settings on Windows, so you can get online again.

Written By Lorenzo Vincent

Updated at October 13th, 2023

In case you are experiencing issues while connecting with PureVPN, resetting your network settings is a viable option to resolve them. In order to reset network settings on a Windows device, please follow the steps below:

  • Please open the command line prompt (click the Windows Start Button. In the search box type cmd. In the search results, Right-Click on cmd and select Run as administrator) and type in these commands: 
    1. ipconfig /release
    2. ipconfig /flushdns
    3. ipconfig /renew
    4. netsh winsock reset
    5. netsh interface ipv4 reset
    6. netsh interface ipv6 reset
    7. netsh winsock reset catalog
    8. netsh int ipv4 reset reset.log
    9. netsh int ipv6 reset reset.log
  • After that, please restart your device and try connecting to the PureVPN application.