Sometimes, when you connect to any limited network, you may end up with No internet, secured prompt. So, when you run Network diagnostics tool, the error code 0x00028001 will prompt on the screen. The most common reason for this error code is your network is being connected to a limited WiFi connection network. If you are also facing network error code 0x00028001, this guide will help you resolve the same. So, continue reading.
How to Fix Network Error 0x00028001 on Windows 10
You may wonder why network error 0x00028001 occurs on Windows 10. Here are some valid reasons that trigger this problem in your device.
- Infrastructure failure of your Windows 10 PC.
- Network connection is very bad.
- The cable connecting the router and the modem are damaged or broken.
- Too many people are connected to the same network.
- Wireless interference between router and your device.
- Outdated network drivers.
In this section, we have gathered some potential fixes that will help you fix 0x00028001 error code. Follow as instructed to attain perfect outcomes.
Zindikirani: Always ensure you create a System restore point to restore your PC if something goes wrong.
Basic Troubleshooting Njira
Follow the basic troubleshooting steps listed below before going through the advanced methods.
1. Yambitsaninso PC
1. Kanikizani Alt + F4 makiyi pamodzi kuti mutsegule Tsekani Mawindo zenera.
2. Sankhani Yambitsaninso option ndikugunda pa Lowani kiyi.
2. Ensure Strong Network Signal
You will not face any connectivity issues in your Windows 10 computer only if you have a strong network connection. If there are any obstacles between your router and your computer, they may interfere with the wireless signal and will cause intermittent connection problems.
1. Sunthani rauta yanu to some other place and check the internet connectivity.
2. Find the signal strength of your network and if it is very low, clear all the obstructions in between the way.
3. Pewani zida zambiri olumikizidwa ku netiweki yomweyo.
4. Pewani kusokoneza opanda zingwe from devices like wireless headphones, head sets, TV and a lot more.
5. Move your PC closer to the router and check if the error recurs again.
3. Yambitsaninso rauta
This is a simple work around that will help you fix 0x00028001 error code within simple steps. This also ensures a strong and reliable network connection. Follow the below mentioned steps to restart your router. By doing so, you will establish a fresh internet connection between the client and the server. You can restart your router by following our guide Restart Router or Modem. Once your router has restarted, check if you can have fixed the error.
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4. Reconnect to Internet
This is another simple workaround that fixes 0x00028001 error code. Your computer must connect either to Ethernet or to Wi-Fi network at a time. Check if this condition applies to your computer and if you guess any interruptions between your wired and wireless connections, reconnect them as instructed below.
1. Chotsani your network connection, wait for a while and reconnect it again.
2. Ngati fayilo ya Efaneti chingwe is plugged in, remove it from your PC. Then, reconnect it or connect it to a Wi-Fi network. This will ensure there is no flickering between the wired and wireless connections.
5. Disable Airplane Mode
Enabling Airplane mode will disable WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular mode, all radio services, etc. Thus, you are advised to disable airplane mode to fix 0x00028001 error code. Usually, there is a dedicated key on your keyboard to enable or disable Airplane mode. Hit the key to do the same or implement the below-listed instructions.
1. Sindikizani ndi kugwira Windows + A keys pamodzi kuti titsegule Chigawo cha Ntchito. Onani ngati Misewu ya ndege yatsegulidwa.
2A. If Misewu ya ndege is turned on, click on the setting to turn it off.
2B. Ngati ndi Misewu ya ndege is not turned on, skip to the next method.
6. Enable Wi-Fi Connection
Sometimes, if the Wi-Fi adapters are not enabled on your PC, you will face 0x00028001 error code. But, there are a few simple instructions to enable WiFi on your computer.
1. Yendetsani ku Thamangani dialog box mwa kukanikiza Makiyi a Windows + R limodzi.
2. Lembani ncpa.cpl ndi kugunda Lowani kiyi.
3. Now, right-click on your active adapter network and check whether it is enabled or disabled.
3 A. Dinani pa Thandizani if the status is disabled.
3B. Ngati ndi kachirombo is already in Enable, move to the next method.
Check if you have fixed 0x00028001 error code is fixed.
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Method 1: Restart Windows Explorer Process
Some users have reported that restarting Windows Explorer processes will help to resolve 0x00028001 error code. Follow the below-listed instructions to do the same.
1. Menyani Ctrl + Shift + Esc makiyi pamodzi kuti titsegule Task Manager.
2. Mu Zotsatira tabu, dinani Windows Explorer ndipo sankhani Yambitsaninso batani.
3. Now, Windows Explorer restarts and 0x00028001 error code will be fixed now.
Njira 2: Thamangani Network Troubleshooter
To fix various internet connectivity issues, you can use the inbuilt tool provided in Windows 10 PC whenever needed. By using the Windows network troubleshooter tool, you can analyze and diagnose any common network-related issues. It is a systematic process, when implemented step by step, will help you fix 0x00028001 error code. Follow our guide How to Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Problems on Windows 10 to learn basic troubleshooting steps to fix all network-related issues by using Windows Network Adapter troubleshooter.
You can use the steps mentioned in the guide to diagnose Wi-Fi connections, Ethernet, and all network adapters in your Windows 10 PC. Finally, check if you have fixed 0x00028001 error code.
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Method 3: Exit All Background Processes
If there are a bulk of background processes in your Windows 10 computer, you cannot access the network that easy, since all those processes will take a share of the network. Also, RAM consumption will be more and the performance of the device will slow down apparently. Follow our guide How to End Task in Windows 10 to close all other background processes in your Windows 10 PC.
After closing all the background processes, check if 0x00028001 error code is fixed or not.
Njira 4: Konzani Mafayilo Adongosolo
If there are any corrupt system files in your Windows Operating system, your PC may face a lot of internet connectivity issues. If you are experiencing 0x00028001 error code very recently, there are some chances that your computer files have become corrupt or damaged. Luckily, your Windows 10 PC has inbuilt repair tools like SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) that will help you fix all the corrupt files. Read our guide on How to Repair System Files on Windows 10 and follow the steps as instructed to repair all your corrupt files.
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Njira 5: Thamangani Malware Jambulani
Sudden virus or malware attack will result in network problems in your computer. If in case, the virus attack is very severe, you cannot connect to any network continuously at all. To resolve the problem, you have to remove the virus or malware completely from your Windows 10 computer. You are advised to scan your computer as instructed in our guide How do I Run a Virus Scan on my Computer?
Also, if you want to remove malware in your computer, check our guide How to Remove Malware from your PC in Windows 10.
Njira 6: Sinthani Windows
You can also eradicate software side bugs in your computer by updating your Operating System. Always ensure if you have updated your Windows Operating System and if there are any updates pending in action, use our guide How to Download and Install Windows 10 Latest Update
After updating your Windows Operating System, check whether you can connect to your network.
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Njira 7: Letsani VPN ndi Proxy Server
Sometimes, inappropriate network configurations on your Windows 10 computer, you will face 0x00028001 error code. If you have installed any VPN service or use proxy servers on your PC, read our How to Disable VPN and Proxy on Windows 10 and implement the steps as instructed in the article.
After disabling the VPN client and proxy servers, check if you have fixed 0x00028001 error code. Still, if you face the same problem, try connecting to a hotspot yam'manja.
Method 8: Reset TCP or IP Protocol
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is an essential network connection protocol that allots and identifies malamulo ndi muyezo procedures over the internet. TCP/IP protocols are responsible for transferring data packets from the sender and the receiver. If there is a conflict in the process, resetting the protocol along with the IP address will help you fix the discussed issue. Follow our guide on How to Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Problems on Windows 10 to reset TCP/IP.
After implementing the steps, check if you can fix network keeps dropping or not.
Njira 9: Gwiritsani ntchito Google DNS
Domain Name System (DNS) addresses are responsible to establish a network connection between the client and server-side. Many technical experts have suggested that using Google DNS addresses helped them to fix 0x00028001 error code. To do so, follow our guide on How to change DNS settings in Windows 10.
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Method 10: Disable Power Saving Mode
Sometimes, you may face 0x00028001 error code if you have enabled power-saving mode in your Windows 10 computer. This leads to several network connectivity problems. We advise you to disable power saving mode as instructed below.
1. Menyani Chipangizo cha Windows, yesani Pulogalamu yoyang'anira zida ndipo dinani Open.
2. Tsopano, dinani kawiri pa Zida zamakono gawo.
3. Kenako, dinani pomwepa wanu Ma adapter a Network ndipo sankhani Zida njira monga momwe zasonyezedwera.
4. Kenako, kusintha kwa Mphamvu za Ulamuliro window in the Network adapter properties window and uncheck the box next to Lolani kompyuta kuti iwononge chipangizo ichi kuti mupulumutse mphamvu.
5. Pomaliza, dinani OK kusunga zosintha.
Check if you have your computer is out of network connectivity issues.
Method 11: Enable Essential Services
To avoid and prevent 0x00028001 error code occurring in your PC, few essential services must have active status. When there is a problem with any of these services, you will face several conflicts in connecting to a network. Here are a few instructions to check if the essential services are running on your PC.
1. Lembani Services m'bokosi losakira ndikudina Open.
2. Now, scroll down and search for the Windows EventLog utumiki.
3. Chongani kachirombo za utumiki.
3 A. Ngati ndi kachirombo yasankhidwa akuthamanga, right-click on the service and select the Imani option. Wait for a while and then click on Start kachiwiri.
3B. Ngati ndi kachirombo is osati wasungidwira akuthamanga, right-click on the service and select the Start mwina.
4. Repeat the above steps for the below misonkhano nayenso.
- Njira Zakutali (RPC)
- Windows Update
- DHCP Wogula
- Network Connected Devices Auto-Setup
- Network Connection Broker
- Macheza Amtundu
- Network Connectivity Assistant
- Mndandanda wa Ma Network
- Kudziwitsa Zamalo pa Netiweki
- Network Setup Service
- Network Store Interface Service
Finally, check if you have fixed the discussed issue.
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Njira 12: Zimitsani Antivayirasi Pakanthawi (Ngati Ikupezeka)
Some incompatible antivirus programs installed in your computer will cause network error 0x00028001 error code. To avoid conflicts, you must ensure the security settings of your Windows 10 computer and check if they are stable or not. To find whether the antivirus suite is the reason for network keeps dropping issue, disable it once and try connecting to a network. Read our guide on How to Disable Antivirus Temporarily on Windows 10 and follow the instructions to disable your Antivirus program temporarily on your PC.
If you did not face any internet connectivity issues after disabling the antivirus program in your computer, you are advised to uninstall the program completely from your PC. Read our guide Force Uninstall Programs which won’t Uninstall In Windows 10 to uninstall your antivirus program in your computer.
Njira 13: Zimitsani Windows Defender Firewall (Osavomerezeka)
Like antivirus program, Windows Defender Firewall in your computer might prevent internet access, for some security reasons. If in case, WiFi network has been blocked by Windows Defender Firewall, you have to enable it or disable the Firewall securities temporarily from your computer. If you do not know how to disable Windows Defender Firewall, our guide How to Disable Windows 10 Firewall will help you do so.
Njira 14: Sinthani Network Driver
Always ensure if you are using updated network drivers and if there are any updates pending in action, you are advised to download and install the same. Follow our guide on How to Update Network Adapter Drivers on Windows 10 to do so. Once you have updated your network driver, kuyambiransoko your computer and test the network connection. You will not 0x00028001 error code again.
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Method 15: Reinstall Network Driver
Still, if you face 0x00028001 error code even after updating network drivers, there is another fix to delete all the drivers in your computer and reinstall them again. This process stabilizes the network connectivity problems thereby resolving network keeps disconnecting Windows 10 issue. Follow our guide How to Uninstall and Reinstall Drivers on Windows 10 to reinstall drivers in your Windows 10 computer.
After reinstalling network drivers, check if you can connect to the network without any problems.
Method 16: Roll Back Network Drivers
All the current versions drivers will be deleted from your PC and previous version of them will be installed when you roll back your network drivers. This is a helpful feature when any new driver is incompatible with the system. Follow the steps as instructed in our guide How to Rollback Drivers on Windows 10 to fix 0x00028001 error code.
After your Windows 10 computer has installed the previous version of drivers, check if can connect to the network without any interruptions.
Njira 17: Bwezeretsani Zokonda pa Network
Ogwiritsa ntchito angapo anena kuti, kukhazikitsanso zosintha zapaintaneti kudzathetsa zovuta zachilendo zamalumikizidwe. Njirayi idzayiwala makonzedwe onse a netiweki, zidziwitso zosungidwa, ndi mapulogalamu ambiri otetezera monga VPN ndi mapulogalamu a antivayirasi. Kuti muchite izi, tsatirani kalozera wathu Momwe Mungakhazikitsire Zokonda pa Network Windows 10
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Njira 18: Pangani Kubwezeretsa Kwadongosolo
If you have recently updated your Windows 10 operating system and later facing network error 0x00028001 error code, the latest Windows update components may interfere with any software present in your computer and may cause network keeps disconnecting Windows 10 issue. So, in this case, you must restore your computer to the previous version when it was working fine. To do so, follow our guide on How to use System Restore on Windows 10 and implement the instructions as demonstrated.
After restoring your Windows 10 PC, check if you can connect to any network without any problems.
Njira 19: Bwezeretsani PC
If none of the methods have helped you fix 0x00028001 error code, then you have to clean install your Windows Operating System. To clean boot your computer, implement the steps as instructed in our guide How to do a Clean Install of Windows 10
Method 20: Contact Internet Service Provider
Last but not the least, you have to seek for technical support if above-listed methods fail to resolve network error 0x00028001 error. If your modem does not communicate with your Internet Service Provider, a lot more technical connectivity problems arise in your device.
For instance, when you try to register your modem but face troubles during the process, several authentication attempts will slow down your network connection. This will lead to 0x00028001 error. So, in this case you have to contact your Internet Service Provider to diagnose and resolve the problem. The Internet Service Providers will check whether the devices are updated, compatible and properly registered.
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