网络适配器(Network Adapter)是Windows操作系统上网络连接顺利运行的关键设备。它有时被称为计算机网络的接口，(interface for a computer network) 因为它通过有线和无线连接发送和接收数据。
有时您可能会发现Windows 10 计算机上缺少网络适配器。(Network Adapter is missing)无法访问互联网是它的显着影响，当您单击任务栏上的连接(Connectivity)图标时，您将看不到任何设备。
如果您是第一次遇到此问题，您应该先尝试重新启动您的 PC(try rebooting your PC first)。对于使用以太网(Ethernet)电缆连接的计算机，拔下电缆并重新连接通常可以解决问题。如果这些不起作用，请继续阅读以获取更多解决方法。许多其他原因可能是导致此错误的原因；其中最常见的是：
- 系统升级后设置错误。
- 设备上的网络适配器过时、损坏或不兼容。
- 您的设备感染了病毒或恶意软件。
(Network Adapter)Windows 10中缺少网络适配器
如果由于缺少网络适配器而无法连接到任何网络，以下解决方案可以帮助您修复它：
- 卸载/回滚网络驱动程序。
- 显示隐藏的设备。
- 对网络适配器进行故障排除。
- 重置您的网络。
- 清理网络设备。
- 从 CMD 重置 Winsock
- 其他建议。
1 ] Uninstall/Rollback网络驱动程序
大多数情况下，损坏或安装不当的网络驱动程序(Network Driver)可能是上述错误的原因。一个简单的卸载或回滚可以解决这个问题。如果您尝试重新启动 PC 或重新连接网络但无法解决问题，请尝试此解决方案。
卸载网络适配器的步骤
- 右键单击Windows按钮，然后选择Device Manager。
- 展开网络适配器(Network adapter)。
- 找到特定的适配器
- 单击卸载设备(Uninstall device)>卸载(Uninstall)。
回滚网络驱动程序的步骤
- 右键单击 Windows按钮。
- 点击 设备管理器(Device Manager)。
- 转到网络适配器(Network Adapter)。
- 浏览(Browse)并右键单击特定适配器。
- 单击属性(Properties)，然后选择顶部的驱动程序选项卡。(Driver)接下来，单击回滚驱动程序(Roll Back Driver)并按照屏幕上的所有说明进行操作。
相关阅读(Related read)：Windows 找不到您的网络适配器的驱动程序(Windows could not find a driver for your network adapter)。
2]显示隐藏的设备
有时Windows可能会在(Windows)Windows 设备管理器(Windows Device Manager)中隐藏您的网络适配器，这也可能导致网络适配器丢失。按照以下步骤取消隐藏它们。
- 右键单击(Right-click)开始按钮(Start)并选择 设备管理器(Device Manager)。
- 单击查看(View)并选择显示隐藏的设备(Show hidden devices) 选项。
- 等待(Allow)几秒钟，然后再次检查。
3]对网络适配器进行故障排除
Windows 具有故障排除功能，可帮助确定导致错误的原因。请按照以下步骤诊断错误原因。
- 按Windows + I然后选择Update & Security。
- 点击左侧窗格中的疑难解答，然后在(Troubleshoot)查找并修复其他问题(Find and Fix other problems)部分下选择网络适配器。(Network Adapter)
- 单击运行疑难解答(Run the troubleshooter)并等待该过程完成。
要直接启动它，请从WinX Menu中打开Run框并执行以下命令：
msdt.exe /id NetworkDiagnosticsNetworkAdapter
4]重置您的网络
您也可以重置您的网络。许多用户已经证明这种方法可以解决Windows 10 网络适配器丢失(Network Adapter Missing)错误。
打开Windows Settings app > Network & Internet。确保左侧窗格中的状态(Status)保持选中状态，然后向下滚动并在右侧窗格中选择要重置的网络。(Network)
单击立即重置(Reset)以确认。
这将重新安装网络(Network)适配器并将网络(Networking) 组件(Components)重置为默认值。
5]清理网络设备
使用命令提示符(Command Prompt)对设备执行网络(Network)清理可能有助于解决此问题，请按照以下步骤操作。
按Win + R，键入cmd。
按CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER 以管理员模式启动命令提示符(Command Prompt)。
在命令提示符中键入以下代码，然后按ENTER运行它：
netcfg-d
重新启动您的机器。
相关(Related)： 如何(How to check Network Adapter Speed)在 Windows 10 上检查网络适配器速度。
6]从CMD重置Winsock
下一个解决方案是按照以下步骤从命令提示符重置 Winsock 。(reset Winsock)
使用管理控制打开命令提示符。(Command Prompt)
在命令提示符界面中键入以下代码，然后按 Enter(Enter)：
netsh Winsock reset
关闭命令提示符并重新启动计算机。
7] 其他建议
你可以重新连接你的WiFi。确保在将其重新连接到计算机之前将其完全删除。
考虑禁用您设备上的任何活动VPN并暂时禁用您的防病毒软件(Antivirus)。
确认物理网络按钮是否仍在工作，然后尝试将您的系统升级到最新版本。
这些中的任何一个都可以帮助解决错误。希望(Hope)这里的东西对你有所帮助。
Network Adapter missing in Windows 10
The Network Adapter is a crucial device for the smooth running of network connections on the Windows operating system. It is sometimes referred to as the interface for a computer network because it sends and receives data on wired and wireless connections.
At times you may find that the Network Adapter is missing on your Windows 10 computer. Being unable to access the internet is its significant effect, and you won’t see any device when you click on the Connectivity icon on your taskbar.
If you are experiencing this issue for the first time, you should try rebooting your PC first. For computers connected with an Ethernet cable, unplugging the cable and reconnecting it usually resolves the problem. If these don’t work, continue reading for more methods to solve it. Many other reasons could be the cause of this error; the most common of which are:
- Wrong settings after a system upgrade.
- Outdated, corrupted, or incompatible network adapter on your device.
- Your device is infected with a virus or malware.
Network Adapter missing in Windows 10
If you’re unable to connect to any network because the network adapter is missing, the following solutions can help you repair it:
- Uninstall/Rollback the network driver.
- Show hidden devices.
- Troubleshoot the network adapter.
- Reset your network.
- Clean up network devices.
- Reset Winsock from CMD
- Other suggestions.
1] Uninstall/Rollback network driver
Most times, a corrupted or poorly installed Network Driver could be a cause of the aforementioned error. A simple uninstall or rollback could solve the issue. If you’ve tried restarting your PC or reconnecting your network and weren’t able to solve it, try this solution.
Steps to Uninstall Network Adapter
- Right-click on the Windows button then select Device Manager.
- Expand Network adapter.
- Locate the specific adapter
- Click Uninstall device > Uninstall.
Steps to roll back the network driver
- Right-click on the Windows button.
- Click on Device Manager.
- Go to Network Adapter.
- Browse through and right-click on a particular adapter.
- Click Properties then select the Driver tab at the top. Next, click on Roll Back Driver and follow all on-screen instructions.
Related read: Windows could not find a driver for your network adapter.
2] Show hidden devices
Sometimes Windows may hide your network adapters in the Windows Device Manager, and this may also cause the missing network adapters. Follow the steps below to unhide them.
- Right-click on the Start button and select Device Manager.
- Click on View and select the Show hidden devices option.
- Allow for a few seconds and then check again.
3] Troubleshoot the network adapter
Windows has a troubleshooting feature that could help determine what is causing the error. Follow the steps below to diagnose the reason for the error.
- Press Windows + I then select Update & Security.
- Tap on Troubleshoot from the left pane then choose Network Adapter under the Find and Fix other problems section.
- Click Run the troubleshooter and wait for the process to complete.
To bring it up directly, from the WinX Menu, open the Run box and execute the following command:
msdt.exe /id NetworkDiagnosticsNetworkAdapter
4] Reset your network
You could also reset your Network. Many users have attested to this method solving the Windows 10 Network Adapter Missing error.
Open Windows Settings app > Network & Internet. Ensure that Status remains selected in the left pane, then scroll down and select Network to reset on the right pane.
Click on Reset now to confirm.
This will reinstall Network adapters and reset Networking Components to default.
5] Clean up network devices
Carrying out a Network cleanup of your device using Command Prompt may help resolve this issue, follow the steps below.
Press Win + R, type cmd.
Press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER to launch Command Prompt in administrator mode.
Type the following code into the command prompt and hit ENTER to run it:
netcfg-d
Restart your machine.
Related: How to check Network Adapter Speed on Windows 10.
6] Reset Winsock from CMD
The next solution will be to reset Winsock from your command prompt by following the steps below.
Open Command Prompt with administrative control.
Type in the following code into the command prompt interface and hit Enter:
netsh Winsock reset
Close the command prompt and restart your computer.
7] Other suggestions
You could reconnect your WiFi. Ensure you completely delete it before reconnecting it to your computer.
Consider disabling any active VPN on your device and temporarily disable your Antivirus.
Confirm if the physical network button is still working and try upgrading your system to the latest version.
Any of these could help solve the error. Hope something here helped you.
