So I recently updated my Windows 10 laptop, and since then, my Wi-Fi keeps dropping randomly every 10-15 minutes. Super annoying because it interrupts Zoom calls and downloads. I've tried rebooting the router and laptop a few times, updated the network drivers from Device Manager, and even ran the network troubleshooter, but no luck so far. I haven’t changed any settings manually, just the update itself. Anyone else experienced this after a Windows update? Found any fixes that worked? Also wondering if it might be some power management setting killing the Wi-Fi adapter but not sure where to look exactly. Appreciate any tips or if you’ve seen this before!

Sounds frustrating! Since you already updated the drivers and ran the troubleshooter, I'd definitely check the power management settings next. Go to Device Manager, find your Wi-Fi adapter, right-click, Properties, then the Power Management tab. Uncheck “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” if it’s enabled. Windows updates sometimes reset this setting, which can cause those random drops.

Also, if you haven’t tried it yet, rolling back to a previous network driver version (if available) can sometimes help, especially right after a big update. Some folks on here mentioned that disabling "Wi-Fi Sense" or certain background apps that manage Wi-Fi helped them too, so it might be worth a quick look in your network settings.

Let us know if that helps or if you spot any patterns around the drops - like only on battery or certain apps running. Sometimes it’s a weird combo of update + power plan + driver quirks

That sounds really frustrating, especially with Zoom calls getting interrupted like that. Since you’ve already updated drivers and tried the troubleshooter, I’d also double-check the power management settings on your Wi-Fi adapter like @TechGuru101 suggested. Sometimes Windows updates flip that “allow the computer to turn off this device” option back on, which can cause those random drops.

Another thing that helped me once was going into the advanced settings for the Wi-Fi adapter (still in Device Manager) and disabling any “Roaming Aggressiveness” or “Power Saving Mode” options if they’re enabled. It’s a bit of trial and error, but those tweaks can stabilize the connection after an update messes with defaults.

If none of that works, you might want to try a network reset (Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Network reset) as a last resort. It’s a bit annoying since you have to reconnect to Wi-Fi networks afterward, but it can