Do you remember the good old days when Windows let you drag Wi-Fi networks in your desired order of preference? Well, it's not so simple anymore.

For all the improvements that Windows 10 has brought, there are a few areas where the operating system seems to have taken step backs, and this is one of them. After all, even Macs allow you to change network order like this!

But don't worry, all is not lost. There is still a way -- it's just not very user-friendly. Keep reading to learn how to change the order in which your machine auto-connects to known Wi-Fi networks.

Use the Command Prompt

If you're not a tech geek, the words "Command Prompt" probably strike fear into your heart. But in truth, there's nothing to worry about -- just follow these simple instructions as written.

  1. Open the Start Menu and type cmd.
  2. The top result will be Command Prompt. Right-click on it and select Run as administrator.
  3. Click Yes on the confirmation window.
  4. Type netsh wlan show profiles and press Enter. It will list all the Wi-Fi networks your computer knows, along with their preferred order of connection.
  5. On a piece of paper, write down the exact name of your interface and the Wi-Fi connection you want to edit. Check the image below to see where to look.
  6. Type netsh wlan set profileorder name="wifi-name" interface="interface-name" priority=#. Replace wifi-name and interface-name with the titles you just wrote down. Replace # with the position you want to give the network on the priority list. Press Enter when you're ready.
  7. Retype netsh wlan show profiles and press Enter to ensure your changes were successful.

Want to do this on your phone, too? See how to set network priority on Android and iPhone.