I got a new laptop that has a WiFi problem I haven't seen before and haven't been able to fix. This is on Windows 10.

The two main WiFi networks I use both have hidden SSIDs (not near each other physically, so they aren't interfering with each other). When booting up, the laptop will not automatically connect to either of the networks, saying no known networks are available. The list of known networks shows the two that I have saved, so it apparently knows about them (the 'connect automatically' box is checked). The list of available networks shows the hidden network, but it won't automatically connect to them. When I reconnect to that listed hidden network and put in the credentials, it connects no problem, but it lists that connection as <network name> 2 (or really one more than the previous saved network connection) and the original connection now shows up in the available networks list (the hidden network is gone, replaced by the known network).

I've tried deleting the known network, I've tried adding it through the Settings -> Network and Internet -> WiFi -> Manage Known Networks dialog, and it still shows the same behavior. I've rebooted my router and no change in behavior.

However, when the laptop wakes from sleep, it connects automatically.

No other wireless devices on either network has shown this behavior, it is just this new laptop.

Has anybody seen this or have any ideas how to fix it, beyond just never shutting it completely down?