Windows 10 says I have no internet connection, but I have.

Anonymous
2020-05-21T19:20:56+00:00

I am running on Windows 10 Enterprise, Version 2004, OS Build 19041.264.

I recently changed to the Windows Insider Program and updated Windows. In the taskbar, the Wi-Fi icon shows No Internet Access, but I have a stable internet connection wirelessly (Ex: I can browse the internet, ping IP Addresses, etc.). Another problem is when I try to open Cortana it also says that I have no internet connection (By the way, I can also open Microsoft's website).

As I know Windows checks internet connectivity with this URL: http://msftconnecttest.com/connecttest.txt. But this gives Error 404, File Not Found. Maybe it is because of this?

If you know the problem or an answer, please help. Thanks!

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Anonymous
2020-06-18T19:27:38+00:00

Hello, use Registry Editor, go to: 

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NlaSvc\Parameters\Internet

and modify: EnableActiveProbing

then change "Value data" from "0" to "1"

and restart your computer

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Anonymous
2021-06-07T17:45:06+00:00

The proper one is

"HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetworkConnectivityStatusIndicator\” -Name UseGlobalDNS -PropertyType DWORD -Value 1 -Force

But the more appropriate way to do this is not through registry directly, but through group policy config:

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-10-22T03:46:15+00:00

    Just updated to Windows 20H2 OS Build 19042.572 Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.31.0

    Still getting "no internet access" and the globe of shame.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-10-22T03:16:16+00:00

    ......and......the globe icon is back again......

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-10-21T10:16:55+00:00

    I DID clear my browser cache and history, cos I was trying to access a site that refused me, and that cleared that up, and about the same time, the globe icon went away.  However, that should NOT be the cause, as the globe icon for no internet does not care about what browser you are using, so that should have zero affect on anything.  However, as of right now, globe icon is gone, W10 thinks there is internet, and everything is working fine.  Is it possible that SOMEHOW, the icon can be linked to something bad inside your browser cache and/or history?  I would not have thought so, but I am willing to entertain suggestions at this point, as I think, are all of us on this thread.

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