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
    2021-04-30T18:12:21+00:00

    "and I am not the only one experiencing an issue "that is not an issue".

    not THE issue I'm discussing.

    Anyway, sorry to hear I can't help you further.   I understand public sector policy.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-04-30T17:52:35+00:00

    I appreciate your offer, unfortunately I cannot accept it.  Issues with Government systems can only be addressed by the OCIO Department.  I was researching this as evidence this issue does exist and I am not the only one experiencing an issue "that is not an issue".

    Thank you,

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-04-30T15:25:35+00:00

    I don't understand your comment.

    Yes, the GlobalDNS problem is a well-known one that was fixed a few years back (hence that new group policy).   I've even spoken about this policy in multiple places in this discussion.

    When you say "this problem", if you are referring to the GlobalDNS problem, you already know how to fix it by enabling the policy.

    If your particular NCSI problem still occurs with the policy enabled...it's NOT that problem.  And again, I've offered my assistance to you to analyze tracing if you'd like to send it to me.   I still haven't received it from you.

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