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
    2020-09-14T08:49:24+00:00

    Restart your pc Or laptop . Try updating wifi driver.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-09-14T07:17:29+00:00

    What i did was change the probing value to 0 then restart.  After the computer restarted, change it to 1 and restart again.  I just tried that and it worked..... for now.  Hopefully it doesnt return like others reported.

    Sucks thing is the computer doesnt think there is internet so windows update fail.  Even if they release a fix, we'll have to manually download it and install.  smh

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-09-14T05:04:49+00:00

    Thank you man, been up for 14Hours straight, tried all sorts of fixes and solutions, non worked, from manual DNS, resetting network, flushing DNS, etc... NON worked, except for you fix in the registry. Thanks again.

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