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
    2020-09-13T02:05:00+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!

    Internet ONLY DOESN'T WORK WITH MS PRODUCTS!!!! Why do I pay for Windows 10 and Office (Microsoft) 365 for it to be the ONLY THING THAT WON'T sync!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    MS FIX YOUR OS

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-09-13T02:28:36+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!

    Internet ONLY DOESN'T WORK WITH MS PRODUCTS!!!! Why do I pay for Windows 10 and Office (Microsoft) 365 for it to be the ONLY THING THAT WON'T sync!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    MS FIX YOUR OS

    I've the same after last 2nd tues update.

    Windows Store complains no internet, many of the store apps don't work. Browsers work seemingly fine.

    After piddling around too much I reimaged(macrium) to tuesday before the update 19042.450 enterprise/insider and set windows automatic updates to pause for 7 days.

    Hopefully Microsoft fixes things within that 7 days or I'll piddle more and probably reimage again.

    Guess I should set a reminder with google assistant to make a fresh image before it autoupdates.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-09-13T02:37:00+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!

    Internet ONLY DOESN'T WORK WITH MS PRODUCTS!!!! Why do I pay for Windows 10 and Office (Microsoft) 365 for it to be the ONLY THING THAT WON'T sync!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    MS FIX YOUR OS

    I've the same after last 2nd tues update.

    Windows Store complains no internet, many of the store apps don't work. Browsers work seemingly fine.

    After piddling around too much I reimaged(macrium) to tuesday before the update 19042.450 enterprise/insider and set windows automatic updates to pause for 7 days.

    Hopefully Microsoft fixes things within that 7 days or I'll piddle more and probably reimage again.

    Guess I should set a reminder with google assistant to make a fresh image before it autoupdates.

    The working temporary workaround has been provided above.

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