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
    2021-01-27T19:09:11+00:00

    The actual term in the utility is undo changes (factory settings)

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-01-27T20:11:27+00:00

    As this seems to be a problem created from a windows update. Undoing the changes in the registry that may be causing the problem that the update set is a easy solution. Having away to reset to defaults is a good thing. Granted a last resort type of thing yes but still a good thing. I agree you should beware of these but the company seems sound and not one of these fly by night install **** malware company's. I am just reporting what worked for me. I have not taken the time to check what changes the factory defaults actually change. If someone wanted to take the time to actually track the changes they may be able to find the problem or at least narrow down the fix.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-01-29T18:04:27+00:00

    I am running W10 prof version 1909 with latest update and this just started this week on laptop, not sure why. So far desktop using wifi adapter is ok (fingers crossed). Spent quite a bit of time trying to figure out why the wireless icon showed no internet and then when tried internet it worked okay.  Network settings also shows no internet access! Then checked online since seemed weird and saw this post so looks like a far reaching concern.  My enable active probing was already set to 1.  So am going to ignore this for now unless cannot connect and hope it is corrected sometime soon.  Noticed that the airport mode button is greyed out, maybe because since ms sees no internet access there is nothing to stop.   I have never used it, so not sure.  Seems each week have to take time off work to readjust or worry about one more thing due to a windows update.  Thanks to all for the posts, helped me.

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