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
    2020-07-08T17:40:57+00:00

    This is a continuing problem for some systems. Windows reports that there is no internet but wireless internet is fine. If it was just the little notification systray it wouldn't be a big deal but, unfortunately, Microsoft applications (namely Microsoft Office) don't check for internet on their own. They just drink the 'no internet Kool-Aid' that Windows reports. This results in the inability to save to cloud storage (like OneDrive) and causes Outlook to not function. THIS MAKES IT A HUGE ISSUE!

    I am using an HP 14 dq1039wm. I upgraded from 1903 to 2004. This system is used as a Windows 10 Home/Debian box. Everything else has been fine except for Windows not properly recognizing internet connectivity. I have asked Dr. G about it multiple times and tried ALL of the fixes I've found on the internets, as well as a bit of undocumented regedit tinkering, to no avail. I am a Microsoft-certified technician and know my way around a Windows operating system. This issue is the direct result of Microsoft's horrible QA process!

    Edit: As least for me, changing the enableactiveprobing or disablepassivepolling is only a temporary fix. After working fine for a day my Windows went back to not recognizing wireless internet (even though it's fine). I have all the latest Windows updates installed, including both the latest SSU and quality update KB4567523.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-06-22T11:50:12+00:00

    I tried to edit the registry, but could not find HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet*Services*\NlaSvc\Parameters\Internet

    so I searched my registry for "EnableActiveProbing" and found it under Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM*ControlSet001*\Services\NlaSvc\Parameters\Internet and changed  EnableActiveProbing from 0 to 1.

    Rebooted my laptop and I can now connect to any of my 4 routers and they all show "Internet Access" perfectly and also connect much faster!

    Wonderful!

    Thanks so much @ДмитроЖелябін

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-06-22T10:47:43+00:00

    It's not bug. It's just wrong setting.

    I showed a way to enable the display of the Internet in Windows settings (Windows Registry)

    The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database that stores low-level settings for the Microsoft Windows operating system and for applications that opt to use the registry.

    (from Wiki)

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