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
    2021-02-02T22:46:54+00:00

    The simple answer to your question is enable the GlobalDNS policy, which can be found at

    Admin Templates->Network->Network Connectivity Status Indicator->Specify global DNS.

    Set enabled and reboot client.

    This is what solves those pesky loopback problems.

    And yes, that's the McAfee product I couldn't remember.

    Saving this, if the problem still persists, then it's not the same scenario I'm referring to and yes, open a Premier ticket with us.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-02-01T17:17:05+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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    My value was at “1”,,, restarted but still not working

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-02-01T14:40:57+00:00

    It started out as an NCSI issue and then evolved.  At any rate just hope it does not reoccur.

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