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
    2021-03-08T12:48:25+00:00

    I'm not sure what you're specifically claiming here, but reviewing the 6-month old post you're replying to, user ДмитроЖелябін is indicating the proper value for registry setting EnableActiveProbing, value = 1.

    And this advice is correct. That IS the correct value and it should not be changed.

    There's no bug here.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-03-08T00:56:22+00:00

    It is totally a bug --- why Windows checks connectivity that way is beyond wrong. Or at least -say that is how you are connecting to it-.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-02-22T12:35:46+00:00

    Same problem here after opening https://www.msftconnecttest.com/connecttest.txt as antus_775 after testing in Firefox, Chrome and Edge, all give a certificate error.

    Error at that link(after the certificate error & connecting to the page anyway):

    Our services aren't available right now

    We're working to restore all services as soon as possible. Please check back soon.

    0D6UzYAAAAABeHLDhPeLmS5cpV7Xwr6TLTElTMDFFREdFMDMxMwBFZGdl

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