Windows 11 No internet access but my internet is working fine

Anonymous
2022-02-18T20:50:01+00:00

Hi, i updated my system running on windows 10 to windows 11, at first the internet worked fine for some days and then i got no internet message. Using chrome or Firefox i can connect to the internet without any a problem. it seems that only windows update, Microsoft store and some application can't connect to the internet. I reset my network, changed the DNS to (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4), changed the registry Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NlaSvc\Parameters\Internet

reinstalled the driver, and finally replaced the WIFI module but nothing seems to work, so can you please help me resolve the my problem

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity

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Anonymous
2022-07-27T18:13:49+00:00

I've managed to get to the bottom of the problem on my Dell laptop.

I have tried everything mentioned in this post and nothing worked, but eventually, I plugged USB HUB which allowed me to plug Ethernet cable and connect straight to the router. This enabled internet connection straight away and I was able to INSTALL WINDOWS OPTIONAL UPDATES. One of those updates was my network card driver, which solved the issue.

I hope this will help others

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Anonymous
2022-08-18T14:02:06+00:00

OK, I had posted a few weeks back that I have had this issue... In desperation, I went and downloaded the latest drivers directly from Lenovo (they are dated June 22 of this year and specifically reference Windows 11 21H2 or later). I'd gone down this road early on with a previous version of the drivers to no avail, but - with these latest drivers - everything seems to work as expected. Struggling to understand where the real issue is. For grins and giggles, I installed Windows 11 on "unsupported hardware" using one of the many methods out there (it's an old Lenovo T430). The WiFi on that machine has worked flawlessly since the get-go under Windows 11. Definitely a head-scratcher.

[Moderator note: There is no mystery. The most basic thing we need to learn to maintain a PC is how to keep the latest manufacturer's drivers current. Windows drivers are rarely enough. Once the manufacturer's drivers are updated this is solved for most people.]

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-15T03:27:56+00:00

    Win 11 sure seems glitchy. I run into these types of issues a few times a week. Often a restart cures it, until next time.

    We have decided to keep most of our computers on Win 10 for now until Win 11 gets simpler and more reliable.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-11-14T22:10:24+00:00

    Ok, don't know if this will work for anyone else but it did for me.

    Brand new windows 11 machine. No network issue for first week or so, then suddently Windows says no Internet but everything else is working i.e. browser pages etc no problem.

    So I clicked on the network icon in the tray and noticed an Airplane mode button. it wasn't on. I turned on airplane mode and turn it off again and the problem was solved. Full network access. Windows now SAW the network. not sure why it worked but give it a try. probably not a permanent solution but a quick fix.

    good luck

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-10-19T23:34:08+00:00

    Moderator stop being condescending. I purchased a new Intel i5 PC with windows Pro. It installed. It wanted to connect to internet but could not by wireless. Attached Cat 6 patch cable directly. Still did not work. Said driver problem. Catch 22? I went and on another PC downloaded the complete intel driver pack. Unzip, update, reboot and ok. Not everyone is able to maintain a legally obtained and licensed Windows product when all is cloud based and one cannot initially connect the product to internet to register and maintain. Manufacturer of PC was at fault. But we often trust experts at the mothership. Don't be a jerk with unhelp commentary such as your moderator note.

    Perhaps a rewording may look like:

    Moderator note: Success is often found in keeping the latest manufacturer's drivers current. Windows drivers are rarely enough. Once the manufacturer's drivers are updated this is solved for most people. There are many resources available to help you with this if you are new or need that extra trick. How can we help you solve your issues? - Why be a jerk? You will one day need my expertise with your medical/surgical issues. I would basically tell you that you are stupid for not trying something else first. It will be a great trust building and learning experience which is likely to keep you as my patient.

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