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

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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
    2022-07-25T14:21:51+00:00

    This impacts me as well. Strangely, my PC is fine on my home network, but I get this exact issue on my work network. My IT team cannot explain it, I'm the only one that has the issue, and I'm the only one on an up-to-date Windows 11...

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-07-25T19:54:10+00:00

    Add me to the list of people having the same problem: My Windows 11 laptop connects to the internet via wifi or ethernet just fine, then about five seconds later, the icon changes to the globe with the "no" circle over it and the text reads "No internet access" despite still having a decent connection and being able to use the internet just fine.

    Like others, once that status changes, I cannot use Windows update or most Windows products, along with some other software (like the EA app)--all of which thinks I'm disconnected from the Internet. It's really hindering my productivity and forcing me to use other machines to do my work.

    I've spent about a week trying to resolve this issue. I've watched a hundred YouTube videos and tried every reg edit, network reset, driver update, windows 11 reinstall...I even replaced my laptop wifi card. Nothing has fixed the error. I've also tried resetting my own router and playing with its settings, but as this happens no matter what network I'm connecting to--home, hotspot, work, coffee shop--it doesn't seem to be an issue with my router or home network.

    I'm on an ASUS Tuf Gaming A17 laptop, and I have noticed that several people encountering the same issue are also on ASUS laptops, but I've seen enough on other systems to make me think it's not the type of laptop. Also, it should be noted that both my daughters are on ASUS laptops but with older versions of Windows--neither is having the same problem I'm having.

    At this point, I feel like it has to be a Windows 11 issue. I wish I could find out for sure and if someone at Microsoft is aware and a fix is on the way. Ironically, this issue is keeping me from using Microsoft products more than any other software.

    I'll keep checking this page--if anyone finds a solution, please post it here. I will do the same if I find anything. Thanks.

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