Problem in network Windows 11 24h2

I tested several computers yesterday and restored them to full functionality by simply removing the winhttpautoproxysvc service from dependency.

That service should be disabled because it is insecure.

The exact fix I found to work 100% of the time is:

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\WcmSvc

In the root of the key, look for value DependOnService.

Edit it.

Remove WinHTTPAutoProxySvc

Save.

Start Windows Connection Manager service. Start WLAN AutoConfig service.

Then location services complains about being off. Go into Settings, Location. Turn OFF the notifications about location services being off.

Ok, yes, this does work - but only as a temporary workaround, not a full solution. For a one or two device situation, sure, but not for an enterprise with laptops and docking stations. MS needs to come out with a proper FIX for this.

I fully agree with your statement that MS NEEDS to come out with a proper fix for this.

We just started preparing new Lenovo computers with W11 24H2, the clean installation does not present any problems with the wireless adapters, we disabled Windows Update to avoid the installation of KB5043178, at least with this we finished customizing the computer, entering the domain, installing AV and encrypting the disk without presenting the network problem again. In case you can replicate it in your deployments.

We just started preparing new Lenovo computers with W11 24H2, the clean installation does not present any problems with the wireless adapters, we disabled Windows Update to avoid the installation of KB5043178, at least with this we finished customizing the computer, entering the domain, installing AV and encrypting the disk without presenting the network problem again. In case you can replicate it in your deployments.

The issue I'm seeing doesn't happen on Wireless. It's only happening when using a USB based network adapter.

I tested several computers yesterday and restored them to full functionality by simply removing the winhttpautoproxysvc service from dependency.

That service should be disabled because it is insecure.

The exact fix I found to work 100% of the time is:

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\WcmSvc

In the root of the key, look for value DependOnService.

Edit it.

Remove WinHTTPAutoProxySvc

Save.

Start Windows Connection Manager service. Start WLAN AutoConfig service.

Then location services complains about being off. Go into Settings, Location. Turn OFF the notifications about location services being off.

Interestingly, after a reboot, the issue returned. I also found that running netsh int ipv4 reset will allow dns to propagate until I move to another usb port.

I also had a person that doesn't disconnect her docking station report that after I changed the service dependency, the problem came back. Ultimately I disconnected the wired network connection from the dock and she's on wireless now which has not been an issue.