(Solved) Internet stopped working after windows update

Anonymous
2023-12-08T11:18:07+00:00

Hi everyone,

I installed a Windows update last night and my internet has stopped working ever since. The WiFi network shows as 'connected' and it works fine on my phone but nothing on my computer (I tried different browsers). I tried uninstalling the update and pausing Windows Update to stop it from reinstalling it but it still won't work. No internet either when I use my phone as hotspot.

The update I installed is: Windows 11 version 23H2 for systems x64 (KB5032288).

I would appreciate any support, thanks.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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David-M 127.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2023-12-09T12:41:10+00:00

Yes. It was probably the VPN that caused the issue.

If it happens again, make sure your VPN is up to date. And if it happens again, even after updating, consult the Psiphon developer.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-01-13T22:06:26+00:00

    PS - I have even tried using my iPhone hotspot to connect my PC to the internet to no avail.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-13T22:02:03+00:00

    None of these actions helped me after reinstalling Windows 10. After the netsh commands, i get a message "no operation can be performed on Ethernet while it has its media disconnected."

    I HAVEN'T HAD ETHERNET FOR YEARS! I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO MY WIFI ADAPTER! Sorry to yell, but I have spent the better part of 2 days on this and I'm super frustrated. Please help!!!

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-10T21:47:56+00:00

    So restart once you confirm the network reset? Or do all those in one go?

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