How to fix Windows 11 saying i'm not connected to the internet but apps and browsers connect and work?

Anonymous
2023-11-01T03:51:56+00:00

Windows 11 update is not working saying "We couldn't connect to the update service. We'll try again later, or you can check now. If it still doesn't work, make sure you're connected to the Internet." (I checked and the windows update service is running), I tried the windows troubleshooter for network and internet and it says "Looks like you aren't connected to the internet." but all apps and browsers connect to internet fine. Today I tried a repair install of the new 23H2 update from the ISO and no luck with that, the troubleshooter and windows update still say no connection to internet. What now?

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-03-15T17:06:48+00:00

    no suggested solution ?

    I can connnect (with internal card or a usb one) to any websites except those belonging or controlled by Microsoft (Update, MS Store,...) which see me as not connected so no update no access to Ms Store possible

    BUt icon "golabe tray" and my wifi router "no internet, secured"

    It has been 6 month yet and still no solution

    It cannot be driver of the network card as I used 6 diffrent ones and still the same issue

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-03-29T00:37:55+00:00

    Having the exact same problem. All the troubleshooters just tell me that I'm not connected and just to try connecting, but I'm able to browse etc.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-03-29T08:48:08+00:00

    exactly the same case. I am on Win 10

    Even the calculator, when i try to use currency converter = you are'nt connected
    I was thinking that Microsoft could suggest to force a register (value) or a status : connected

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-03-29T17:11:32+00:00

    I ran the troubleshooter for updates and restarted the computer. Started working after restart, hope this helps.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-03-29T20:31:44+00:00

    I ran the troubleshooter for updates ??????

    It is not possible to run any troubleshooter or update if you are not "seen" by Windows that you are connected !!!!!!

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