Internet stopped working and says “You’re connected using a virtual network adapter.

Anonymous
2023-08-31T18:59:21+00:00

says “You’re connected using a virtual network adapter that we can’t test”. I’m not using a virtual network adapter though

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-10-22T16:36:52+00:00

    Thank you!

    Had many steps to go through, but FINALLY got it to work!

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-10-24T10:02:50+00:00

    Having the same problem with my Windows 11 Pro. Have tried resetting the network both from settings and Device Manager and no luck:(

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-10-27T09:29:32+00:00

    Same, Lenovo Laptop, Windows 11 - Had internet until about 5 days ago, Connected via WiFi. Now no option to connect WiFi, no bluetooth, saying virtual adaptors. Trid network reset, factory reset. No change

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-10-27T17:34:05+00:00

    I am having the same issue for an ASUS Zenbook.

    I've even reinstalled the asus drivers over a flash drive. I can't connect to wifi and network&internet tests say "You're connected using a virtual network adapter that we can't test".

    How can I fix? Attached is my device manager.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-11-04T00:57:12+00:00

    It happened tonight with my Lenovo with a Windows update. Thanks Microsoft!

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