5,491 questions with Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity tags

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Internet connectivity

I recently lost ability to gain access to the web or access my email server. I have tried many solutions; rebooting modem, router, laptop. Uninstalled and reinstalled network driver. Flushed dns. The WiFi shows that I am connected but I still cannot…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-16T18:39:04.4033333+00:00
Martin Hayden 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-17T01:13:26.9766667+00:00
EmilyS726 273.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers

Session "NetCfgTrace" failed to start with the following error: 0xC0000035

Getting a flood of Error 2's with the above details. I've got a Realtek PCIe 2.5GbE NIC with the most recent driver. Checking through things in services, event logs, device manager, nothing is sticking out as wrong but this error keeps filling up the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-12T13:18:54.76+00:00
Peskycross 50 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-17T01:06:08.5233333+00:00
Peskycross 50 Reputation points
3 answers

Windows 11 internet connect is "locked" into "airplane" mode and will not allow me to log in to M.soft account which "locks" me out of my computer

My new Dell desktop Windows 11 worked fine for 3 days. Then a MSoft update occurred last nite. Now the computer internet connection is "locked" into the "airplane" mode. As a result I cannot log into my M.Soft account which keeps me…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-15T00:42:12.9066667+00:00
Lucio Barque 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-16T07:54:08.43+00:00
Hendrix-V 20,225 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

game doesnt connect

My backgammon reloaded 3d wont connect to my wi fi other programs connect fine can you help

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-01T23:42:29.4333333+00:00
Dennis Clayton 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-15T23:49:44.92+00:00
Steven Moore 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I am unable to open a website this morning that I need for my work.

The website address is Cambly.com. I enter it every day from a Desktop icon. This morning it wouldn´t open. I have tried through Google and through Bing. The support desk of Cambly told me it was my internet problem but my ISP tells me there is no…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-15T13:50:11.2866667+00:00
Cath Argibay 40 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-15T21:13:20.0633333+00:00
Cath Argibay 40 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 after a short time an unmetered wifi network connection moves to metered

I have just upgraded from Win 10 Pro to Win 11 Pro. Since the upgrade windows keep changing the unmetered wifi connection to the home broadband from from unmetered to metered. If I toggle it back to unmetered it becomes metered again in approx 15 to 20…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-12T09:34:30.85+00:00
Colin Padwick 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-15T11:32:37.55+00:00
Colin Padwick 20 Reputation points
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External network adapter and settings stop working.

Hello, Windows 11 Version 26H2 OS Build 26300.9711. I have external network WiFi card connected to USB 3.0 port. From time to time (example: for 2 days i have it every 3 hours, last month i didn't had this issue and 2 month back this issue occured every…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-15T08:57:05.2666667+00:00
Szymon Kubica 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-15T11:08:38.38+00:00
DaveM121 939.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Wi-Fi Connection Issue on Laptop After Installing Windows 11 Updates KB5127690 and KB5127648

I am unable to access the Internet on my laptop after connecting to Wi-Fi, even though my other devices can connect to the same Wi-Fi networks and access the Internet without any issues. I have tried creating the BlockNtlmSSO registry entry and setting…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-15T09:57:41.68+00:00
Sprout Bean 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-15T10:34:13.0966667+00:00
DaveM121 939.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers

KB5124008 on Windows 11

the patch KB5124008 on Windows 11 is stopping our connections for hundreds of our users, is there a patch coming out to fix this, rather that removing the patch that contains other fixes

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-10T09:17:58.14+00:00
Michael Naylor 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-15T01:48:51.0566667+00:00
EmilyS_726 31,135 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
5 answers

Wifi is connected but says no internet connection

Last night my wifi was working just fine but today it’s not working at all. FYI- the wifi is working perfectly on all the devices in the home just not my laptop. When I tried giving out my mobile hotspot and then it started working but it is just not…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-03-15T17:01:34.0766667+00:00
Aaditya Sharma 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T01:02:29.94+00:00
Colin Heazlewood 5 Reputation points
1 answer

Can’t create a pin without internet, cannot connect to internet without signing in first… what do I do?

Just switched computer chips. I am now unable to sign into windows. I can’t install the correct drivers without signing in first, but I cannot sign in without a pin. However, it won’t let me set up a pin without Internet connection, so I’m stuck in…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-13T01:18:13.39+00:00
Joe 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-13T16:07:51.1+00:00
Manoel Barros 22,580 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I can see networked computer but cannot connect to it

I have set everything up as described. I can finally see the computers but cannot connect.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-10-11T19:35:05.63+00:00
JACK L HENNING 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-13T10:36:04.4233333+00:00
JuliaMarvin 23,285 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

Unable to connect to ethernet

My PC keeps defaulting to a Wi-Fi that is a wifi booster. How can I get it to default to Ethernet

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-08T16:15:39.93+00:00
Mark C 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-13T08:45:14.73+00:00
Dinesh Dinesh 0 Reputation points
2 answers

DNSCACHE Error 5 Wifi doesnt show up and ethernet cable wont connect

Windows 11, Wifi does not appear despite having an Intel Wi-Fi, along with Ethernet not connecting (should note that all other devices in my house are connected to the wifi and it is working fine, and I tried the Ethernet on my Xbox and it worked fine).…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-04-16T03:01:40.76+00:00
Cole Rogers 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-12T23:11:50.99+00:00
Ian-T 14,220 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Can't log in to the internet on new computer, but can on old one.

My wife is trying to log in (Win 11 Pro) on a new computer to the internet. We are told the PIN is wrong, yet we can log in on an older computer (where I am now) and use it. Any ideas/clues? No answer from support team, so I would guess it is a bit late…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-12T05:26:29.5133333+00:00
Liz Woyna 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-12T06:02:44.6166667+00:00
Francisco Montilla 31,535 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Problem compliance VPN CISCO CONNECT

Cuando trato de conectarme a vpn (cisco) del cliente con el cual trabajo me da un error de compliance. No se si es a nivel win que me este faltando algo. Me ayudan a validarlo?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-09T14:34:56.8933333+00:00
ZUFFI Alvaro ACCENTURE 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-11T11:02:37.0166667+00:00
DYARI BARHAM 38,006 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows 11 Computers Lose Wi-Fi Network Printer Connection

I spent over an hour reviewing somewhat similar questions on the community, but did not see a suitable answer. Our family has 5 Windows 11 Professional computers sharing our Brother MFC-L2750DW on our Private (not Public) home network. All computers…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-07T14:41:40.18+00:00
Samurai 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-11T09:19:05.2+00:00
Kai-H 28,700 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
9 answers

In my laptop WiFi icon is missing.

I having Dell Inspiron 13 5379 laptop with windows 11 professional I have verified the device manager network adapter is working fine. But WiFi symbol is not visible in the task bar and network setting. Windows updates are updated.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-09T10:23:23.7633333+00:00
Suresh Krishnamurthi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-10T13:38:59.1366667+00:00
Lucky98 0 Reputation points
2 answers

how to fix canon TS6120 series

how to install my printer canon TS6120 on my Windows 11

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-10T07:21:56.01+00:00
DianaRodriguez-1816 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-10T07:56:52.4233333+00:00
IGYQ 22,320 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Printer and laptop not communicating

new Epson xp1700 and dell laptop on windows 11 are not communicating for printing. Epson tech narrowed it down to something blocking the connection. I disabled Norton for a few minutes but no luck. He suggested that you might be able to solve problem.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-09T22:47:43.73+00:00
Peggy Tardy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-09T23:25:40.36+00:00
Ivan B 125.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor