Fix “WiFi Connected But No Internet Access” Error Windows 10

Oh no! WiFi connected but no internet, does that sound scary? Yes, for most of the WiFi users, it does sound scary. There can be many reasons why WiFi won’t connect to Windows 10, we have listed all the solutions to WiFi internet connectivity issues.

We are the Alpha generation and depend mainly on technology for most of our needs. From morning to evening, there is one thing that is constant: our Electronic Gadgets.

Thinking of our lives without phones, laptops, smart televisions brings chills to our bodies. Another important element is the Internet that makes these devices more interesting and useful.

We need the Internet for several things, from reading the news to performing important video calls or listening to music and watching Youtube videos. It is of utmost importance.

Internet unavailability can cause many problems for users in daily life. One such problem happens if you use WiFi to access the Internet. Sometimes you get a notification stating “WiFi Connected But No Internet access”.

The first thought that will come to your mind is, why is my WiFi not working?  It says connected but no internet that sounds strange! Do not get puzzled; this detailed well-researched guide will help you with this internet connection problems.

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This may happen due to some network problem. But sometimes this can happen due to a glitch between your Windows 10 device and modem router.

There are chances your device can also have some problems, and that’s why you can’t connect to WiFi network.

Well to every problem there is a solution, and so, here to this annoying problem of yours, we are going to provide you with a solution through our step by step guide to fix it.

I promise this guide will be the best available on the Internet as we will be covering 9 effective ways to fix WiFi connected no internet error in Windows 10.

Don’t Panic & Check All WiFi Enabled Devices.

When you get WiFi Connected But No Internet access error while connecting to a WiFi network through your Windows 10 or smartphone. The first thing you must do is to check if all the WiFi-enabled devices in your home or at your workplace are getting the same error notification or not.

If every device you connect shows the same No Internet Access error. It means the problem is from the network operator (ISP) side or from the server, and your device and router are working properly.

In this case, you should wait for some time, and the problem will get fixed automatically after a short while.

While you wait for your internet connectivity to get fixed, it’s better to shoot a support ticket to your Internet Service provider using your mobile internet data so that you will know if there is an outage.

In case all devices are working properly and only your Windows 10 is showing “WiFi Connected But No Internet access” notification, then you should follow the below troubleshooting steps.

The steps are mentioned below to troubleshoot the problem as soon as possible. 

WiFi Connected But No Internet Access Error In Windows 10

At some point in time, you may have experienced this error while you were working or watching Netflix on your Windows system.

No internet access error is a common error and can be solved by performing some easy troubleshooting. The troubleshooting that we are going to cover is the same that your Network Operator will tell you to do.

So no need to call your Network Operator and wait in a queue. Solve it yourself under 10 minutes or so.

Let’s begin.

Give Your Devices a Restart To Fix WiFi Connected But No Internet Error

The problem may get solved quickly by restarting your devices one by one and checking if the problem is solved or not. Follow these steps to restart your devices.

Restarting your devices helps in auto-correcting any temporary glitch.  

Restart Your Modem

You can restart your modem simply by following these steps:

• Remove the electric plug from the electric switch to switch off your modem.

• If it runs on batteries, you can remove the batteries also to do the same.
• Now, wait for some 30 seconds or more.
• Now switch it ON, plug the switch on, and see if internet connectivity is back or not.

Restart Your Windows 10 Device

If your Windows 10 laptop is showing WiFi error, then the first step to follow is to give a restart to your system.

You can restart your computer by following these simple and easy steps:

• Click The Start ⊞ Button.
• Now click the Power Button.

• Click on Restart, and the system gets restarts.

Note: Make sure you save all unsaved work before you restart your system.

If the issue still exists after following the troubleshooting above. In this case, you should follow some other steps to troubleshoot and fix the problem. These steps are given below.

Say Goodbye To Your Windows 10 Temporary Files

Having a lot of temp files in your system can be one of the reasons for this issue. To remove temporary files in Windows 10 perform the below instructions:

• On your keyboard press the Window key + X key simultaneously a pop-up appears, click on File Explorer
• Click the address bar and copy-paste the below bold path.
• C:\Windows\temp and hit Enter.

• If you get a Pop-Up saying, “You don’t have permission to access this folder”, just click on Continue.

Note: You should be the Administrator of your system to enter the Temp folder.

(You can also directly go to file explorer by searching it in Windows Search)

• A folder will open, consisting of numerous temporary files.
• Select all the files in the folder by pressing (Ctrl+A) keys.
• Right-click them and click Delete and then Yes.

• After deleting them get back to your network and reconnect your device and check if the problem still persists.

Use Windows Network Troubleshooter If WiFi Won’t Connect To Internet

If, after following the above solution, the issue still persists and you are still getting the “WiFi Connected But No Internet access” error. Its time to use Windows Network Troubleshooter.

Follow these steps to troubleshoot internet connectivity issue:

• Go to Settings in your Windows 10 device.
• Now in the Settings window, go to Network and Internet.

• In-Network and Internet, Click on the Status.
• After this, you need to Opt for the Network troubleshooter and wait for it to complete.

After starting the troubleshooter, follow all the steps which appear on your screen and hope that rectify the internet issue for you.

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Check Your Internet Protocol Settings

This is an important step to check your IP address and correct its settings if there is an issue with it.

Incorrect IP can be one of the reasons why you are getting WiFi Connected But No Internet access notification.

The time you connect your computer to your WiFi router, it allots an IP address to your device in most of the home networks.

It’s better to check if your Windows 10 OS is automatically capturing the IP address or not.

• Go to the System Tray and click on the Network icon.
• Open Network and Internet Settings and then opt for Change adapter settings there.

• Now go to your connection and double click it.
• Click on the Properties button.

• Then you need to double click on Internet Protocol Version 4.
• Make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is selected.
• Checkmark “Validate Settings Upon Exit” and click OK.

Now try connecting your WiFi and see if the problem is fixed or not.

Command Prompt Can Help Solving WiFi Not Connected Issue

Well, some networking commands can come handy while fixing this particular issue. If you are not familiar with Command Prompt, also called CMD, then do not worry.

The steps below are newbie-friendly and easy to execute.

• Go to the Start menu and then type CMD.
• Once you see the CMD icon, Right-Click on it and click “Run As Administrator.”

• A black command prompt Window will with the cursor blinking on it.

Now copy and paste the below CMD Commands one by one. So you need to enter a single command and press Enter.

• Copy and paste netsh winsock reset and hit Enter. Wait for the command to get executed.

• Now do the same with this command: netsh int ip reset

You will be allocated a new IP address when you run the above commands. Do not forget to Restart Windows 10 after executing the above commands.

It may happen that the above solution will not work. If that is the case, we will use some more CMD commends to fix WiFi connected by no internet issue.

Copy-paste the below command one by one in CMD window as we did before:

• ipconfig /release
• ipconfig /renew

At last, to refresh the DNS settings of your computer execute the below command:

• ipconfig /flushdns

Restart your system again and try connecting to the WiFi and see if that works?

The above troubleshooting is enough to fix the WiFi internet issue, but if it still persists, you can try the next troubleshooting.

Antivirus Software Maybe The Antagonist

It possible that the antivirus software or security software is not allowing your system to surf the Internet because of some security reasons or due to a glitch.

You can either update your antivirus app or software to the latest version and see if the problem gets solved or not.

If updating your security software does not help. You should disable your antivirus for some time and then check your connection, and if it works, its time for you to find a different Antivirus application.

Are Your Windows 10 WiFi Drivers Updated?

Other possible reasons behind oh No! WiFi Connected But No Internet error can be due to your old Wireless drivers who are demanding an update.

In most cases, we forget to update our computer network drivers, but they are a necessity. Try updating your drivers by visiting your company’s official website.

After updating your drivers, give your system a restart and then connect it to the WiFi network and see if you see that beautiful word “Connected” on your Windows 10.

Try Resetting Your Network Settings

I am 100{eeeb0e2d6787882f8a086655c0dbbec42722c1a7a4f0a32712f9a540aa28dc16} sure that one of the above methods will do the trick, but if you are out of luck, I have one more troubleshooting method for you.

• Open Windows Settings.
• Under Settings, click on Network and Internet and then click Status.

• Go to the bottom of the screen and click on Network Reset.

• When prompted, Restart your system.

Your network settings will get a total reset, and all the adapters and devices will be removed from your system. It will get back to all the default settings during the process.

This may be the thing your system demands. Now check if again and see if your WiFi is connected but internet access error is still there.

If it’s still there, its time to get help from your local computer repair shop, possibly your system is having issues with the WiFi hardware called wireless Network Information Card (NIC).

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Conclusion:

I am sure the 9 methods listed above will fix WiFi Connected But No Internet Access error in Windows 10. Now that you have your Internet Connectivity restored and your WiFi-enabled devices are ready to rock and roll, its time to sit on that couch in your living room and enjoy your favorite Internet of things.

I would love to hear which method did magic for you? Use the comment section below and let me know the method that worked for you.

So now you know what you need to do when your WiFi won’t connect to the Internet. Just come back and give the above troubleshooting a try. The smartest thing to do is bookmark this page for future references.