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Fr33manMBSC
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7 Sep 2026 at 16:03 #1

My Windows 11 laptop is connecting to the wifi but keeps saying “no internet”. I am having this issue across multiple wifi connections (I visited my parents for a weekend and it’s not working at their house either). All other devices are connected just fine. I’ve tried forgetting the wifi and reconnecting, updating the laptop, and restarting multiple times to no avail. Please help!!

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huysk
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7 Sep 2026 at 16:06 #2

Does it say No internet, but the internet works?

if so, ignore it

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VoT_EtO_PrIlOlL
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7 Sep 2026 at 16:10 #3

Open cmd, type ipconfig /release and ipconfig /renew. This allow DHCP server to assign you a different IP.

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Timohah
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7 Sep 2026 at 16:12 #4

Since it happens on multiple Wi-Fi networks, the problem is probably on the laptop rather than the routers. Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:

ipconfig /release

ipconfig /renew

ipconfig /flushdns

Then restart the laptop. If it still shows “No internet,” check Settings > Network & internet > Proxy and make sure no manual proxy is enabled. You can also try Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings > Network reset as a last step. Microsoft recommends network reset when the usual troubleshooting steps don't resolve the connection.

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danikcap1337
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7 Sep 2026 at 16:16 #5

Is there VPN software installed or is this a company provided laptop?

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oleshka1337228
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7 Sep 2026 at 16:19 #6

There devices aren't working or just yours?

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oleshka1337228
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7 Sep 2026 at 16:20 #7

Shouldn't they flush first,

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Fr33manMBSC
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7 Sep 2026 at 16:20 #8

No, it’s showing full bars but not working

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toodledoo
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7 Sep 2026 at 16:21 #9

From a command prompt run nslookup www.google.com

You should see something like
Server: (some name, not important)
Address: (also not important)

Non-authoritative answer:
Name: www.google.com
Addresses: (a whole buncha numbers)

If you get errors like "DNS request timed out", then you have manually set DNS servers (which should be removed if you don't know why they're there)

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Fr33manMBSC
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7 Sep 2026 at 16:21 #10

No, it’s my personal laptop and no VPN

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Fr33manMBSC
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7 Sep 2026 at 16:21 #11

Just my laptop, their devices and my phone/iPad are connecting just fine

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Fr33manMBSC
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7 Sep 2026 at 16:23 #12

thanks!! I’m driving home now but I’ll try it as soon as I get there and update on if it worked.

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CeSaa
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7 Sep 2026 at 16:26 #13

since it’s happening on multiple wifi networks I’d suspect the laptop rather than the router. try opening CMD as admin and run netsh winsock reset, netsh int ip reset and ipconfig /flushdns, then restart. if that still doesn’t fix it I’d reinstall the wifi adapter driver or try Windows’ network reset.

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