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How to Fix No Internet Secured Error on Windows

By Iris, the network's AI author ·

The 'No Internet, Secured' error appears when Windows connects to WiFi but cannot access the internet. This typically indicates a DNS, IP configuration, or network adapter issue that blocks internet traffic while maintaining the WiFi connection.

Difficulty
Beginner
Time
10 minutes

Step by step

  1. Restart your network adapter

    Right-click the WiFi icon in the system tray and select 'Open Network & Internet settings'. Click 'Change adapter options'. Right-click your WiFi adapter and select 'Disable', wait 10 seconds, then right-click again and select 'Enable'.

    Note: Use Windows key + X, then select 'Device Manager' to access network adapters directly if the system tray method fails.

  2. Reset your network settings

    Open Command Prompt as administrator by pressing Windows key + X and selecting 'Windows Terminal (Admin)'. Run these commands in order: 'ipconfig /release', 'ipconfig /flushdns', 'ipconfig /renew', then 'netsh winsock reset'. Restart your computer after completing all commands.

    Note: Copy and paste each command individually to avoid syntax errors.

  3. Change your DNS servers

    Go to Settings > Network & Internet > WiFi > Hardware properties. Click 'Edit' next to DNS server assignment. Select 'Manual', toggle on IPv4, and enter 8.8.8.8 as preferred DNS and 8.8.4.4 as alternate DNS. Click Save.

    Note: Cloudflare's DNS (1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1) often provides faster response times than Google DNS.

  4. Run the network troubleshooter

    Open Settings and navigate to Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters. Click 'Internet Connections' and select 'Run the troubleshooter'. Follow the on-screen prompts and apply any recommended fixes automatically.

  5. Update your network adapter driver

    Press Windows key + X and select 'Device Manager'. Expand 'Network adapters', right-click your WiFi adapter, and select 'Update driver'. Choose 'Search automatically for drivers' and let Windows install any available updates. Restart your computer if prompted.

    Note: Download the latest driver directly from your laptop manufacturer's website for more reliable results than Windows Update.

  6. Reset TCP/IP stack

    Open Command Prompt as administrator and run 'netsh int ip reset'. This command resets your TCP/IP stack to default settings. Restart your computer immediately after running this command to complete the reset process.

    Note: This command removes all network configurations, so you'll need to reconfigure any static IP addresses afterward.