Windows 10: Can I know when a computer last successfully connected to Internet?

When diagnosing computers (Windows or Macs), I sometimes would like to know when it last successfully connected to the internet (not just to the LAN). Such as "google drive starts to sync or Outlook checks the mail servers or anything that indicates that the computer connected to the ISP". Much better if I can know when it last connected or disconnected. I found that Event Viewer can tell me the last connection/disconnection to the LAN (such as WIFI or Ethernet) in Applications and Service Logs > Microsoft/Windows/NetworkProfile/Operational: 10000 is a successful connection, 10001 a disconnection. But this doesn't seem to show if there was a connection or disconnection to the internet/ISP. Any help much appreciated.

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Can I know when a computer last successfully connected to Internet?

When diagnosing computers (Windows or Macs), I sometimes would like to know when it last successfully connected to the internet (not just to the LAN). Such as "google drive starts to sync or Outlook checks the mail servers or anything that indicates that the computer connected to the ISP".
Much better if I can know when it last connected or disconnected.

I found that Event Viewer can tell me the last connection/disconnection to the LAN (such as WIFI or Ethernet) in Applications and Service Logs > Microsoft/Windows/NetworkProfile/Operational: 10000 is a successful connection, 10001 a disconnection. But this doesn't seem to show if there was a connection or disconnection to the internet/ISP.

Any help much appreciated.

 

Connecting computer with no internet connection to network printer


@dk1971

1. Open Admin command and type: ipconfig
   
   
   
2. Win+X->Control Panel->Netwok and Sharing Center
   Follow the screen shot. This should disable internet access from this PC but allows access to local device(s)
   NOTE: Use the IP & Subnet Mask from step 1. Leave Default gateway & DNS Server blank
   
   
   

 

Computer says not connected to Internet even after connected to Internet

Hi Mark,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that applications show that you are not connected to Internet. I’ll certainly help you with this issue.



However, please let us know:

• How is the computer connected to Internet i.e. Ethernet or Wi-Fi?
  
• Are you aware of any changes made on the computer prior to this issue?
  
• Which build version of Windows 10 is installed on the computer? To check type:
  winver in the search bar on the Taskbar and hit
  Enter.
  

I would suggest you to try changing the network connection i.e. if the computer is connected to Internet through Wi-Fi, try using Ethernet and check if that helps.



You may also want to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the article
Fix network connection issues in Windows.



Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator