Windows 10: Internet connection issues for other programs when opening a browser in the background

Discus and support Internet connection issues for other programs when opening a browser in the background in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello everyone,I recently got a new pc Acer Nitro N50-656 and it works perfectly fine. I am also using an ethernet cable and the speed and reliability... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by M. Sch, Oct 31, 2024.

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    Internet connection issues for other programs when opening a browser in the background


    Hello everyone,I recently got a new pc Acer Nitro N50-656 and it works perfectly fine. I am also using an ethernet cable and the speed and reliability is great. I have never had any issues with that ever.However, it seems that there might be some issue with it still. I found out that when I open youtube or actually anything in a browser that video will run perfectly fine and quick. Yet when I have anything that requires internet open on my main monitor tried to download something from steam or also tried playing R6 siege, my download speed on Steam went to basically 0. The video was sti

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    M. Sch, Oct 31, 2024
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  2. Windows 10 Internet Connectivity Issues with various programs

    Hi,



    Apologies for the late reply.



    Try the following steps:

    I would suggest you to run Internet Connectivity troubleshooter:





    Try the following steps:


    • Click "Search" and type "Troubleshooting" without quotes and hit enter.

    • Click “View All”

    • Select "Internet Explorer connection"

    • Click next to run the troubleshooter.



      Regards,
     
    Waseemulla S, Oct 31, 2024
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  3. Internet issues with Windows 10

    Hello Bryan,

    We are sorry to know that you are facing this issue. We'll certainly assist you with this.

    Share this information to assist you better.

    • Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
    • Have you installed all the pending updates?
    • What is the exact error message or code you receive?
    I suggest you to follow the steps below and see if it helps:

    Set Internet Explorer as default browser

    I suggest you to set Internet Explorer as default web browser and restart the computer and see if it helps.

    Disable Proxy

    Sometimes using proxy to connect to the internet may cause issues while connecting to the network.

    Follow the steps below to disable proxy:

    • Press “Windows Key” + “R”.
    • Type “inetcpl.cpl”.
    • Go to Connection.
    • Click on LAN Settings.
    • Check the box which says Automatically detect settings.
    • Uncheck the box under Proxy server.

    Run Internet Connection Troubleshooter

    Though you are able to use internet, there could be some problems or some settings which could have stopped Windows services to connect to the internet.

    I suggest you to run the Internet connection troubleshooter to fix such issues, follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows key + R
    • Type Control
    • Click on Troubleshooting
    • Click on Connect to the internet
    • Click on Next and follow the On-screen instructions

    Hope this helps, get back to us if you need further assistance.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Oct 31, 2024
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  4. Internet connection issues for other programs when opening a browser in the background

    Microsoft Store opening- Internet connection problem error code 0x80072efd

    Hi Syed,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience caused to you with accessing Microsoft Edge and Windows Store with error: 0x80072efd, we will help you with this issue.

    • Do let us know if you are using wired/ wireless internet connection on your device?

    I suggest you to try the below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Use
    Internet Connection Troubleshooter.

    Internet Connection Troubleshooter find and fix the problems with connecting to the internet or to websites.

    • Click on Start; in the start search type
      Troubleshooter and hit Enter.
    • In the left pane, click onView all.
    • Click on Internet Connection Troubleshooter.
    • Select Advance and click on
      Run as Administrator.
    • Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.

    Step 2: I suggest you to clear cache and cookies from the Microsoft Edge browser.

    Steps:

    • Open Microsoft Edge, click on
      More Action at the right top corner.
    • Click on Settings, click on
      Choose what to clear
      under Clear browsing data.
    • Select the Browsing history, caches and cookies and hit
      Clear.
    • Close the browser and try to open it again.

    Step 3: Run WSReset.exe .

    • Press Windows+R key to open Run box
    • Enter wsreset.exe in the Run command and then tap or click
      OK.
    • Restart your computer and check.

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue, we will be happy to help you further.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Oct 31, 2024
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