Windows 10: Internet connection only works on web browsers

I really dont know how to word this question, I've been having an issue where i would be "connected" to the internet, can browse and do everything just fine, but websites will sometimes say i am "disconnected" and many programs on my computer refuse to run because they are not connected to the internet. Ive tried flushing my DNS and most of the stuff i see on answers here and nothing works.

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"can't connect to internet" error on web browser

Hi Leigh,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

We regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me assist you. Provide us with the below details for better clarity on the issue.

1. Which web browser are you using to access Internet

2. Are you able to connect to internet using other Apps

3. What is the exact error message which you are getting?

I understand you are facing connectivity issues on the web browser. I suggest you to run the network troubleshooter to check issue with the internet connection. Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Internet connection.

Refer these steps:

1. Press Windows key + X
Key, select Control panel

2. Change the view by option on the top right to
Large icons.

3. Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel

4. Run the Internet Connection troubleshooter

Also try using different web browsers and check if the issue occurs.

Refer,

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/fix-network-connection-issues

Hope this information is helpful. Please get back to us with the information required, if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

Web browsers

Thats not a lot of options. I would only suggest Internet Explorer or Opera. If you are looking for simplicity then IE I guess, but Opera seems like they are making their browser look more like Chrome or the new Firefox.

 

After upgrading to windows 10, internet connectivity drops frequently for some applications, but not all

Hi,

Thank you for your reply. My answers are interleaved with your questions.

• In which browser are you facing this issue e.g. Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer?

Multiple browsers: Chrome, Explorer, Firefox

• Do you get any error message?
  • In Chrome, I get "ERR_EMPTY_RESPONSE" as the error message
• Have you installed all pending Windows updates?
  • Yes. It is continuously getting updated.

• Do you face connection fluctuation in Ethernet connection?
  • No. The internet connection is a solid 40Mb downlink. The same problem occurs when I'm hooked to a different internet service provider.

• Is the issue specific to any particular website?
  • No, it occurs when I'm accessing multiple web sites. It is not related to any web site.

I suggest you to try connecting to Ethernet connection and check if face same issue.

The problem occurs when I'm using wired ethernet, an internal wifi card, or an external wifi usb dongle.

Also install all pending Windows updates I.

I just checked it . It is up to date.

Further you can refer the link below and follow the troubleshooting steps suggested.

I'm not going to spend time on these other steps, since as I mentioned it occurs on multiple browsers, and it is not tied to Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge, unless you give me a good reason to do so.

Thank you.