Windows 10: Media disconnected on network adaptors

I have a very odd situation that has arisen, my Lenovo Aspire 6 has stopped sharing files to the rest of my network.Have been down the route of WINSTOCK, Driver updates, network restart, troubleshooting, uninstalling Windows updates back to when it was working.I can ping all other devices on the network, even with an IP scanner.All with no effect.Internet connection is all fine. Ethernet adapter Ethernet: Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : home IPv6 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 2a00:23c7:6b86:ef01:362d:c33e:56c7:6b0 Temporary IPv6 Address. . . . . . : 2a00:23c7:6b86:ef01:e967:8e3c:ea2

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IPCONFIG /ALL reveals Media State = Media Disconnected for many users

It is perfectly clear.

Look at my screen shot. The "Ethernet adaptor Local Area Connedtion" doesn't say media disconnected.

That is because there is a cable connected to that connection. That is where my internet and network is coming from. Because that connection doesn't say media disconnected, I have network access and internet access. If I unplug the network cable from my machine, and run it again, it changes to media disconnected.

When you add the /all switch to ipconfig, it shows you every network connection.

The isatap and tunnelling connections that it lists are NOT releated to your ISP. They are actually virtual connections created to handle sending IPv6 packets over a private IPv4 network. It only really applies to very specific conditions, and for the most part will always say media disconnected. You should ignore these, as they have nothing to do with if you are actually connected to a network or the Internet.

 

Network adaptor

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

You may follow the steps provided below and check if it helps to resolve the issue

Windows has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Internet connection. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your internet.

Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key +X, select Control panel
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
• Run the Internet Connection troubleshooter

Method 2: Try updating the latest Network Adapter drivers from the manufacturer's website and check if the issue persists.

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  Follow the steps to update the Network Adapter drivers:
  
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  Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.
  
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  Expand Network Adapter.
  
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  Right-click on the Ethernet and click on Update driver software.
  
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  Restart the computer and check.
  

For games I suggest you to disable the proxy settings and then try to download the games.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

IPCONFIG /ALL reveals Media State = Media Disconnected for many users

The tunnel adaptors have something to do with the IPv6 additions in Vista and Win7. I believe they will always say disconnected unless your network support IPv6.