Windows 10: Network Connectivity Status Indicator confused by OpenVPN

I have an HP computer which from time to time displays a no internet connection icon even though there is actually an active connection. This only happens when OpenVPN is running and connected. Disconnecting the OpenVPN may suddenly change the network status icon back to "connected". It looks like OpenVPN may somtimes confuse the Network Connectivity Status Indicator.


This never happened until the recent upgrade to the 2004 version of Windows 10 back in May, so I suspect it's a bug in the 2004 version? When the system doesn't believe it's connected to the internet, I am not able to use Office 365 or Microsoft Store even if there is actually a connection. It seems Microsoft has not addressed or fixed this annoying issue. Does anyone have a workaround?

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Network Status Not Connected

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I would suggest you to try the steps provided in article:
Fix network connection issues in Windows. Also check if the proxy settings are
disabled. To check the proxy settings:

1. Open Windows Settings (Windows key + I)
   
2. Then click on Network & Internet > Proxy.
   
3. Toggle the option Automatically detect settings to ON.
   
4. Toggle the option Use a proxy server to OFF.
   

Hope it helps.

 

win10 :Openvpn is Unrecognized network 。

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Let me help you.



Please share the following details.

• 
  Have you made any changes in settings prior to the issue?
  
• 
  Are you connected to any domain networks?
  
• 
  Do you receive any error code or error message on the screen?
  
• 
  What is the make and model of your computer?
  

I suggest you to perform the following troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Follow these steps to run the troubleshooter:

• 
  In the search box, type ‘Troubleshooter’, and then click ‘Troubleshooting’.
  
• 
  Under ‘Network and Internet’, click ‘Internet Connections’
  

Check if it helps.



If the issue persists, download and install the latest network drivers
from your computer manufacturer website and check if it helps.



Keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you further.

 

Network & Internet Status says Not Connected yet Ethernet is Connected!!

Hi,

If updating your PC was the only change made prior to the issue, then we suggest that you download the latest network adapter from the manufacturer's website. An outdated or incompatible network adapter driver can cause connection problems.

Before doing so, let's first try to diagnose and fix common connection problems using the Network troubleshooter. To run the Network troubleshooter, follow these steps:

• In the search box on the taskbar, type Network troubleshooter, and then select
  Identify and repair network problems from the list of results.
• Follow the steps in the troubleshooter and see if that resolves the problem.

If the troubleshooter can't identify the problem, proceed with updating the network adapter driver. If the issue persists, try to install the driver in compatibility mode. You may refer to the steps below:

• Right-click on the driver and select Properties.
• Select Compatibility tab.
• Place a check mark next to Run this program in Compatibility mode and select the operating system accordingly from the drop-down list.
• Let the driver install and then check the functionality.

Let us know how it turns out for you.