Windows 10: Voice input needs internet message when already connected

Hi all,I've been using Windows voice input Windows key + H quite successfully for several months. Today when I start it, it issues a message "You'll need the internet for this." I'm already connected to the internet and able to successfully navigate through the browser.I'm thinking it may have something to do with Windows update as this is the first time I'm using voice input since Windows updated the system with the 2022-08 Cumulative and Security Updates. Has anyone else encountered this issue and, if so, have a fix?Thanks,Bud Loveall

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Audio voice message "Network connection failure"

Each time I boot Win 10 or wake it up from sleep an annoying voice message is heard saying "Network connection failure." It's a female voice with a British accent. This is followed by the same voice saying "Internet connection established."

How do I get rid of this?

I thought it may have come from Skype, but Task Manager does not show Skype running nor is it in the Start up list?

Please tell me how to determine which program is generating this annoying voice.

Thanks!

 

cortana wont connect to internet with voice command

Hi John,

Please answer these questions to assist you better.

• Are you able to connect to internet in other application and browser?
• Do you get any error message?
• Have you installed all pending Windows updates?

I suggest you to install all pending Windows updates in your PC and check if you are able to use Cortana.
Updates are additions to software that can help prevent or fix problems, improve how your computer works, or enhance your computing experience.

If the issue persists follow the Steps below.

Step 1: Run System File Checker scan and check if there are any system files missing or got corrupted. Refer the link below, for details.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929833

Step 2: Try to perform a DISM command on the computer. Please follow the below link to know how to perform DISM in Windows.

Fix Windows Update errors via DISM or System Update Readiness tool - Windows Server | Microsoft Docs

Do let us know if you are able to connect to connect to internet from Cortana through voice command. Thank you.

 

W10 can connect to wider internet but cannot access web pages

I have an odd issue with my W10 laptop linked to Sky broadband in the UK via wifi using a Sky router. The effect is that while I can actually access the internet (I can send and receive emails using Outlook and can connect to other machines using TeamViewer) I cannot access any web site (Google, BBC etc). There is no specific error message, merely that the access request timed out and a suggestion that it may be to do with proxy.

I have tried the following:

1. Other systems (W10 and ios) can access web sites using the same Sky router (therefore probably not a router problem)
2. I have sent and received emails using Outlook, so the broadband connection is working (probably not a Sky problem)
3. I have tried two different browsers (Firefox and Edge), no connection (not a browser problem)
4. I am using Windows Defender and have:
   1. Made sure that Firefox is in the list of allowed systems in its Firewall, no connection after a reboot
   2. Turned off the Firewall and tried again - no connection

My next step will be to re-install Windows, but has anyone got any other suggestions? Could it be some sort of virus (I have carried out a complete virus check using Defender)

So - any suggestions?