Windows 10: When come back to computer, have error message about needing an internet connection...?

Hi.....Lately when I've been away from my PC for a couple hours or more, I come back to it and have an error message stating:"You'll need the internet for this. It doesn't look like you're connected to the internet. Check your connection and try again. 0x800704cf" And below this is a string of numbers and letters, which I guess may mean something. It also says the time and date when this error happened or when the message was sent, I'm not sure. There is also a link to "send feedback" and a "cancel" button to cancel out of the message.I'm don't know what this message is even in refere

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Connecting computer with no internet connection to network printer


@dk1971

1. Open Admin command and type: ipconfig
   
   
   
2. Win+X->Control Panel->Netwok and Sharing Center
   Follow the screen shot. This should disable internet access from this PC but allows access to local device(s)
   NOTE: Use the IP & Subnet Mask from step 1. Leave Default gateway & DNS Server blank
   
   
   

 

Error: "Computer need to connect to the internet"

Hi Musonda,

You might experience this issue for a number of reasons. Some common issues that can cause these problems are: Corrupted or incompatible drivers, Missing updates, Network connection settings,
Hardware or Software problems or TCP/IP could be damaged or corrupted.

Let me ask you;

• What is the make and model of your computer?
• Are you using a wired or a wireless Internet connection?
• Do you see any error or exclamation mark on the network icon that is on the bottom left of your taskbar? Check if you see any exclamation in Device Manager under network adaptors. Follow the steps:
  

• Press Windows Key + X.
• Select Device Manager.
• Expand Network adaptors.
• Check if there is any error or exclamation mark.

Please follow the methods mentioned below:

Method 1: We need to check the status of the Internet Connection on your computer. Please follow the steps and let us know the status.

Follow the steps:

Step 1: Internet Connection troubleshooter.

a. Press the Windows Key + W on the keyboard.

b. Type troubleshooting in the search box and then press
Enter.

c. Select Troubleshooting. Click on
view all and select Internet Connections.

d. Click next and follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 2: Perform Network adapter troubleshooter.

a. Press Windows Key + W on the keyboard.

b. Type troubleshooting in the search tab and press
Enter.

c. Click View all on left panel.

d. Click Network Adapter, new window will popup.

e. Follow the on screen instructions.

Step 3: Run a ping test and check if any packets are lost. Refer the steps.

a. Press Windows Key + X.

b. Select Command Prompt (Administrator).

c. In Command prompt, type the following command

Ping
www.msn.com

d. Check if there are any packets are lost.

Method 2:

Step 1: One of the components of the Internet connection on your computer is a built-in set of instructions called TCP/IP. TCP/IP can sometimes become damaged or corrupted. If
you cannot connect to the Internet and you have tried all other methods to resolve the problem, TCP/IP might be causing it.

Let’s reset the winsock entries and TCP/IP stack and to troubleshoot the issue further.
Follow the steps:

a. Press Windows Key + X together and select
Command Prompt (admin).

b. Type the following command and hit Enter after each:

netsh winsock reset catalog (reset winsock entries)

netsh int ip reset reset.log hit (reset TCP/IP stack)

c. Reboot the computer and check.

Step 2:
Flush your computer's DNS cache.

a. From Start screen, type command prompt.

b. Right-click on Command Prompt
and choose Run as Administrator.

c. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press Enter after each command.

ipconfig /flushdns

ipconfig /registerdns

ipconfig /release

ipconfig /renew

Please reply us on the status of the issue to assist you further.

 

Issue with connecting to Internet and gets error message "Limited connection".

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you have an issue with connecting to Internet and gets error message "Limited connection".
I will surely help you to fix this issue.

Limited Connectivity error means the computer has successfully connected to the router, but the PC wasn't assigned a valid IP address.

To understand the issue better, I would need more information from your end.

1. What is the make and model number of the computer?

2. Are you using a wired or wireless Internet Connection?

Try the steps listed here:

Method 1:

I suggest you to try the steps in the following article to fix the issues with limited network connection.

How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

How to reset TCP/IP by using the NetShell utility - Microsoft Support

Note: Applies to Windows 10.

Method 2:

If the issue persists, I suggest you to try the steps in the following article and check if it helps.

Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows - Microsoft Support

Warning:

1) Please make sure to re-enable Antivirus software after performing troubleshooting steps.

2) Antivirus software/ Firewall can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you shouldn't disable or uninstall your antivirus software. If you have to temporarily disable or uninstall it to install other
software, you should re-enable it as soon as you're done. If you're connected to the Internet or a network while your antivirus software is disabled or uninstalled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.