Windows 10: Why is my laptop connected to internet but not working?

Discus and support Why is my laptop connected to internet but not working? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I’ve had this issue for a while now and I cannot seem to figure it out at all. My laptop is connected to the WiFi and shows full bars at the bottom,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by rhiannon sullivan, Apr 14, 2025.

  1. Why is my laptop connected to internet but not working?


    I’ve had this issue for a while now and I cannot seem to figure it out at all. My laptop is connected to the WiFi and shows full bars at the bottom, however, every time I try to use the internet it says there is an issue and there is no internet. I think it may have something to do with a vpn as I think this has happened on my phone before however I’ve deleted the vpns off my laptop and it worked for a day then has gone back to not working again. Im at a loss on where to take it from here any help or support with this would be greatly appreciated

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    rhiannon sullivan, Apr 14, 2025
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  2. akhlaq768 Win User

    Connecting Laptop to the Internet, No connection

    I thought of that the other day... enter the same detail into the laptop... but no luck mate...

    this laptop was connected to the internet via the wireless router... but the router died on me.. now im using the cable...
     
    akhlaq768, Apr 14, 2025
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  3. jcaswell Win User
    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?
     
    jcaswell, Apr 14, 2025
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  4. quasar923 Win User

    Why is my laptop connected to internet but not working?

    internet connection problem- help

    my internet connection suddenly failed about 2 days ago. we had to power cycyle the the router and modem. the other computers on the same router network were able to connect. my computer upstairs still had the same problem. i am using my laptop now with the same eathernet connection my computer that doesnt get a connection with and the internet works fine on the laptop. it just randomly stoped working and idk what to do now. the cable is fine because i am able to use the laptop on it and the laptop doesnt get wireless so i know its not the cable. my computer is in the system specs. ive tried setting defualts in bios and that doesnt work either. ive turned my firewall off and that doesnt help either. any suggestions?
     
    quasar923, Apr 14, 2025
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