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I have internet connection, but browsers won't work - i believe SOLVED

Anonymous
2019-02-19T18:56:10+00:00

So, my computer is connected to the internet (i am able to run Discord online, or Steam, and use it to download files),  but browsers - Firefox and Edge cannot connect to any site - whenever I try, I get a timeout error.

I had problems with WiFi connection a few weeks ago, but I changed the wifi wireless adapter, and it fixed them.

I've tried this:

  • Click on Start
  • In search box, type 
      cmd

, then "CMD" will be displayed in the search

  • Now right-click on "CMD" and Select "Run as administrator".
  • Now enter this command 
      netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt

and press "Enter".

  • Then enter these commands :
    • netsh winsock reset catalog

and press Enter - netsh int ip reset reset.log hit

and press Enter.

  • Reboot your computer"

but it didnt work.

Right now I'm writing this from my laptop with Linux, in hope of receiving any help

EDIT: I dont know for how long, but this worked:

  1. Type “cmd” to get the “Command Prompt” to appear.
  2. Right click “Command Prompt” then click on “Run as Administrator”

· after the command prompt type netsh winsock reset and run

· after the command prompt type netsh firewall reset and run (this I got from someone else, but my computer required netsh advfirewall reset to work)

Restart your computer.

anyway, thanks for your help and replies :)

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-02-19T18:58:16+00:00

    Hi otojajestem

    What is the exact make and model?

    Open Start, type: system information

    Hit Enter

    Click System summary

    Look in the right pane

    Copy the system sku info into reply here.

    See example: https://imgur.com/qzektpA

    Have you tried manually resetting the wireless or wired router to see if it helps?

    Open Start, type: CMD

    Right click CMD

    Click Run as administrator

    At the command prompt, type:

    netsh int ip reset

    Hit Enter

    Exit the prompt then restart

    Open Start > Settings > Update & security > Troubleshoot

    Scroll down

    Click Network adapters

    Click Run the Troubleshooter

    When complete, restart to see if the problem is resolved.

    If not, press Windows key + X

    Click Device Manager

    Expand Network adapters

    Right click your adapter

    Click Uninstall

    Exit Device Manager, restart. Windows 10 should detect the network adapter then reinstall it. Check if you can connect and browse.

    also try:

    Open Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Status

    Scroll to the bottom then click Network reset.

    Try adding the Google Public DNS to your router then see if you can successfully browse the site:

    Google: Add Public DNS to Your Home Router - groovyPost

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/google-add-pub...

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-02-19T18:59:14+00:00

    Hi, otojajestem

    My name is Mays and I am an Independent Consultant. I would love to help you today.

    Try to repair your internet connection.

    Go to those steps, from the Start menu or by pressing the key combination Win + I open the Configuration and click on the option Networks and Internet. Once there, we select the option Status of the left side menu and within the settings and options that are loaded in the right panel we have to look for network restoration.

    Clicking on this option will show us a new window from where we will be able to perform the network reset in Windows 10. In this way, all the network adapters will be removed and reinstalled and the original configuration of other components of the network will be re-established. net. This implies that if we were using some software such as a VPN client or virtual switches, we will have to reinstall them.

    A process that is carried out automatically by the system by clicking on the Reset button now shown in Network Reset in the Windows 10 configuration. It is normal that the process does not take too long, although we must wait until the end completely and restart the computer again to proceed with the network configuration in Windows 10 as we had until now.

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/cannot-connect-i...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Let me know if the information has been useful to solve your Problem.

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