Fix “No Internet, Secured” Error

Are you connected to the wifi network and still not connected to the internet? Do you see the "No Internet, secured" message, instead of "connected"?

In this case, there will also be a world symbol on the taskbar, showing the error message, "No internet access".

It can be very annoying and we are here to help you fix it.

Here in this article, we will see what is the "No Internet, secured" error and how you can fix it.

Meaning of "No Internet, secured"

Generally, Windows 10 gives you a vague message saying that the error means your internet connection is down, but it can appear even when you have an active connection.

If you are confused by this, you are not the only one, because the error does seem intentionally vague. Whether or not it is secured is irrelevant if your computer no longer has an internet connection.

It is most common with the Microsoft Surface devices, but it can appear on any Windows 10 device. You might see it occur if your computer relies on the same network card or driver. There are also some other instances when the "No Internet, secured" error can be caused.

Fixes

There are many ways to fix this ambiguous error but they depend on your computer setup and network adaptor. So, all the fixes here won't work. But, they have been listed here in the order of likelihood, so the first fix mentioned would potentially fix the error, if it doesn't, you move down the list.

1. Disable your VPN
2. Refresh the Windows 10 IP configuration
3. Reset Winsock
4. Check your PC's connection properties
5. Disable IPv6
6. Set a New DNS Server
7. Run the Network Troubleshooter in Windows 10

1. Disable Your VPN

Have you connected your PC to the local Wi-Fi network, only to be surprised by the "No Internet, secured" error?

If you are connected to the local Wi-Fi network and this error message shows up, don't worry. This problem could be caused by your VPN client's built-in security features. It can be the kill-switch that disconnects your internet if the VPN server goes down.

Just disconnect your VPN or turn it down completely and then reconnect to the internet and try opening a new site. This will help you check if it is actually the VPN that is causing the error.

If it is your VPN, then update your VPN client if possible and connect to a new VPN server. If you can connect to the internet after this, the problem is solved!

2. Refresh the Windows 10 IP Configuration

If the VPN is not causing the error, there are some commands that can help you deal with it.

First, right-click Start, then select Windows PowerShell. Now, enter the following commands:

ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew

Now, your computer will be forced to request a new IP address from your local router and this can resolve the error, in many cases.

3. Reset Winsock

Resetting Winsock is another command-line solution to the "No Internet, secured" error.

Winsock is actually the Windows Sockets API which is a specification for the PC's communication with network services.

You can reset Winsock by using the following command:

netsh winsock reset catalog

Then, wait for a moment and if the network doesn't automatically reconnect, just do it manually.

4. Check Your PC's Connection Properties

Still not fixed? You can check your PC's network adaptor.

1. By clicking the Wi-Fi connection icon in the system tray, Open the settings screen and then Network & Internet Settings.
2. Change the adaptor options here. Right-click on the connection concerned and click on Properties, then check if the following are checked:

• Client for Microsoft Networks
• File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
• Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
• Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
• Link-layer Topology Discovery Responder

Click OK to confirm. After you have made the changes, restart Windows when prompted.

5. Disable IPv6

As IPv4 is a networking protocol that is running out of IP addresses, IPv6 is designed to replace it. But, IPv6 is susceptible to errors.

IPv6 could be disabled by repeating the previous step. You just have to uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) and click on OK. When prompted, restart your Windows 10 PC.

6. Set a New DNS Server

DNS is short for Domain Name System, which is similar to a phonebook on the internet, but it is automated and covers the entire globe. For instance, if you type www.makeuseof.com the DNS will automatically convert it into an IP address and take you to the requested website.

But, there are occasions when the default DNS configuration on the system fails. Although that might not be the direct cause of the "No Internet Secured" error, it could be worth giving a shot.

1. By clicking the Wi-Fi connection icon in the system tray, Open the settings screen and then Network & Internet Settings.
2. Click on Change adaptor options here and right-click on the connection concerned, then click on Properties.
3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then Properties.
4. Check Use the following DNS server addresses and input:
5. Preferred DNS Server: 9.9.9.9
6. Alternative DNS Server: 1.1.1.1
7. Press OK

7. Run the Network Troubleshooter in Windows 10

Finally, if the error hasn't yet been resolved and the computer still remains offline, just try this.

There are several troubleshooting tools featured by Windows 10. These are software toolkits that automatically check for errors and make or suggest repairs.

You can launch the Network Troubleshooter by pressing the Windows key + I to open Settings, then Network & Internet, and then Network troubleshooter.

Repair your network connection by following the provided steps.

Conclusion

Your problem must have been resolved by now, if not there is a chance that the problem is with the network itself. Therefore, you could also try connecting to a different network and compare the results.

Reconnect the router before starting if the issue is with your network.