Limited or no internet connection status in Windows 10 KB4535996: Microsoft promises to bring a fix by early April

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Limited or no internet connection status in Windows 10 KB4535996: Microsoft promises to bring a fix by early April

Microsoft’s Windows 10 KB4535996 update, which was rolled out a month ago, came with fixes for multiple bugs and performance improvements. On the flip side, a number of users reported a variety of issues while installing the update, some users had also faced issues after installing the update.

 

While Microsoft is yet to acknowledge most of the issues that came with KB4535996, the company has acknowledged the ‘limited internet bug,’ and as you may have already guessed, it shows limited or no internet connection in the notification area despite the fact that the internet connection is working properly.

 

“Devices using a manual or auto-configured proxy, especially with a virtual private network (VPN), might show limited or no internet connection status in the Network Connectivity Status Indicator (NCSI) in the notification area.”

 

“This might happen when connected or disconnected to a VPN or after changing state between the two. Devices with this issue, might also have issues reaching the internet using applications that use WinHTTP or WinInet,” Microsoft notes.

 

According to Microsoft, affected users can mitigate the issue simply by performing a restart. The company also promised to bring a fox for the bug by early April, so the fix should arrive within a few days.

 

If you don’t want to wait until early April, you can get rid of the bug by uninstalling the update. You can follow the below steps to uninstall the KB4535996 update.

HOW TO UNINSTALL WINDOWS 10 KB4535996 UPDATE

1. Hit Windows+I to open the Settings app
2. Click the “Update & security” option.
3. On the “Update & security” screen.
4. Switch to the “Windows Update” tab.
5. Click the “View update history” option.
6. Click the “Uninstall updates” link.

 

 

Source: Limited or no internet connection status in Windows 10 KB4535996: Microsoft promises to bring a fix by early April  (MSPoweruser)

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Windows 10 has a new network connectivity issue

Windows users who run recent (and not so recent) versions of Windows 10  may have noticed network connectivity issues recently. Microsoft acknowledged a new issue for all supported versions of Windows 10 on March 26, 2020 that comes in two different severity levels.

 

The lighter issue changes the Internet connectivity icon of the operating system to one that indicates limited or no Internet connectivity even if that is not the case. Some users may also notice that some applications may not be able to connect to the Internet while the issue persists.

 

 

Microsoft notes that both issues may be experienced on devices that use a proxy connection or a virtual private network connection.

Devices using a proxy might show limited or no internet connection status

 

Devices using a manual or auto-configured proxy, especially with a virtual private network (VPN), might show limited or no internet connection status in the Network Connectivity Status Indicator (NCSI) in the notification area. This might happen when connected or disconnected to a VPN or after changing state between the two.

 

Devices with this issue, might also have issues reaching the internet using applications that use WinHTTP or WinInet. Examples of apps that might be affected on devices in this state are as follows but not limited to Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Office365, Outlook, Internet Explorer 11, and some version of Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft lists Windows 10 version 1709 and higher on the client side as affected and Windows Server version 1709 and higher on the server side. Microsoft programs are especially affected by the issue according to the report as programs such as IE11, Microsoft Office, or Microsoft Teams may not be able to connect to the Internet.

 

The company is working on a resolution and plans to release an out-of-band patch in early April to resolve the issue.

 

Users may resolve the issue temporarily by restarting the device according to Microsoft.

 

Source: Windows 10 has a new network connectivity issue (gHacks - Martin Brinkmann)

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New Windows 10 bug hits home working: Outlook, Office 365, Teams can't access internet

 

Microsoft is rushing to release an out-of-band fix in early April for a Windows 10 connectivity bug.

As if working from home wasn't challenging enough, Microsoft has now warned that a Windows 10 bug is preventing Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and other critical work apps from reaching the internet.

 

The Windows 10 connectivity bug couldn't come at a worse time and is probably causing real pain for the millions of employees worldwide working remotely amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. 

 

Many of these workers are running a Windows 10 PC and accessing work resources remotely via a virtual private network (VPN) connection. And millions of workers will be relying on Microsoft's productivity apps, such as Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Internet Explorer, and Outlook to get work done.   

 

But a bug affecting all supported versions of Windows 10 that have applied the February 27 cumulative update KB4535996 – or any of the three subsequent cumulative updates – is preventing these core productivity apps from connecting to the internet.   
 

 

Making matters worse for Windows 10 users, connectivity is more likely to be disrupted when using or connecting and disconnecting from a VPN, which many employees are likely to be doing a lot under the current conditions.      

"Devices using a manual or auto-configured proxy, especially with a virtual private network (VPN), might show limited or no internet connection status in the Network Connectivity Status Indicator (NCSI) in the notification area. This might happen when connected or disconnected to a VPN or after changing state between the two," explains Microsoft. 

 

"Devices with this issue might also have issues reaching the internet using applications that use WinHTTP or WinInet. Examples of apps that might be affected on devices in this state are as follows but not limited to Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Office365, Outlook, Internet Explorer 11, and some version of Microsoft Edge."

Microsoft says Windows 10 users "might be able to mitigate the issue by restarting your device", but that's still going to be a drain on productivity and a source of frustration.

Suggesting Microsoft considers the bug a severe issue, the company is planning to release an out-of-band fix in "early April". The update will only be made available on the Microsoft Update Catalog. 

 

https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-windows-10-bug-hits-home-working-outlook-o365-teams-cant-access-internet/

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