How to Fix the “No Internet, Secured” Issue

You’re surfing through the internet, watching the latest news around the world, when suddenly, the “No Internet, Secured” notification pops up in the Taskbar. It’s not immediately clear what is happening, as it states you’re connected to your router. But one thing we know for sure, is that you are unable to access the internet.

Nothing will work, whether it’s browsing webpages or downloading data. So, what exactly is going on? Well, it’s not as complicated as first let on, so let’s get to it, in this tutorial.

This error message or rather, notification, will appear in the System Tray of the Taskbar. In other instances, it can appear as a yellow triangle icon on your Wi-Fi connection. But what exactly is “No Internet, Secured”, indicating?

In short, the “No Internet, Secured” notification is an indication that there is an issue with your connection, despite being connected to your router. The PC is able to establish a connection to your router, without issue, however, it is unable to access the web through the router.

If you don’t know how your system accesses the internet, let me make it simple for you. Your computer first, establishes a connection to your internet router and your router establishes a connection to your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Your ISP then grants you access to the internet via its infrastructure. If your router is unable to establish a connection to your ISP, then you’ll get a “No Internet, Secured” notification.

The good news is that, there are things you can and should do, to solve this problem. So, let’s get to it.

What Causes “No Internet, Secured” Issues?

“No Internet, Secured” is indication that your system is connected to your internet router, without issue, but is unable to receive and send data to the greater World Wide Web. What you need to do, is determine exactly why this is the case.

So, what are the things you should consider as a direct cause of this problem?

• Your system has a weak wireless (signal) connection to the internet router.
• The IP Address configuration is incorrect.
• There is an issue with your service provider (ISP).
• Your network drivers are outdated or incorrect.
• A Windows services required for internet access is down.

There are a multitude of reasons why you may be experiencing this problem, but ultimately, your only concern is regaining access to the internet.

Below you will find a series of solutions that can, and should help you get rid of the “No Internet, Secured” issue. So let’s get to it.

How to Fix It

The first thing you should do, before anything else, is restart your router. So, unplug your router from the mains and leave it without power for at least five minutes. Then plug it back in, and power it on. In most cases, this is all you will need to do to fix the “No Internet, Secured” issue.

However, just to be more thorough, you should also consider restarting your system. So, before powering on the router, restart Windows.

If that fails to fix the problem, then it’s most likely an ISP issue.

The second most common reason why the “No Internet, Secured” notification appears, is because your ISP is having issues. Which is of no fault of yourself; unfortunately, that means there’s nothing you can do.

To determine whether or not that is the case, you should check whether or not you are able to access the internet on a different device, such as a laptop or mobile phone.

If the internet works on the other device, then you know the problem lies with your PC; if not, then you should contact your ISP immediately.

If the problem is your PC, then consider the additional solutions below:

Run Windows Repair Tool to Fix “No Internet, Secured” Issue

If you want your system to remain error-free, then you must subject it to regular scans. There are many errors and issues that can occur on your system over time. The magnitude and complexity may vary, with some easy to fix and others, requiring more sophisticated solutions.

For this reason, it’s recommended you give the Windows repair tool, Advanced System Repair Pro a try. Why? Because it is a powerful and proficient tool, developed by professionals to rid your system of the typical issues that bog it down. Errors such as BSOD, DLL, runtime, registry, browser and much more, can be fixed using this tool.

All you need to do is download and run the tool, and it’ll do the rest. It will scan, detect and solve all issues that it finds.

It will also make your system run faster, so if performance is the problem, then this tool is a must.

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Switch from Wireless to Wired

Since this issue most commonly occurs on computers connected to the internet wirelessly, you may want to consider switching to a wired solution. Consider connecting to your router via your Ethernet port (if you don’t already).

If the internet works without issue, then it’s likely the issue may be the result of a weak signal or a driver issue. For driver issues, you can simply download the latest version online. Depending on your brand, you should be able to find it on the manufacturer’s website.

However, if not, then you can simply use the driver automation tool called DriverFinder, which will do it for you. Simply, download and run the tool and it’ll do the rest.

You can acquire the tool from the link below:

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT DRIVERFINDER

For a weak signal, there are signal boosters you may want to consider investing in.

The solution(s) below are for ADVANCED level computer users. If you are a beginner to intermediate computer user, I highly recommend you use the automated tool(s) above!

Disable VPN

If you use a VPN while on the internet, there are instances when it can cause a “No Internet, Secured” error notification to appear. It’s an aspect of the software that can inadvertently, disconnect your system from the net.

To determine whether or not this is the case, you will need to disable your VPN or just close it entirely. Once you’ve done that, wait a few minutes to allow your connection to re-establish. If the internet is back on, then the notification should go away.

If your internet works, then you know the problem is with your VPN. You can, either update it (as it could be a revision issue), or try a different VPN program.

Restart Network Setup Service

If other devices in your home are able to establish a connection to the internet, then it’s likely the problem is with your system. One of such Windows service that is known to cause this problem is called Network Setup. If this service is not functioning as it should, it can, in some instances cause the “No Internet, Secured” issue.

Thus, as a viable solution, you will need to ensure this service is up and running. To do that, simply follow the steps below:

1. First, boot into your system as a full administrator.

2. Now, type Services into the Type here to search box, and click on Services.

3. When Services loads up, locate and double-click on Network Setup Service.

4. This will bring up the Network Setup Service Properties applet. From here, click on the Start button, then set Startup type to Automatic and click on OK.

5. Lastly, close Services then restart your system.

Reset Network Settings

Another method you can use to fix the “No Internet, Secured” issue is to reset your network settings back to its default.

To do that, simply follow the steps below:

1. First, ensure you’ve booted into your system as a full administrator.

2. Then press + I, then click on Network & Internet.

3. This will bring up the Network & Internet applet, from here, click on Status.

4. When the Status screen pops up, scroll down, and click on Network reset.

5. The Network reset option will appear, just click on the Reset now button and you’re done.

Check Internet Connection Settings

There are a number of internet settings and services that must be enabled before your system can establish a connection to the network. If, for any reason, one or more of these settings has been disabled, it can result in a “No Internet, Secured” error notification.

To determine whether or not something like that has happened, simply follow the steps below:

1. Follow steps 1 – 3 of Reset Network Settings.

2. From the Status screen, click on Change Adapter Options.

3. This will bring up the Network Connections applet, from here, double-click on your Network Connection and select Properties.

Note: This will vary, depending on whether you connect to the internet via your Ethernet port or Wireless Adaptor.

4. When you’re Network Connections Properties applet appears, make sure the follow services and protocols are ticked:

Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
QoS Packet Scheduler
Bridge driver
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Microsoft LLDP Protocol Driver
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
Link-Layer Topology Discovery Responder
Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper I/O Driver

5. Now, double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

6. This will bring up the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties applet, make sure Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS Server address automatically is checked. Then click on OK.

7. Restart your system, then check whether or not the issue is fixed.

Refresh IP and Flush DNS Cache

Issues with your IP address are known to cause connection problems. Thus, one of the quickest ways to resolve such issues, is simply to get your router to assign you a new one.

Corrupted DNS data can also cause connectivity problems. Flushing this data is a sure way of resolving this.

Thankfully, both tasks are relatively simple. You can find step-by-step instructions on how to do it, from my post on fixing DNS_PROBE_STARTED errors.

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