How to Repair “Windows Could not Automatically Detect this Network’s Proxy Settings” Problem in Windows 10

One of the best reasons why Windows 10 is so popular is the diagnostic toolkit that you can use to check for any connectivity issues on your computer. This troubleshooter automatically fixes any errors you find so you can continue to use your computer. One problem that can occur is the error “Windows could not automatically detect proxy settings for this network”.

This error can be indicated by the yellow warning sign above your network name in the taskbar. If you click on it, you’ll also get the message “Windows failed to automatically determine proxy settings for this network.” read more

How to Troubleshoot ‘Wifi doesn’t have a valid IP configuration’ Error Message

Do you regularly encounter the “Wi-Fi does not have a valid IP configuration” error message when diagnosing an inactive Internet connection in Windows 10? This happens when your computer cannot get a working IP address (Internet Protocol) via Wi-Fi. A similar IP-related error can also occur on an Ethernet network.

If restarting your computer didn’t solve the problem (try it if you haven’t already), the following troubleshooting tips should help you solve the problem.

What causes the “Wifi does not have a valid IP configuration” message?

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How to Resolve: No Internet Connection in Windows 10

Windows 10 updates tend to break things, and the latest Windows 10 version 2004 update was no exception. According to many forum posts, the latest annoying bug prevents Windows 10 applications from accessing the Internet, even if the PC is successfully connected and the web browser is working properly.

Unfortunately, the error appears without warning or reason. If you see a yellow “No Internet Access” error triangle in the Windows 10 taskbar and can’t connect to the Internet in apps like Steam, Spotify, or Fortnite, but can browse the web as usual, then you have an error. read more

How to Solve Network Discovery not Working in Windows 10 PC

In Windows 10, Network Discovery is a feature that allows you to quickly find devices connected to the network through File Explorer.

When you turn on the Network tab, File Explorer lets you see all the devices and even view their available resources, such as shared folders and printers, and more. The only drawback is that network discovery does not always work as expected and sometimes you may not find a computer, or you may see some, but others are missing.

Regardless of the cause, you can fix almost any network discovery problem by making sure the feature is enabled, running the necessary services and protocols, using Network Troubleshooter, or resetting the network stack in Windows 10. read more