What does this mean for commercial organizations, IT admins, developers, and end users? Microsoft Edge brings you a faster, more secure, and more modern web experience than Internet Explorer. The future of Internet Explorer ("IE") on Windows 10 is in Microsoft Edge. Updated/new questions are indicated below. Over the coming months a small subset of exceptional scenarios where IE11 is still accessible will be redirected to Edge, ensuring users access a supported and more secure Microsoft browser.Įditor's note: Questions in this FAQ will be added and/or updated over time to provide more detail. Under the "Virus & threat protection settings" section, click the Manage settings option.The retired, out-of-support Internet Explorer 11 desktop application has been permanently disabled through a Microsoft Edge update on certain versions of Windows 10.īased on customer feedback, organizations will maintain control over when to remove IE11 UI elements from their devices.Search for Windows Security and click the top result to open the app.To disable the Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 11, use these steps: If you have another application, check the software support website for more details. This guide outlines the steps to disable the Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Firewall. By disabling them and testing connectivity, you can confirm whether the security software is causing problems. If you use third-party security software for malware and firewall protection, sometimes, these solutions can prevent you from accessing the internet in some way or another. How to disable security apps to fix internet access Click the Advanced options page on the right side.Īfter you complete the steps, the driver will be removed from the computer, and after the restart, the system will detect and reinstall the hardware again.To update the network driver on Windows 11, use these steps: If the computer doesn't have a reliable connection, but it's still possible to connect it to the internet, you can use Windows Update to check for driver updates. And you can try rolling back to a previous version of the driver since the device may still work with an older driver. You could uninstall the drive if a recent update damaged it. You can update the network adapter driver, if applicable. If this is the case, you have three options. On Windows 11, it's common that a network adapter driver may cause compatibility problems after installing a feature or quality update. How to fix network driver problems on Windows 11 Also, you will have to reconfigure other networking software, such as VPN clients (if applicable). Resetting the networking adapters means you must re-enter the security key when connecting to the wireless network. Click the Troubleshoot page on the right side.Īfter you complete the steps, you should be able to connect to the network and the internet.To fix an internet connection with the network troubleshooter on Windows 11, use these steps: On Windows 11, you can also use a specific troubleshooter to resolve networking issues on your computer. How to fix internet access with Troubleshooter To reboot the router (also referred to as modern or firewall), use these general steps:Īfter you complete the steps, allow three to five minutes for the device to boot and check the connection. If this is the case, restarting the network device may fix the connection and other networking issues.
It can also be a coincidence that your home router stops working soon after updating to the most recent maintenance patch of Windows 11.
You can refer to this guide for more details on how to manage wireless settings on Windows 11. Once you complete the steps, the computer should once again connect to the network and the internet. Continue with the on-screen directions to connect.To enable the Wi-Fi adapter on Windows 11, use these steps:
If you have a laptop and there isn't a connection to the internet, the wireless adapter may be disabled. However, if you can still access the internet from another device in the same network, it could be another problem with the computer. If this is the case, the problem could be something happening with your internet provider. Confirm successful replies without packet loss in the output.Īfter you complete the steps, if you see "4" successful replies in "Packets," the connection between the computer and router is working.Quick tip: You can also use the ping 127.0.0.1 command to test whether the networking stack is installed correctly.
This example tests the connection between the computer to the router with the 192.168.1.1 address: ping 192.168.1.1 In the command, remember to change the 192.168.1.1 for the router's IP address.