Typically, users do not experience WiFi issues with Windows 11. But recently, many users reported that they suddenly encountered a no internet secure error when they connected to a saved network.
There are many reasons for the No Internet Secured error. Knowing these reasons can help us resolve No Internet Secured errors.
What does the No Internet Secured error mean?
A No Internet Secured error will appear on your computer when you use the correct password to connect to a WiFi network but cannot connect to the Internet.
Improper network configuration on Windows devices, outdated drivers can all cause No Internet Secured errors. If you’re using a laptop, your Power management settings may also cause the No Internet Secured error.
If No Internet Secured error is caused by software, you will be able to easily fix it. This article will introduce 6 different methods to fix No Internet Secured error in Window 11.
6 ways to fix No Internet issue on WiFi on Windows 11
Method 1: Update the network driver
If your network driver has not been updated recently, then you can try to update the network driver to resolve the No Internet Secured error.
First, search for and open Device Manager in the start menu.
Double-click the Network Adapters category to expand it. Once expanded, find the WiFi component from the list and double-click it to open its properties.
Click the Drivers tab on the WiFi properties window. Click the Update Driver button.
Click Update Driver Automatically in the Update Driver window to download the driver from the Windows server. If you already have the latest driver available on your computer, click the Browse Driver option to browse for the driver file using File Explorer.
After updating the network drive, see if the No Internet Secured error is resolved, if not, read the next method.
Method 2: Run the Internet Connections and Network Adapters troubleshooter
If the first method doesn’t work, try running the Internet Connections and Network Adapters troubleshooter to fix No Internet Secured error caused by an incorrect configuration.
Open the Start menu and click the Settings app.
In the left sidebar of the Settings window, select the System tab.
Then, scroll down to find and click Troubleshoot.
Under the “Most Frequent” section, find and click the “Run” button on the far right of the “Internet Connections” tile.
In the troubleshoot window, click the Troubleshoot my Internet connection button. Next, Windows will automatically detect the problem on the Windows PC. Once detected, Windows will fix the problem itself.
If the Internet Connections troubleshooter does not resolve your problem, you can run the network adapter troubleshooter.
Find “Network Adapters” from the “Additional Troubleshooting” section and click the “Run” button on the far right edge.
In the troubleshooter window, click the WiFi option, and then click the Next button to run the troubleshooter for the WiFi adapter. When a problem is detected, Windows will report the problem on the same window.
Method 3: Disable the IPv6 option from the adapter settings
Open the Start menu and click Settings.
In the left sidebar of the Settings window, click the Network & Internet tab.
Next, scroll down and click on Advanced Network Settings.
In the opened window, right-click on the “Wi-Fi” option. Then, select the Properties option from the context menu.
In the Wi-Fi Properties window, locate to Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv6), then click the preceding checkbox to uncheck the option, click the OK option, and close the window.
Now you can see if the No Internet Secured error has been resolved, if not, keep reading.
Method 4: Change power management settings
If you are using a laptop, changing the power management settings can also help resolve the No Internet Secured error.
Open the start menu and search for Control. From the search results, click Control Panel.
In the Control Panel window, click Power Options.
Find your currently selected power plan and click “Change plan settings” on the far right. Click the “Change advanced power settings” option.
In the Power Options window, double-click Wireless Adapter Settings.
Double-click the “Power Saver” section to expand, click the drop-down menu next to the “Use Battery” option, and select the “Maximum Performance” option from the list.
Repeat the process for the “plugged in” option to make sure your network adapter doesn’t go to sleep. Then, click the Apply button to close the window.
Method 5: Reset TCP/IP, Firewall settings using Command Prompt
Resetting TCP/IP settings, flushing DNS, resetting firewall settings, renewing IP configuration leases when resetting Windows Sockets can help you resolve No Internet Secured error.
Open the start menu and search for Terminal, from the search results, right-click Terminal, click the Run as administrator option.
Click the Yes button on the UAC (User Account Control) window to continue.
In a terminal window, click the down arrow on the tab bar, click the Command Prompt option to open the Command Prompt tab.
On the Command Prompt tab, enter and execute the command: netsh int ip reset
Then, copy and paste the following commands and hit Enter after typing each command to execute them individually.
netsh advfirewall reset
netsh winsock reset
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
Once done, restart your PC and check if you can now connect to WiFi.
Method 6: Reinstall all network adapters
If none of the above methods work, as a last way, you can completely uninstall and reinstall all network adapters on your device. However, doing so will delete any WiFi passwords you have saved.
Open the Start menu and click Settings.
In the left sidebar of the Settings window, click the Network & Internet tab.
Scroll down and click Advanced Network Settings.
Find the “More Settings” section and click “Network Reset”.
Click the “Reset Now” button on “Network Reset” to start resetting the network adapter on your device.
Note: The above method will completely uninstall and reinstall all network adapters on your device. It will also uninstall any VPN software and virtual switches you may have installed on your system.
Conclusion
If you are facing No Internet Secured error on wifi on Windows 11, you are recommended to try above 6 ways to solve it.
