Top 13 “No Internet Secured” Error Fixes For Windows 10

The “No Internet, Secured” problem is a pretty common error message that pops up every once in a while due to some wireless networking issue. Due to the same, a lot of people wind up in a state of confusion because despite being connected to your WiFi, you still can’t access the internet. Hence, if you open the internet browser in such a situation, then nothing will load. 

When you click the Network connection symbol on your System Tray you find the following message written underneath your WiFi router’s name. More or less every internet user has faced this error sometimes and knows how annoying it can get. If you are struggling with the same problem, then this article will guide you on how to fix “No internet, secured” error.

No Internet Secured Error Message

Meaning of “No Internet, Secured” Connection Error: Windows 10

You might have witnessed the “No Internet, Secured” error pop up in the System Tray region of your screen sometime. Or maybe you have seen it as a notification. If you were wondering what this message actually means, then allow us to clear your query. 

This is more like a vague message for Windows but it usually means that your system’s internet connection is not working. However, it might also occur when you have an active internet connection.

Secured internet refers to the use of password protection where a secure encryption method is utilized. “No internet secured” means you have entered the correct password for the network and are connected to it. However, you won’t be able to access the internet.

While it’s quite hard to pin a specific reason behind this error but it could be due to alteration in your IP configuration settings. This change in your Internet Protocol configuration could happen accidentally without you knowing. Or it might get set incorrectly due to simple actions like downloading and installing the latest Windows update

Check If The Problem Persists For Only One Or Multiple Devices

Before jumping into the fixes, first, check if only one device is facing this error or other devices connected to the network are also unable to secure a connection. The problem might be with your computer/laptop or with the access point/router itself. 

If only one device is connected then continue reading the following section that offers different solutions to fix the “No Internet, secured” error. And then, we have provided the steps to fix the error if multiple devices are facing the same issue.

13 Fixes For The “No Internet, Secured” Error

The no internet secured error can be resolved in several different ways. Given below are some of the best ways to fix this issue. However, remember that not all of these fixes will work. It depends entirely on your system setup and network adapter settings. It’s a bit tough to pin down the exact reason behind this error, so you might need to try out more than one of these fixes. Here are the top 13 fixes for the “No Internet, Secured” error:

1. Disable Your VPN

One of the reasons why you get the error “No Internet secured” is if you are using a VPN network. It might be the case that the VPN client’s in-built security settings are causing the problem. There could be a kill-switch in force that is set to disconnect you from the internet connection every time your VPN server goes down. 

So, firstly to check if this is the problem or not, you need to disable your VPN via the disconnect function. You can also exit the VPN entirely and then, check your internet again. Try visiting a trustworthy website that is updated regularly like a news site.

In case everything is in place and connects, then your problem was the VPN server. To get rid of the error, your VPN client needs to be updated. Once done, you have to connect to a fresh new VPN server.

2. Refreshing Your System’s IP Configuration

In case you are not using a VPN but still getting the error of “No Internet secured”, then you can use the following commands to deal with the problem. Right-click on “Start” and then click on “Windows PowerShell”. Else, you could also open the “Command Prompt”. Then, enter the following commands in the given order:

ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig command
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig flushdns
netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset

This will ask the router to assign a new IP address for your computer. Hopefully, this will solve your internet connectivity problem.

3. Check Your System’s Connection Properties

If the “No internet secured” error is still not resolved, then you need to check the network adapter of your PC. Go to the WiFi connection icon in your system tray and then, click on “Network & Internet Settings.”

Hit on “Change Adapter Options”. Then, scroll through the options and right-click on the connection that is causing issues. Click on “Properties” and confirm the given fields:

Click on “Properties”
  • Microsoft Networks Client
  • File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
  • QoS Packet Scheduler
  • Microsoft LLDP Protocol Driver
  • Link-layer Topology Discovery Mapper I/O Driver
  • Link-layer Topology Discovery Responder
  • Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
  • Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)

Double-click the “Internet Protocol Version 4” option. Now, confirm if the IP Address and DNS Server are checked for “Obtain Automatically.”

Now, click on ‘OK’ to confirm all the changes you made (if any) and restart Windows to check if the no internet access problem is solved.

4. Update Your Network Device Drivers

There could be a possibility that your network device driver is faulty. So, you need to update it to ensure smooth internet connectivity. 

  1. First, right-click on the “Start” button and then click on “Device Manager”. 
click on “Device Manager”.
  1. Then, expand the “Network Adapters” option and click on the network device your  WiFi is using.
expand the “Network Adapters” option
  1. Right-click and from the drop-down menu, click on “Update driver.”
click on “Update driver.”
  1. Now, your device driver gets updates and then, you’ll have to reboot Windows. If the update has been successful, then Windows 10 will automatically connect to the network. 
  2. Otherwise, click on “Disable device” first, then reboot your system and finally, click on “Enable Device.”

5. Run Network Troubleshooter

Another way to fix the error is by running the troubleshooter. You can try this out when your computer is offline. You’ll find several troubleshooting tools and toolkits in Windows that automatically look for errors and also, suggest repair actions.

If you want to launch the Network Troubleshooter and resolve the error, then follow the steps given below:

  1. Press the Windows key + “I” on your keyboard. This opens the “Settings” window. Or you can also type in Settings in the Start menu search bar and open the best match.
“Settings” window
  1. Then, click on “Network & Internet” from the Windows Settings popup window.
click on “Network & Internet”
  1. Scroll down and click on “Network Troubleshooter.”
Network troubleshooter

4. Now, if any errors are found, then it will fix them automatically.

Windows network diagnostics

6. Disable IPv6

Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) runs smoothly on most hardware systems but still, it is prone to errors. You might be getting the no internet secured error due to this reason. Fortunately, IPv6 can be disabled easily from “Network & Internet settings”. Just uncheck the box next to IPv6 and click on OK before restarting your system. Given below are the steps you need to follow to do the same:

  1. Click on the search icon on your System Tray and type in “Control Panel.” Then, click on it as it comes up in the search results.
Control Panel
  1. Now, the control panel window will appear. Towards the top right side, you’ll find the “View by” option. Change its settings to “Large icons.”
Change its settings to “Large icons.”
  1. Then, click on “Network and Sharing Center”. 
Network and Sharing Center
  1. Click on “Change adapter settings.”
Change adapter settings
  1. Right-click on the internet connection in question and then on “Properties.”
  2. Then, you’ll be shown all the items used by that connection. Scroll down through the list and uncheck the “Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)” option.
Wifi properties
  1. Click on “OK” and then your IPv6 will be disabled.

7. Set a Fixed DNS Server

A lot of times the “No Internet Secured” error is linked to the DNS server which translates the domain names to IP addresses. So, without a properly working DNS server, the internet cannot be accessed. 

  1. Go to “Properties” of the Network Adapter.
  2. Double-click on the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” option.
  3. Now, check the entries in the “Use the following DNS server addresses.”
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) properties
  1. Type in the following IP address:
  2. Preferred DNS server: 1.1.1.1
  3. Alternate DNS server: 1.0.0.1
  4. Click on “OK” and retry connecting to the internet to know if the “No internet secured” error is resolved.

8.Uninstall Applications That Might Cause Problems

Some users have also reported that the “No internet, secured” message can show up due to third-party apps installed on your computer. The reason behind this could be apps that manage your network connections.

Moreover, users have found that the error gets completely resolved after removing applications like ProSet. There could be several ways to remove an application from your computer but using an uninstaller software is the best option for this.

9. Change Your IP/TCP Properties

If you use Windows 10 creator’s update/Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, then you could also try modifying the TCP/IP settings:

  1. Hit and hold the Windows key. Then, hit the “R” key along with. Now, the run window will pop up.
  2. Type “ncpa.cpl” in the Run window and then, click on “OK”.
Type “ncpa.cpl” in the Run window
  1. This opens up the “Network Connections” window. Find your WiFi connection, and then, right-click on it. Click on “Properties.”
WiFi properties
  1. Double-click on the Internet Protocol 4 (TCP/IPv4) option.
  2. Click on the “Advanced” option located towards the bottom right hand side of the dialog box. 
  3. Navigate to a tab named “WINS”
  4. Scroll down to the NetBIOS setting. Click on “Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP” and then on “OK” for all the dialog boxes that appear. 
  5. Now, close all the open windows. After waiting for a couple of minutes, open the Network Adapter. This time, your IPv4 should be in the “Internet” state and you will be able to connect your system to the internet.

10. Change Power Management Properties

You might raise an eyebrow about this at first glance but power settings can affect your internet connection. So, it might also be the reason behind the “No Internet, secured” error message.

  1. Go to the search option in your System tray and type in “Power”.
  2. Click on “Power & Sleep” settings.
  3. On the right-hand side, look for related settings and hit “Additional Power Settings.”
  4. Now, a new window will open up. Click on “Change Plan Settings” beside the plan name that you have enabled.
  5. Select “Change Advanced Power Settings.”
  6. Under the “Wireless Adapter Settings” section and “Power Saving Mode”, check that you don’t have enabled the “Maximum Power Saving” option. 
  7. Note: This might turn off your device at times to save power. So, you need to change this to performance mode and click on Apply.

11. Disable WiFi sharing software

The router driver might clash with the wireless driver you are using. And this might be the reason why you are getting the error of no internet secured. Follow the given steps to resolve this conflict:

  1. Open the Network Adapters and right-click on the Wireless Network in use. Then, click on “Properties.”
  2. Select the “Sharing” tab.
  3. Uncheck the box next to “Microsoft Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol.” Also, uncheck other fields that are linked to Wifi sharing. If you are not sure about which items are related to Wifi sharing, then just click on every option and you’ll be shown a description of the same. 
  4. Once done, close the Network Adapters window and then retry connecting to the internet to check if the error is resolved.

12. Reset Your Internet Connection

  1. Go to the Wi-Fi network icon located on the System Tray and click on the Wi-Fi network that is showing this error.
  2. Click on “Forget” and also unplug your “Ethernet” cable (if any).
  3. After you have completely disconnected your device from the access point, click on “Airplane mode”
  4. Now, restart your system and then, switch off the “Airplane mode.”
  5. Then, connect to the Wi-Fi network located in the System Tray to check if the connection is normal.

13. Check Your Antivirus

As reported by the users, the “No Internet, Secured” error can also come up due to certain settings of your antivirus software. This can at times interfere with your internet connectivity and might lead to such errors. 

So, to fix this, open your Antivirus software and disable some specific features like its Firewall and check if that resolves your issues. However, if the issue persists, then you might need to disable or uninstall your antivirus application.

And if you find that removing the antivirus software will solve the issue, then, this is a good indication that you should consider switching to a separate antivirus service.

Fix For Multiple Devices Facing “No Internet, Secured” Error

If more than one/several devices can’t access the internet, then the problem most likely lies with your router or network access point. The first thing that you need to do is restart your network and here is how you should do that:

  1. Switch off your router and leave it like so for over 10 seconds. Then, restart the router, and allow it some time to get started fully. It can take up to 5 minutes.
  2. Now, if you have another access point, then restart that after 5 min. This too has to be turned off for 10 sec at least before plugging the power back in. 
  3. Finally, after yet another 5 min, restart your computer to check if the internet connection is fine or not.

Note: We need to turn the router off for 10 seconds at the least to allow them to deplete completely. These are tiny batteries that retain power for a couple of seconds after being turned off. So, when we wait for them to get discharged completely, this ensures that all temporary caches are cleared.

Another thing to try out if you use powerline adapters is to make sure that the wireless network extenders are on the same electric group. Try testing your network without them, or place all the adapters close to one another.

Does The Problem Persist Only Over Wired Or Wireless Network?

If you are still facing the “No internet, secured” error, then it would be wise to check if the problem persists only on your wireless network or on a wired connection too.

To know the same, connect your system directly to a router via a UTP. Now, if you can access the internet, then you need to focus on the wireless network only. Otherwise, you need to check the router.

Error Over Wireless Network Only

If the “No Internet, secured” error is occurring only while you use a wireless network, then check and alter the following settings:

  • If the channel of your wireless network is checked for automatic, then alter to channel 6 for 2.4Ghz and 44 for the 5Ghz channel. 
  • Reduce the 5Ghz channel width to 20Mhz.
  • Also, update your router’s firmware. 

Error With Both Wired And Wireless Networks

If you get the error over both your wired and wireless network, then the issue is most likely with your modem or router. If you have a separate router and modem, then ensure that the modem is in bridge mode. Also, the DHCP should be turned off.

Furthermore, you need to check the following settings:

  1. Ensure that the DHCP range is the same as that of the router
  2. Update the router’s firmware
  3. Change your DNS server to 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1
  4. If nothing works, then contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Perhaps, your modem or router is just broken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why am I getting No Internet, Secured?

There could be many possible reasons for this error. Perhaps your network adapters are outdated or maybe just restarting your computer will solve the problem. We have mentioned several fixes for the “No internet, secured” error in this blog. Check them out to gain better insight.

What does No Internet, Secured mean on WiFi?

“No internet secured” error when you attempt connecting to a WiFi network, indicates that you are connected to the network but cannot access the internet. There could be some issue with the access point or with your system. Check out the various fixes given in this blog to find a solution to your problem. Note that the exact cause behind this error is difficult to find and so, you might need to try out more than one fix.

How do I fix no secure Internet connection Windows 10?

There could be several ways to fix the no secure internet error. Some of these include disabling your VPN, altering IP configurations, updating network adapters, etc.

Final Words

We hope that the aforementioned solutions to fix the “No Internet, secured” error help you resolve your internet connectivity problem. Try troubleshooting first and if that doesn’t work, try resetting your router to check if there was a problem with the hardware.

If nothing works, then check if your Windows 10 system connects to some different network or not, like your mobile hotspot. You could also try a wireless network adapter that can be plugged into your USB port.

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