Fix “Internet is not accessible, secured” WiFi network error

Do you keep getting the message "No Internet, secured"? Try these tips to fix this common wireless error.

Fixing wireless networking issues in Windows 10 is usually straightforward. On occasion, you might encounter a "No Internet, secured" message that appears as a pop-up in the system tray.

There is a problem with the wireless configuration or connection. This error is frustrating, but it is relatively easy to fix. Here are eight solutions to fix the "No Internet, secured" Windows 10 error.

"No Internet, Secured" Means?

The error message may have appeared in the System Tray area of the Windows 10 taskbar. It may also have appeared as a notification. However, what does "No Internet, Secured" actually mean?

Windows 10's error message is unusually vague, usually indicating that your internet connection is down. However, it can also appear when you are connected.

Are you confused? It's not surprising. The error appears to be intentionally vague. It matters not whether or not your computer is secured if it no longer has an internet connection.

The issue can occur on any Windows 10 device, but it is most prevalent on Microsoft Surface devices. Depending on whether your computer relies on the same network card or driver, you may see this. The "No Internet, secured" error can also be caused by other conditions.

Error "No Internet, Secured" fix

This ambiguous error can be fixed in several ways. The method you choose will depend on your computer setup and network adapter. Therefore, not all of these fixes will work. However, we've arranged them in order of likelihood - just follow the tips in order.

This list will give you an idea of what needs to be done to fix the "No Internet, secured" error:

Disable your VPN
Windows 10 IP configuration should be refreshed
Winsock should be reset
Your PC's connection properties should be checked
Turn off IPv6
Configure a New DNS Server
Drivers for network devices should be updated
Use the Network Troubleshooter in Windows 10

Prior to attempting to correct the error, read the steps carefully.

2. Disable Your VPN

Have you ever connected your PC to a local Wi-Fi network to be greeted by the "No Internet, secured" error message?

You don't need to worry. If you are using a VPN, the built-in security features of the VPN client can cause this problem. The kill-switch can disconnect you from the internet when the VPN server goes down.

Use the disconnect function to try disabling your VPN (or exit it altogether) to determine whether this is the problem. Next, try connecting to the internet and visiting a regularly updated website-perhaps a news site.

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3.Refresh the Windows 10 IP Configuration

If you do not use a VPN, are you still receiving the "No Internet, secured" message? Here are some commands you can use.

Right-click Start and select Windows PowerShell. Enter the following commands in the following order:

Refresh the Windows 10 IP Configuration

Do you still receive the "No Internet, secured" message if you don't use a VPN? Try these commands.

Right-click Start and choose Windows PowerShell. Run these commands in the following order:

"ipconfig /release

ipconfig /renew"

3. Reset Winsock

Another command-line solution to the "No Internet, secured" error is to reset Winsock.

Its name sounds like a feature of your local airfield, but Winsock is actually the Windows Sockets API. This is a specification for your PC's communication with network services, specifically the widely used TCP/IP.

To reset Winsock, use the following command:

"netsh winsock reset catalog"

Please wait a moment; if the network does not automatically reconnect, please reconnect manually.

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4. Review the connection properties on your PC

Still no joy? It's time to check your PC's network adaptor.

Click the Wi-Fi connection icon in the system tray, then click Network & Internet Settings to get to the settings screen.
Right-click the connection concerned, click Properties, and then click Change adaptor options. Make sure the following are checked:

Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
Link-layer Topology Discovery Responder

Please click OK to confirm. When prompted, restart Windows if necessary.

5. Disable IPv6

IPv6 is a networking protocol designed to replace IPv4 due to the latter running out of IP addresses. However, while IPv6 should run on most hardware, it is susceptible to errors.

You can disable IPv6 by repeating the previous step. Simply uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click OK to confirm the choice. Restart your Windows 10 PC when prompted.

6. Set a New DNS Server

DNS (Domain Name System) is like the phonebook of the internet, except that it is automated and covers the globe. If you type www.makeuseof.com in your address bar, DNS converts the URL into an IP address, which takes you to the website you requested.

Occasionally, your system's DNS configuration fails. Though it isn't always clear whether that is the cause of the "No Internet Secured" error, it is a fix worth trying.

Open the settings screen by clicking the Wi-Fi connection icon in the system tray, then Network & Internet Settings.
Here, click Change adaptor options, right-click the connection concerned, and click Properties.
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties.
Check Use the following DNS server addresses and input:
Preferred DNS Server: 9.9.9.9
Alternative DNS Server: 1.1.1.1
Press OK

7. Install the latest network device drivers

The device driver for your network card may be at fault, so it is worth updating it.

To access Device Manager, right-click Start.
Expand Network Adapters, select your network device, and right-click.

Reboot Windows after the device driver has been updated. If everything went well, Windows 10 should automatically connect to the network.

If this doesn't work, try Disabling the device, rebooting the computer, then Enabling it again.

8. Run the Windows 10 Network Troubleshooter

If you still receive the "No Internet, secured" error message and the computer remains offline, try this.

Several troubleshooting tools are available in Windows 10, software toolkits that automatically look for errors and suggest (or perform) repairs.

To launch the Network Troubleshooter, press Windows key + I to open Settings, then Network & internet > Network troubleshooter.

You can repair your network connection by following the steps in the tool.

Windows 10 Error "No Internet, Secured": How to Fix

You should have resolved your issue and have reconnected your Windows 10 PC by now. If not, there's a small chance that the issue lies with the network itself. Consider connecting to a different network and comparing the results.

If the problem is with your network, restart the router before reconnecting.