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Connection lost, but functionality is restored.

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Bosskj
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02-07-2016, 12:42 AM
#1
Hello, welcome to the forum! I’m just getting started and feel free to share my PC details if helpful. My brothers messed with my computer when I was away, so I had to reset Windows 10 to fix some issues. After resetting, I noticed something odd—my Ethernet cable was disconnected. At first, I thought it was a driver problem, but then I realized the internet still worked. It’s strange because it seems like the connection status isn’t clear. The internet is fine, but all the services that rely on it aren’t functioning properly. This is problematic since I need to activate Windows, but it keeps saying the internet is down. If anyone can assist, I’d really appreciate it.
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Bosskj
02-07-2016, 12:42 AM #1

Hello, welcome to the forum! I’m just getting started and feel free to share my PC details if helpful. My brothers messed with my computer when I was away, so I had to reset Windows 10 to fix some issues. After resetting, I noticed something odd—my Ethernet cable was disconnected. At first, I thought it was a driver problem, but then I realized the internet still worked. It’s strange because it seems like the connection status isn’t clear. The internet is fine, but all the services that rely on it aren’t functioning properly. This is problematic since I need to activate Windows, but it keeps saying the internet is down. If anyone can assist, I’d really appreciate it.

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Hell_Boy_90
Junior Member
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02-08-2016, 05:53 PM
#2
Avoid any trouble by performing a fresh installation of Windows through the media creation utility and resetting your storage device.
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Hell_Boy_90
02-08-2016, 05:53 PM #2

Avoid any trouble by performing a fresh installation of Windows through the media creation utility and resetting your storage device.

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frsandstone77
Member
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02-08-2016, 09:15 PM
#3
It lacks Wi-Fi and only supports Ethernet. I prefer not to restart Windows because I risk losing my software and it’s frustrating to reinstall. I’m looking for a solution so Windows acknowledges it needs internet access without drastic steps.
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frsandstone77
02-08-2016, 09:15 PM #3

It lacks Wi-Fi and only supports Ethernet. I prefer not to restart Windows because I risk losing my software and it’s frustrating to reinstall. I’m looking for a solution so Windows acknowledges it needs internet access without drastic steps.

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VebbiHD
Member
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02-12-2016, 10:30 PM
#4
Configure the connection to a fixed IP address. Alternatively, run AdwCleaner; if nothing appears, it suggests a simple fix involving Winsock reset. The first suggestion is recommended.
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VebbiHD
02-12-2016, 10:30 PM #4

Configure the connection to a fixed IP address. Alternatively, run AdwCleaner; if nothing appears, it suggests a simple fix involving Winsock reset. The first suggestion is recommended.