Windows 11 displays no network link yet operates with most standard functions.
Windows 11 displays no network link yet operates with most standard functions.
You're experiencing a situation where Windows 11 displays no internet connection, even though you can browse normally. The issue seems to occur with updates or programs like Nvidia GeForce Experience that check for connectivity, which fail because they assume you have no internet. In the bottom-right corner, it shows no internet, but after clicking "Diagnose Network Problems" in the top-left, it reports no issues, and then GeForce Experience also shows no connection. This is confusing, and you're seeking guidance.
I believe you might be misunderstanding your situation. If Windows 11 confirms, "You're connected to the Internet. We didn't detect any network issues," and you can browse without trouble, then your connection is active. The real issue likely lies with the NVIDIA driver software or its inability to update, which could be causing further complications.
Run "ipconfig /all", then execute "ping 8.8.8.8" and "tracert 8.8.8.8 targeting Google". Paste the findings into a new post.
Check Update History for any unsuccessful or troublesome updates.