How to Fix the 'No Internet, secured' Wi-Fi Error

The Problem

You are connected to your Wi-Fi network, and the password is correct, but underneath the network name it says "No Internet, secured". You cannot browse the web, even though other devices on the same Wi-Fi might be working perfectly fine.

Symptoms

• A yellow triangle over your Wi-Fi icon in the taskbar.
• Web browsers display "DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET" or "ERR_INTERNET_DISCONNECTED".

The Fix: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Run the Network Troubleshooter

Windows actually has a decent built-in tool for network issues.

1. Right-click the Wi-Fi icon in the taskbar.
2. Select Diagnose network problems.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts. Often it will fix the default gateway or reset the adapter automatically.

Step 2: Reset TCP/IP and Winsock

This is the most common fix for the "No Internet, secured" error. It flushes the IP stack.

1. Open PowerShell or Command Prompt as Administrator (Right-click Start -> Windows Terminal (Admin)).
2. Type these commands one by one, pressing Enter after each:

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

3. Restart your computer. Check if the internet is back.

Step 3: Change Your DNS Settings

Sometimes your ISP's DNS servers go down or are slow. Let's switch to Google or Cloudflare.

1. Press Win + R, type ncpa.cpl, and hit Enter to open Network Connections.
2. Right-click your Wi-Fi adapter and select Properties.
3. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
4. Select "Use the following DNS server addresses".
5. Enter Google's public DNS servers:
   • Preferred: 8.8.8.8
   • Alternate: 8.8.4.4
6. Click OK, then OK, and check your connection.

Step 4: Check if IPv6 Protocol is Disabled

1. Return to the Network Connections properties (Step 3).
2. Check the box next to Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6). If it is unchecked, check it and click OK.

Step 5: Reinstall Your Network Driver

If the driver has become corrupt, a reinstall might be necessary.

1. Right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager.
2. Expand Network adapters.
3. Find your Wi-Fi adapter (e.g., Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC or Realtek Wi-Fi).
4. Right-click it and choose Uninstall device. If asked to delete the driver software, check the box.
5. In the top menu, click Action > Scan for hardware changes. This reinstall the basic driver.
6. Connect to Wi-Fi again.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should regain internet connectivity. If the problem persists and all other devices are also disconnected, it might be an issue with your physical router or your internet service provider (ISP).