If you see this error in your browser: There is no Internet connection, this is frustrating, especially when you have the Internet connection but the error message still pops up.
But don’t worry. This is a common connection error and you can fix ‘There is not internet connection’ error with the solutions in this article.
How to fix There is no Internet connection
Here are the solutions to fix There is no Internet connection error. You shouldn’t have to try them all. Just try each one in turn until everything’s working again.
- Troubleshoot your Internet connection
- Reset your TCP/IP and renew IP address
- Update your network driver
- Check your proxy settings
Fix 1: Troubleshoot your Internet connection
If you see this “There is no Internet connection” error in your browser, you can first run the troubleshooter in your computer to troubleshoot the network issue and fix the error. Here’s how to do it:
If you’re using Windows 10:
1) Type Troubleshoot in the search box on your desktop, and click Troubleshoot.
2) Click Internet Connections, and click Run the troubleshooter.
3) Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the troubleshooting and fix the problem.
4) Run your browser again and search on the browser see if the error is removed.
If you’re using Windows 8:
1) Type Network problems in the Search box on your desktop, and then select Identify and repair network problems in the list.
2) Follow the steps in the wizard to diagnose and resolve your network problems.
3) Run your browser again and search on the browser see if the error is removed.
If you’re using Windows 7:
1) Right-click the Network icon in the notification area, and then select Troubleshoot problems.
2) Follow the steps in the wizard to diagnose and resolve your network problems.
3) Run your browser again and search on the browser see if the error is removed.
Fix 2: Reset your TCP/IP and renew IP address
Resetting your IP address can help remove the error “There is no Internet connection”, and help fix the connection problems in your computer.
1) Type cmd in the search bar, right click on Command Prompt (or cmd if you’re using Windows 7), and select Run as administrator.
2) In Command Prompt, type in the following commands. Press Enter on your keyboard after each command.
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /all
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /renew
netsh int ip set dns
netsh winsock reset
3) Exit Command Prompt and restart your computer.
Open your browser and check if the error has been removed.
Fix 3: Update your network driver
The missing or outdated network driver can cause the error “There is no Internet connection”, so you should update your network driver to the latest version.
There are two ways to update your network card driver:
Manually update driver: You can manually search for the latest version of your network driver, then download and install it in your computer. This requires time and computer skills.
Automatically update driver: If you don’t have time or patience, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.
Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it.You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making mistake when installing.
You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version, it takes just 2 clicks (and you will get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee).
1) Download and install Driver Easy.
2) Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
3) Click the Update button next to the flagged network device to automatically download the correct version of the driver (you can do this with the FREE version), then install the driver in your computer.
Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (this requires the Pro version – you’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All).
4) Restart your computer to take effect.
Now open your Chrome browser and see if the it fixes the error.
Fix 4: Check your proxy settings
The improper proxy settings can also lead to the connection issues and pop up with the error “There is no Internet connection”. So you should check the proxy settings in your computer.
1) In your Chrome browser, click the three dots at the upper right corner, and click Settings.
2) Click Advanced.
3) In the System section, click Open proxy settings.
4) In the Internet Properties pane, click LAN settings under the Connections tab.
5) Ensure to check the box next to Automatically detect settings and Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections). Then click OK to save the settings.
6) Restart your computer, and open your Chrome to see if the error is removed.
That’s it. Hope this article helps in resolving “There is no Internet connection” error and getting your connection back on track.