Most apps and programs on your rig require internet access to function.
Therefore, when apps cant connect to the internet on Windows, they are of little use.
Fortunately, its possible to fix this annoying issue.
Here are a few effective solutions to try if apps on Windows are unable to connect to the internet.
Disable Windows Defender Firewall
Windows Defender Firewall keeps track of all apps and programs that connect to the internet.
you might temporarily kill the Windows Defender Firewall to see if it fixes the issue.
Check to see if your apps can connect to the internet now.
If this solves your problem, you may have to allow your apps through Windows Firewall.
Disable Your Antivirus Program
As with the firewall, your antivirus can also cause connection issues.
To rule out this possibility, you should disable your antivirus program temporarily.
Simply right-punch the antivirus program’s taskbar icon and selectDisable > Disable until the next restart.
To run Windows Store Apps troubleshooter:
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Reset Microsoft Store Cache
A damaged Microsoft Store cache could affect Windows apps and prevent them from functioning properly.
When this happens, youll face all kinds of issues with your apps, including the one discussed here.
Thankfully, it’s quite easy toreset the Microsoft Store cache on Windows.
Here’s how to do it.
A blank command window will appear on your screen and execute the command.
When the process is complete, the Microsoft Store will launch on its own.
After that, try using your apps again and look to see if the issue is still there.
It’s possible that your apps are using a proxy server that no longer works.
you might try disabling the proxy server to see if that resolves the problem.
In most cases, it’s possible for you to fix such issues by resetting the Winsock data.
Heres how to do it.
To reset web link configs on Windows:
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In a clean boot state, Windows only runs with essential drivers and programs.
This can help you determine if a third-party app or service is causing trouble.
One of the solutions listed above should help resolve any underlying issues and bring your apps back online.
