Windows 7 and 8.0 bug: Network icon is marked as “no internet access”

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When does windows mark network connection icon as having no internet access?

I have internet access, but the icon says I don't. If I run troubleshooter, it finds no any problems. But the icon still says no internet access (yellow triangle with exclamation mark).

UPDATE

Problem manifestates on several computers in the LAN, so it is not network card dependent.

Also problem is related with Windows Store operation: Windows 7 and 8.0 bug: Store: PC is not connected to Internet, try again later

Also problem disappears on Windows 8.1, so this is a bug of Windows 8.0

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Best Answer

Try the following : Go to Computer -> System properties -> Device Manager --> Network adapters: double-click this entry in the list

  • Now Right-click your network adapter (or wireless adapter) --> Uninstall … BUT LEAVE "UNCHECKED" the box marked “Delete the driver software for this device”
  • After uninstalling, the Device Manager list refreshes. In the blue area near the top of the screen, click Actions, then Scan for hardware changes.This should reinstall the network adapter, and the device driver software for it.
  • Restart your PC.
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