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Apple Music App Installed from Microsoft Store No Longer Working on Windows 11, found issue after two days

after two days of testing all things, local windows 11 health of all apps and files, firewall and defender settings, found the issue with Apply Music, iTunes, Apple TV and all come down to one thing, Apple music can sign in online, but not on the app on…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-10T12:45:35.3666667+00:00
Peter Farrar 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T06:20:58.3833333+00:00
Hendrix-V 18,685 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Is there a way to verify if a Windows VPN client is properly blocking IPv6 leaks without third-party tools?

I'm currently evaluating a VPN client on Windows 11 (version 23H2) and I want to make sure it's not leaking my real IP address through IPv6. The client claims to have "advanced leak protection," but I prefer to verify this myself using built-in…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-12T15:51:09.9833333+00:00
Amir 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T17:44:29.8033333+00:00
Marcin Policht 107.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Windows 11 25H2 (Build 26200.9445) does not show the local PC in File Explorer Network

Hello, Windows version: Windows 11 Pro 25H2 OS Build: 26200.9445 Computer name: Lucas I am experiencing a Network Discovery problem on Windows 11 that seems to be related specifically to the local computer not being listed in File Explorer >…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-11T14:58:00.6233333+00:00
Lucas de Freitas Duarte 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-11T15:42:34.44+00:00
Ivan B 122.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Wi‑Fi option disappeared from Windows and settings only shows Ethernet

My Wi‑Fi option suddenly disappeared from the taskbar and from settings. Under network & internet, i can only see ethernet there is no wi‑fi toggle to turn on or off. I restarted the computer, but the wi‑fi option is still missing. I am using…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-11T06:48:13.8433333+00:00
Sourav Sahu 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T15:39:56.68+00:00
DaveM121 929.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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No wifi option in network settings

I have a no wifi option in the network settings and no steps and solutions so-far have worked for me. I tried troubleshooting and resetting the network. It seems it did nothing. My wifi adapters had nothing at all that looked irregular. Couldn’t…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-08T23:57:45.1566667+00:00
Eliel 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-10T19:33:53.33+00:00
EmilyS726 265.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how to solve this issue. new setup recently me setup recently. please help.

how to solve this issue. new setup recently me setup recently. please help.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-10-18T16:30:48.86+00:00
md sariful haq lelin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-10T13:08:29.9466667+00:00
lebusa 0 Reputation points
3 answers

KB5124008 on Windows 11

the patch KB5124008 on Windows 11 is stopping our connections for hundreds of our users, is there a patch coming out to fix this, rather that removing the patch that contains other fixes

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-10T09:17:58.14+00:00
Michael Naylor 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-10T11:11:00.25+00:00
SD - IA 178.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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casting to nest

cannot cast from computer to kitchen display nest

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-09T04:21:34.4066667+00:00
armand norelli 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-10T10:35:46.67+00:00
Vikki-T 10,015 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Hyper-V VMs do not have internet acces

The Hyper-V VMs do not have internet access. The Default Switch is configured as the network adapter for all VMs, and the Wi-Fi network profile is set to Private.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-08T20:27:04.71+00:00
Varughese, Biju 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-10T07:20:29.61+00:00
Hendrix-V 18,685 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Wi-Fi button dissapeared after i got locked out of my computer for repeated shutdowns

When i tried to open my computer after a few days of not using it, i couldn't log in since a message said that using a password to log in was blocked from repeated wrong guesses and shut downs and that i had to wait at least two hours to use it again. By…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-05T21:13:17.3466667+00:00
Soap Rabbit 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-09T00:28:53.45+00:00
Soap Rabbit 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Unable to connect to ethernet

My PC keeps defaulting to a Wi-Fi that is a wifi booster. How can I get it to default to Ethernet

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-08T16:15:39.93+00:00
Mark C 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-08T16:51:23.8433333+00:00
David-M 125.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

0x800704cf "youll need the internet for this"

getting this error code every time I try to log into any Microsoft app, but in my browser I can log on flawlessly. this happens on the Xbox app, Microsoft store, and Minecraft launcher.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-04T23:06:34.8933333+00:00
Kai Henderson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-08T08:34:56.5233333+00:00
Clary-N 15,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

cant log in

saying i don't have internet access even though I am connected to Wi-Fi for all of the Microsoft services on my desktop.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-04T22:55:17.44+00:00
Kai Henderson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-08T08:01:13.25+00:00
Norah-L 10,490 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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connection management

the tabs keep randomly opening more than once asking for my pin and i keep having to press x to close them and then more and more just keep poping up and i cant stop it

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-05T21:54:56.8233333+00:00
max milne 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-07T06:40:24.77+00:00
Hendrix-V 18,685 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Two Windows 11 cannot be seen on private network.

I have two windows 11 pc's that I have done everything I can find to enable share and discovery on private network. Interfaces are set to private network and all are in the default workgroup. I check the registry to ensure services recommended are on…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-05T23:21:02.8533333+00:00
William I Warren 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-06T02:10:04.33+00:00
William I Warren 20 Reputation points
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Swapped routers, printers offline

Switched routers (Netgear Nighthawk) and am having printer problems.  Printers are hardwired and basically nothing changed except the router; all network connections are the same. Software: Windows 11 (26200.9728); all drivers up-to-date Hardware:      …

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-03T17:42:59.0033333+00:00
Dale Webb 10 Reputation points
recommended 2026-09-05T11:06:42.7066667+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,545 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Connection to the internet not working

My computer disconnected from the Internet and cannot reconnect. How do I reconnect to the Web?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-04T14:24:15.37+00:00
PAOLA BORTOLOTTI-VAN LOON 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-04T22:58:10.6866667+00:00
Ivan B 122.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix my bluethooth

I can't possibly connect with bluethooth on this device. It doesn't show up next to my wifi button and airplain-mode. When i try turning it on via settings it just doesn't do anything.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-04T09:02:09.23+00:00
gustdierickx 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-04T09:36:25.99+00:00
DaveM121 929.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I do want to know the Eircom time limit on the home usage on the internet from their WIFI router or the modem on the daily routine and Your case number is 658349.

I do want to know the Eircom time limit on the home usage on the internet from their WIFI router or the modem on the daily routine and Your case number is 658349.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-03T16:33:57.8566667+00:00
Jevgeni Polujanov 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-03T16:49:54.66+00:00
CrazyKats 19,245 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

How to locate Wi-Fi password

Is my Wi-Fi password stored? If so, how can I locate and retrieve it?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-03T10:30:49.9566667+00:00
Richard Wanser 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-03T11:14:18.3866667+00:00
DYARI BARHAM 37,661 Reputation points Independent Advisor