"No Internet" [yellow triangle with exclamation point"

Question

_{Monday, April 29, 2019 2:11 PM}

What does that little yellow triangle with the exclamation point indicate? It shows up in the system tray (on the taskbar) on top of the Network icon.  If you hover over it, it will say "no internet" BUT the machine clearly has internet access.  What is Windows trying to do that makes it think it has no internet access?  And is there any downstream impact if we dont let Windows have what it wants? (I suspect we are blocking a particular website).

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_{Monday, April 29, 2019 2:12 PM}

NOTE: sometimes it goes away (especially after i log in for a moment).

_{Tuesday, April 30, 2019 8:24 AM}

Hi,

Don't worry. It is normal behavior that blocking a particular website. 

Many times, the problem appears because of wrong icon mapping. It is not related to network connection.

Please refer to the link below:
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/limited-network-connectivity-in-windows-10  

Please Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.  

Best regards,

Travis

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_{Tuesday, April 30, 2019 10:42 AM}

Hello,

Please run Network Adapter troubleshooter from Settings app > Update & security > Troubleshoot. See if this helps.

If issue still persists, try Network Reset:

https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-reset-network-settings-to-default-in-windows-10

Hope this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

Microsoft MVP (Windows and Devices for IT)

Windows Insider MVP

Windows Help & Support [www.kapilarya.com]

_{Tuesday, April 30, 2019 5:18 PM}

Thank you.  I more interested in understanding what the exclamation mark is checking for that makes it think there is an issue.  Because it's possible that what it is looking for, we have purposedly prevented.  Do you know what checks that it does before it determines to show the yellow exclamation mark?  What is is testing for?

_{Wednesday, May 1, 2019 8:12 AM | 1 vote}

Hi,

Please refer to the link below:

Yellow Triangle over Network Connection icon: what it is, why it happens and how to fix it

https://www.ryadel.com/en/yellow-triangle-over-network-connection-status-how-to-fix-it/ 

Please Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.  

Best regards,

Travis

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_{Wednesday, May 8, 2019 9:36 AM}

Hi,

Just checking in to see if the information provided was helpful.

Please let us know if you would like further assistance.

Best Regards,

Travis

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_{Tuesday, May 14, 2019 4:31 PM}

that's all.  Travis' answer was super helpful.  thank you!!

_{Wednesday, May 15, 2019 1:57 AM}

Hi,

I am pleased to know that the information is helpful to you. 

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Best regards,

Travis

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