Let’s see FIX Internet Connectivity Issue with Windows 10 VPN connected devices. I have been hearing internet issues for VPN connected devices with Windows 10. This is a burning issue at this point in time when most of the users are working from home.
Issue
Microsoft released an optional update to fix the internet connectivity issue for Windows 10 devices. As per Microsoft, this issue is basically for:
- Manual or auto-configured proxies including VPN
An optional update is available to address internet connectivity issues on devices with manual or auto-configured proxies including VPNs. You will only need this update if you are affected by this issue.
Announcement from Microsoft Windows Update – https://twitter.com/WindowsUpdate/status/1244734139040821248
FIX Internet Connectivity Issue
An out-of-band optional update is now available on the Microsoft Update Catalog to address a known issue whereby devices using a proxy, especially those using a virtual private network (VPN), might show limited or no internet connection status.
We recommend you only install this optional update if you are affected by this issue. For more information, see the known issues section for your version of Windows 10 or see the links below.
For instructions on how to install this update for your operating system, see the KB for your OS listed below, all of which were released March 30, 2020:
- Windows 10, version 1909 (KB4554364)
- Windows 10, version 1903 (KB4554364)
- Windows 10, version 1809 (KB4554354)
- Windows 10, version 1803 (KB4554349)
- Windows 10, version 1709 (KB4554342)
Resources
- Out-of-band optional update is available for internet connectivity issues on devices with manual or auto-configured proxies including VPNs
- Unexpected Windows OOBE Screen after patch install