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Komondor2240
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Mar 24, 2026

Windows 11 network issue: only browser works

After updating to Windows 11 25H2, the network shows normal but communication apps and accelerators won’t work. The network cable is fine, system repair didn’t help. Please help.

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  • Please run Network Adapter troubleshooter from Settings app > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters. Let us know what it reports back. 

    If issue still persists, try to perform Network Reset:

     

    1. Open Settings app, click Network & Internet > Status > Network reset link.

     

    1. Now click on Reset button on next screen.

     

    1. In confirmation prompt appearing next, click Yes.

     

    For detailed steps, you can refer this guide: 

     

    https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-reset-network-in-windows-11

     

    Let us know if this helps!

     

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