Windows 10 update fixes connectivity bug plaguing VPNs and proxies

The bug prevented apps, including Microsoft’s own Office suite, from accessing the internet.

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Microsoft today pushed out a new optionalWindows 10update meant to fix internet connection issues that were reported byVPNand proxy userslast week. The issue caused Windows to show a limited or no connection status with manual or auto-configured proxies. It also prevented some apps from connecting to the internet.

“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,” aMicrosoft support documentfor the update reads. The update applied to Windows 10 versions 1909, 1903, 1809, 1803, and 1709. The release notes for the update read:

Addresses an issue that might display a limited or no internet connection status in the notification area on devices that use a manual or auto-configured proxy, especially with a virtual private network (VPN). Additionally, this issue might prevent some devices from connecting to the internet using applications that use WinHTTP or WinINet.

Microsoft recommends that you install this optional update on PCs that have experienced this issue. If you have run into this problem, the update is available now via Windows Update.

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