Internet Connectivity issues fix with Windows 10 KB4554364 Update

Microsoft released an out-of-band Window 10 update with a fix of the issue that crates Internet connectivity problem on devices with proxies including VPNs.

Microsoft stated last week that this Window 10 bug arises on most popular apps such as Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office and Office 365.

“Devices using a manual or auto-configured proxy, especially with a virtual private network (VPN), might show limited or no internet connection status in the Network Connectivity Status Indicator (NCSI) in the notification area. This might happen when connected or disconnected to a VPN or after changing state between the two. Devices with this issue, might also have issues reaching the internet using applications that use WinHTTP or WinInet. Examples of apps that might be affected on devices in this state are as follows but not limited to Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Office365, Outlook, Internet Explorer 11, and some version of Microsoft Edge.”

With the Windows 10 update titled 2020-03 Cumulative update version 1909 for x86 based systems –KB4554364, this issue has resolved.

“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,”

As per Microsoft’s suggestion, you only install the app when you have such issues arisen with the apps.

As the update is not offered by OOB update, the users must have to install the update manually from Microsoft Catalog.

The KB for the OS that were released on March 30, 2020 is listed below: