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FIX: Internet browser working but not apps
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Sometimes you may notice that your Internet works with one of your web browsers, but not with other Internet-enabled apps.
More often than not, this issue is likely caused by an incorrect proxy configuration on your PC.
According to users who have experienced this problem, their Internet connection worked great in Firefox.
However, it didn’t work at all while usingChrome, Edge, and other apps installed on their PCs, such as Microsoft Store.
If you’ve been also affected by this issue, check out our suggestions below and learn how to fix it with ease.
What can I do if my Windows 10 apps can’t connect to the Internet?
Run Windows Store troubleshooter
Windows’ built-in apps troubleshooter can help you fix issues with Microsoft Store and any of its apps.
Check out how you can use it in this situation:
Disable VPN and Firewall
Disable proxy for LAN
Disable proxy for LAN
Improper proxy configurations can mess with your PC’s ability to use an Internet connection outside of your browser.
Can’t disable proxy on your Windows 10 PC? Check out our guide and learn how you can fix this issue quickly.
So it makes sense that disabling proxy on your network for a while can help turn things back to normal.
Conclusion
All things considered, if you notice that yourInternet connectionworks on a certain web browser, but not with other apps on your PC, you’re in the right place.
The issue is most likely caused by an incorrect proxy configuration on your computer and our guide can help you fix it in no time.
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Vlad Constantinescu
Vlad might have a degree in Animal Husbandry and Livestock Management, but he’s currently rocking anything software related, ranging from testing programs to writing in-depth reviews about them.
He spent 3-4 years as a software editor at Softpedia and another year as a VPN specialist before he landed his current job as an author at Windows Report.
In his free time, Vlad enjoys playing guitar, doing jigsaw puzzles, researching cybersecurity, and even having a good read on rainy days.
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