Microsoft Edge And Other Microsoft Store Apps Not Connecting To The Internet After Installing Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Issue
After installing the Windows 10 October 2018 update (version 1809), Microsoft Store apps are no longer able to connect to the Internet. For example, Microsoft Edge is unable to connect to any websites, displaying the message, “Hmmm…can’t reach this page.” Apps like Mail, Calendar, and News are not working properly. And Microsoft Store says to check my connection.
Non-Store apps, such as Internet Explorer, are still able to connect to the Internet.
Resolution
Microsoft is aware of an issue after installing the Windows 10 October 2018 update (version 1809) that prevents Microsoft Store apps from connecting to the Internet on devices that have disabled IPv6. Microsoft is working on a solution that is planned to be released in a future Windows update. In the meantime, you can resolve this problem by enabling IPv6:
- Open the Settings app and select Networking & Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
- Select the network adapter you’re using (by clicking the appropriate link next to “Connections”) and select Properties.
- On the Networking tab, select the checkbox next to Internet Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) – as per image below.
- Select OK to save your changes.
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