Check the Wi-Fi or Ethernet icon, toggle Airplane mode off, restart the router, disconnect VPN, and run the Windows network troubleshooter. If other devices are online but this one isn't, forget and rejoin the Wi-Fi or reset network settings.

What ERR_INTERNET_DISCONNECTED means

Chrome shows ERR_INTERNET_DISCONNECTED (“No internet”, sometimes with the dinosaur game) when the operating system reports no active connection. Fix the device's connection and Chrome works again.

Signs of the problem

  • “No internet. Try checking the network cables, modem and router… ERR_INTERNET_DISCONNECTED”.
  • Every website fails, not just one.

Common causes

  • Wi-Fi off, Airplane mode on, or cable unplugged.
  • Router or ISP outage.
  • VPN or proxy blocking traffic.
  • Network adapter or driver problem.

Fixes to try, in order

  1. Check the basicsWi-Fi on, Airplane mode off, cable connected.
  2. Restart router and devicePower-cycle the router for 30 seconds.
  3. Disconnect VPN and proxyTurn off VPN apps and manual proxy settings.
  4. Run the troubleshooterWindows: Settings → System → Troubleshoot → Other troubleshooters → Network and Internet.
  5. Reset the networkRun the commands below as administrator, or use Network reset in Settings.

Command

ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdns
netsh winsock reset

Elevated Command Prompt; restart afterwards.

Check it's fixed: Websites load again in Chrome and other apps.

Prevent it from coming back

Keep router firmware and network drivers updated.