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Hi Friends,

I have a weird problem with my system. Whenever I Type IPConfig in Command Prompt. I got error of Media Disconnected. If I tried to ping to any site it gives me error that requested host is not found.

But the most weired thing is I am connected to the internet and I can easily access any site that is not under restriction of firewall.

Now You guys must be thinking then what's the issue. Basically I have come to this point because I cannot connect to the mail server in my outlook find the issue of server not found put me through this and I have come to the conclusion that in cmd mode I am not able to ping the any of the site. and on going to the ipconfig I find media disconnected issue.

I have tried to search for the same on internet but I come to conclusion that this issue happens in 80% CASES for the Wireless network user.

My Network DOES NOT show Unplugged Status. It is connected and receiving and sending the data properly. I am working on the same network throughout the day as I am a web developer. It causes no issues to development, Uploading submissions, surfing etc.. Even I am able to access the Main Server of my Company. But The Issues lies with the command prompt only I am not able to ping any damn site.......


Some Notable Points:

--> I am connected to the internet through Proxy.
--> I am not in the Domain of the network.

Thanks For all you Support In Advance.

Thanks & regards
Hemal Jivani
Smruti Compubits

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Brief, practical summary and next steps.

What you’re seeing is a classic proxy-vs-direct-traffic mismatch: the browser is configured to use an HTTP proxy so web pages load, but command-line tools and Outlook expect direct TCP/DNS access and therefore fail. As suggested, an HTTP proxy will not forward ICMP (ping) or most mail protocols. Also note that “Media disconnected” in the console can simply mean a different network adapter (or a virtual/unused adapter) has its link down while another adapter is handling your traffic — this matches ’s nudge to inspect adapter state.

Quick diagnostic checklist

  • Identify which physical or virtual adapter is actually carrying your web traffic (look at Network Connections / adapter details) and confirm it has an IP/DNS assigned.
  • Check the browser’s proxy settings and whether the proxy only supports HTTP/HTTPS (if so, other protocols won’t work).
  • Verify DNS resolution from the machine (if DNS fails, commands and mail server lookups will fail even though web proxy can fetch sites by its own DNS).
  • Inspect the hosts file and any firewall/AV application that might block non-HTTP outbound ports.

Actionable fixes

  • If the network requires a proxy and you need Outlook/mail, ask the network admin for a mail-relay or authenticated proxy that supports the needed protocols; Outlook will not use a browser-only HTTP proxy.
  • Rebuild the Windows network stack and reboot (this often clears odd “media disconnected” symptoms). Run these with admin privileges:
    netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt
  • If you need system-wide proxy behavior for non-browser apps, consider configuring the WinHTTP proxy to match the browser or using a SOCKS/SSH tunnel if allowed by policy.

If this doesn’t resolve it, collect the adapter details, DNS test results, and proxy configuration and post them here; that will make it possible to pinpoint whether the problem is proxy-only, DNS, adapter state, or a local stack corruption.

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Hi Friends,

I have a weird problem with my system. Whenever I Type IPConfig in Command Prompt. I got error of Media Disconnected. If I tried to ping to any site it gives me error that requested host is not found.

But the most weired thing is I am connected to the internet and I can easily access any site that is not under restriction of firewall.

Now You guys must be thinking then what's the issue. Basically I have come to this point because I cannot connect to the mail server in my outlook find the issue of server not found put me through this and I have come to the conclusion that in cmd mode I am not able to ping the any of the site. and on going to the ipconfig I find media disconnected issue.

I have tried to search for the same on internet but I come to conclusion that this issue happens in 80% CASES for the Wireless network user.

My Network DOES NOT show Unplugged Status. It is connected and receiving and sending the data properly. I am working on the same network throughout the day as I am a web developer. It causes no issues to development, Uploading submissions, surfing etc.. Even I am able to access the Main Server of my Company. But The Issues lies with the command prompt only I am not able to ping any damn site.......


Some Notable Points:

--> I am connected to the internet through Proxy.
--> I am not in the Domain of the network.

Thanks For all you Support In Advance.

Thanks & regards
Hemal Jivani
Smruti Compubits

in network connection how many icons do you have there. at the command prompt type ipconfig /all thi will show you all connection and state on your pc. what browser are you using for the internet.

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Hi Bobby

in network connection how many icons do you have there. at the command prompt type ipconfig /all thi will show you all connection and state on your pc. what browser are you using for the internet.

I am attaching the screen shot of what I get on typing the Ipconfig /all. I am using IE and FF both.

Thansk For all your Support

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Hello I get a windows ip configuration no operation can be performed on local area connection while it has its Media disconnected how do I go about this please help

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