I'm having a strange issue with my Windows 11 MSI laptop. The Wi-Fi connects just fine, and I can access my router's admin page. I can ping 8.8.8.8 without any problems, and when I use curl in the command prompt, it works too. However, all my web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) just hang on every website—they don't give me any error messages, just endlessly loading. Gmail gets stuck on the 'Google Workspace' logo with a loading bar that never completes. I've already tried resetting my network settings, disabling Windows firewalls, flushing the DNS, and resetting Winsock. I've also checked the proxy settings (manual proxy disabled, auto-detect on), cleared the hosts file, and switched the DNS settings to manual (using 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4). I'm really stuck on this, and I need my laptop for some projects that are due soon. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
2 Answers
Is overheating a problem for your MSI laptop? Poor cooling can cause the processor to throttle, leading to freezing issues or apps hanging, including browsers. Try turning it off for about 30 minutes or use a cooling pad to let it cool down before using it again. If it is overheating, that might be your culprit!
I've noticed similar issues on Windows 11 systems lately, especially with certain Wi-Fi drivers. In my case, toggling the Wi-Fi off for a short while and then turning it back on fixed the web loading issues. You might want to check if you have the latest Wi-Fi drivers for your MSI laptop. It could be some sort of wider issue with specific configurations or updates affecting connectivity. Also, let me know your Wi-Fi card type and Windows version, as that might help figure things out!
Yeah, my laptop does tend to overheat. It's a common issue with powerful systems. I had a battery issue last week, and I removed it, so I'm on power from the wall now. I've let it cool down for an hour—hopefully, that helps!