Windows 11 24H2 though works well for most users, it also causes quite a few problems for some others. We don't know how many computers are affected.
In October 2024, Windows Latest reported that Windows 11 24H2 has a bug that renders Wi-Fi connections unusable, meaning that the computer can no longer access the internet after the update.
It turns out that the issue is widespread and still not fixed.
Let's explain what happens to some of the computers after upgrading to Windows 11 24H2.
When some people started using Windows 11 24H2, they noticed that their devices were not getting an IP address. Instead they could see the APIPA address. For those who don't know, APIPA is basically the automatic private IP address, where Windows 11 tries to automatically assign a random IP address.
This happens when DHCP server he is not available.
Hundreds of people have reported the DHCP error and Microsoft has confirmed it. In fact, he already tried to fix the problem in an update Patch Tuesday in November 2024.
According to the release notes the company fixed an issue affecting some devices.
“This happens when a DHCP server response has duplicate DHCP options. This stops IPv4 connections on some networks," the company said.
How to fix Windows 11 Wi-Fi DHCP problem 24H2
If you are also experiencing the above problems with the DHCP server, try installing it Windows 2024 November 11 Update, which could help.
However, this is not the case for everyone. Wi-Fi and DHCP connections are still broken for some others even after installing the latest updates.
Microsoft is obviously aware of the mess it's caused and will give us more details at some point, along with an update that fixes the problem.
Until then, we have a solution that might work for some of you. Try the steps below as they have worked for many who had the same problem:
In Windows Search search for regedit.
The Registry Editor will open. In the Registry Editor, follow the path
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\WcmSvc
Inside WcmSvc, try to edit DependOnService and remove the line which says: WinHTTPAutoProxySvc
Click OK to apply the changes you made. Then open it Task Manager > Services and restart Windows Connection Manager (WcmSvc). Do the same for WLAN AutoConfig (WlanSvc).
Remember that this solution may not work for everyone.
We recommend going back to Windows 11 23H2 until Microsoft figures out what's breaking DHCP and the internet.
