Question Disable/ Stop Automatic Browser opening when System detects that there's no internet connection

[akaikisaki]

Hi All,

Good day to you.

I'm using Windows 10 on a desktop, with Internet connected through LAN.

Whenever there's no internet connection, specially when I'm starting the PC, the default browser will open and it redirects to some pages. I think it tries to show the standard MSN page but since there's no internet, it then redirects to the Internet Modem's page, in my case, the MiWiFi page. (I have an MI router).

I usually turn my router off when I'm not using it. After turning it back on, it takes around a minute to connect to the internet.

If internet is connected and then PC is turned on, then this issue or I may say, some kind of default executable behavior doesn't happen. It happens only when it detects there's no internet connection.

The same issue was happening in Chrome and right now in Firefox. I think it might be some Windows' functionality or Router functionality. But don't know what to do.

Although it's not a big issue, but I would still like to stop this functionality.
Can anybody please help.

Thanks..

 

[SkyNetRising]

Whenever there's no internet connection, specially when I'm starting the PC, the default browser will open and it redirects to some pages. I think it might be some Windows' functionality or Router functionality. But don't know what to do.
Although it's not a big issue, but I would still like to stop this functionality.
Can anybody please help.

Probably some scheduled task, that gets triggered on logon.
Check Task Scheduler.

There will be a lot of tasks to check through.
Might be easier just to turn on modem couple minutes before turning on your pc.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

If internet is connected and then PC is turned on, then this issue or I may say, some kind of default executable behavior doesn't happen. It happens only when it detects there's no internet connection.

sounds like an auto alert about the fact that the detected modem/router cannot connect to the internet.

probably an option to report an issue and/or connect via another method besides wired.

might be some Windows' functionality or Router functionality. But don't know what to do.

make sure the internet connection is available when powering on the system.

why exactly do you always power it off?

 

[akaikisaki]

Probably some scheduled task, that gets triggered on logon.
Check Task Scheduler.

There will be a lot of tasks to check through.
Might be easier just to turn on modem couple minutes before turning on your pc.

Thank you for the response.

Turning on the modem is fine. But I wanted to know was, what can be done to stop this.
If it's a controllable functionality , then there must be an option to turn it on or off.

 

[akaikisaki]

sounds like an auto alert about the fact that the detected modem/router cannot connect to the internet.

probably an option to report an issue and/or connect via another method besides wired.

make sure the internet connection is available when powering on the system.

why exactly do you always power it off?

Thank you for the response.

Reporting may mean that it's an issue. But I think it's just some kind of functionality rather than a bug or an issue.

I think it must be some kind of design or functionality in windows or the modem. And there might be some way to control it.

As for why I power it off, it's just my personal preference. A bit complicated and philosophical to explain and people might find me strange, but I try to reduce unnecessary wastage wherever I can. Like turning off a dripping water tap in a public place, using less number of hand tissue papers in a restaurant, returning the ketchup sachets back to the counter whenever I don't need them rather than throwing them in the dustbin, turning off the lights in the rooms when no one is there, using the same burnt matchstick again till it's completely burnt out with a cigarette lighter, and in this case, turning off the modem when not in use to save electricity (energy/ power). All my friends call me strange for all this, but then, it's just something which I think is right and it's fine if no one else thinks like this.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

why I power it off, it's just my personal preference

well if you want to avoid this popup message, stop doing it.

Reporting may mean that it's an issue. But I think it's just some kind of functionality rather than a bug or an issue.

i meant the redirected page for the modem/router's WiFi.
since it cannot detect a LAN connection it would probably default to another option for alternate connection and/or reporting an issue.

think it must be some kind of design or functionality in windows or the modem

definitely is.

 

[akaikisaki]

well if you want to avoid this popup message, stop doing it.

What you're suggesting is kind of a workaround. I can turn on the router and then turn on the PC. Or simply close the browser when it starts in case of no internet connection.

What I wanted to know if this is some kind of design or functionality, then is it controllable by the end user. If yes, then how.

 

[SkyNetRising]

What I wanted to know if this is some kind of design or functionality, then is it controllable by the end user. If yes, then how.

Check Task Scheduler.
Look for tasks, that get triggered with user logon.

Note - total number of tasks, you'll have to go through, will be in several hundreds.
It will take a considerable time to check them all.
If you're willing to spend the time, you can probably find the offending task.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

What I wanted to know if this is some kind of design or functionality

definitely is.

since it cannot detect a LAN connection it would probably default to another option

which this popup is likely trying to direct you to.

that does not mean you can disable it.
to totally disable it your only option may just be to get another modem/router.

 

[Ralston18]

Turn on PC
Test for Internet
If Internet available - continue
Else close brower.

Is that a fair description of the requirement(s)?

My thought is that you could use some sort of script that is launched via Task Manager > Startup.

Writing the script is doable but could become cumbersome. And problematic in the long term.

Overall, just leaving the modem and router on 24/7 may be less wasteful.

Simply look for some other ways to reduce energy consumption somewhere else to balance things out.

There are others like you who do what they can in small ways and big ways. There are always trade-offs involved.

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Side note:

As for ketchup sachets - likely that the counter people will just throw the satchet away for fear of tampering, poisoning, spoilage, etc.. They may not be allowed to use/reuse the sachets even if the sachets appear unopened or intact. Maybe it was picked up out in the parking lot....

If they are your sachets - take them home. If not your sachets - save yourself and others by dustbinning the sachets.

Just my thoughts on that matter.