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Find out what Msftconnecttest Redirect (404/ (reported) Application not found) Error is, & how to stop it in Edge (ONLY).

i. (Some) Microsoft (team) performed the Microsoft Connect Test, according to the sub-page@ msftconnecttest.com/connecttest.txt: "Microsoft Connect Test". The Microsoft Connect Test is a network connectivity test that is performed by Windows 10 & Windows Server 2016 devices when they start up. The test checks to see if the device can connect to the internet and to Microsoft's servers. If the test fails, the device will display a notification that says "No internet connection."

TEST: If you'D land on msn.com/?ocid=wispr&pc=uxxx (MS identified 3-number ID here) when u access Msftconnecttest.com/redirect.

The Microsoft Connect Test is performed by the Network Connectivity Status Indicator (NCSI) service. The NCSI service is a Windows service that is responsible for monitoring the network connectivity of Windows devices. The NCSI service is started automatically when Windows starts up.

The MS Connect Test is a valuable tool for troubleshooting network connectivity problems. If you are having problems connecting to the internet, you can also run the Microsoft Connect Test manually, to see if it can identify the problem.

Here are the steps on how to run Microsoft Connect Test:

1. Press `Windows`+`R` to open Run dialog box.
2. Type `ncpa.cpl` and press `Enter`.
3. Right-click on the network adapter that U are using and select Status.
4. Click on the Details tab.
5. Scroll down to the Link Speed column and look for the value of "NCSI State."
6. If the value of "NCSI State" is "Disconnected," then the Microsoft Connect Test has failed.

If the Microsoft Connect Test has failed, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Restart your computer.
2. Check your network cables and make sure that they are properly connected.
3. Restart your modem and router.
4. Contact your internet service provider for help.

ii. Whether or not AUTO Microsoft Connect Test is legal depends on the specific circumstances. In general, it is legal for Microsoft to collect data about its users' network connectivity as long as it does not collect any personal information. However, there are some cases where it may be illegal for Microsoft to collect data about its users' network connectivity without their consent. For example, if Microsoft were to collect data about its users' network connectivity for the purpose of targeting them with advertising, it would likely be considered a violation of the user's privacy.

If you are concerned about the privacy of your data, you can disable the Microsoft Connect Test. To do this, open the Settings app and go to Network & Internet - WiFi - Manage known networks. Select the network that you are connected to and click on Forget. This will disable the Microsoft Connect Test for that network.

You can also disable the Microsoft Connect Test by editing the registry. To do this, open the Registry Editor and go to the following key:

```
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
```

Create a new DWORD value named NoDispNCSI and set it to 1. This will disable the Microsoft Connect Test.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask.

iii. The Microsoft Network Connectivity Status Indicator (NCSI) service is a component of the Windows operating system that is responsible for checking the network connectivity of a computer. NCSI uses a variety of methods to determine network connectivity, including:

* **Active probes:** NCSI can actively test the network by trying to connect to a specific website or server.
* **Passive probes:** NCSI can passively monitor the network for activity from other applications.
* **Network Location Awareness (NLA) service:** NCSI uses the NLA service to determine the network location of a computer.

NCSI is used by a variety of Windows features and applications, including:

* **The notification area icon:** NCSI updates the notification area icon with the current network status.
* **The Network and Internet settings page:** The Network and Internet settings page in Windows includes a section that displays the network status as determined by NCSI.
* **Windows Update:** Windows Update uses NCSI to determine if a computer has internet connectivity before downloading updates.

NCSI is a valuable tool for troubleshooting network problems, for advanced Windows network admins.

iv. The domain msftconnecttest.com is registered by Microsoft Corporation. It is used for testing the connectivity of Windows devices to the internet. The test consists of trying to download a file called connecttest.txt, if it is downloaded without any problem the operating system is fully functional for use.

More, The site does not have a certificate, according to Edge's "Not secure" warning.

Source: https://www.whois.com/whois/msftconnecttest.com.

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