How to fix
Voice recognition not working: Windows says no internet connection is available
on Windows

Hello. I try to use the dictation function, and it is not happening. I hit the Win and H buttons and want to start voice recognition, but I get the message that there is no internet connection. The error gives a code 0x800704cf even. Can I solve this somehow?

Voice recognition not working: Windows says no internet connection is available is an error that can be related to the improper update installation or the failure of other processes. The issue can be caused by the synchronization of particular services or applications after the Windows operating system update.

The indication of the particular 0x800704cf error code shows that it can be related to various problems on the machine. However, users[ref en-1] mainly report the problem with the voice recognition and the problem with Windows dictation not working: Windows says no internet connection is available.

The issue can be fixed by troubleshooting and finding where the error resides from. But these reasons can be related to updates[ref en-2] of the operating system or malicious infections.[ref en-3] There are various files and system components that can get damaged or missing when processes fail.

Voice recognition not working: Windows says no internet connection is available is possible to fix this by altering some of the settings or at least checking if those preferences are set properly. As for the particular file damage, you can run [d1] to repair and solve these issues with missing system data or malware leftovers that interfere with the proper performance of the computer. You can also update OS again.

You should check to see if the particular connection is okay, reset the router, and reconnect all of the devices before jumping to more difficult solutions. If the internet connection is proper and you do not experience other issues with the internet, network, or other related applications, you need to follow the guide below to solve this.

1. Check DNS and IP address settings

• On your keyboard, hit Windows + R keys and type: ncpa.cpl
• Then on the Ethernet or Wi-Fi network tab, right-click then Properties.
• Make sure you only have these active providers:
  Client for Microsoft Networks
  Microsoft Network File and Printer Sharing
  QoS packet schedulers
  

  

• Now, double-click TCP/IP (IPv4) in the list.
• Check Obtain an IP address automatically and at the bottom.
• Check Obtain DNS server addresses automatically.

2. Reset the network Wi-fi card

• Right-click on the Windows start menu and select Device Manager.
  

  

  
  
• Then expand the network adapters.
• Right-click on the Ethernet or Wi-Fi card.
• Select Uninstall.
  

  

  
  
• Confirm the uninstallation of the device by clicking on Uninstall.
• Press F5 to refresh Device Manager and reactivation of the network card. 
• Reboot the computer to allow Windows to reinstall drivers.

3. Check the Microphone settings

• Launch the Settings app by pressing Win + I.
  

  

  
  
• Navigate to Privacy & security.
• Go to Microphone.
• Toggle the button next to the Microphone access to enable it.
  

  

4. Check language settings

• Press Win + I to launch the Settings app and navigate to Time & language.
• Find Speech.
  

  

• Select a language of your choice.
• Also, check the box next to Recognize non-native accents for this language.