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The msftconnecttest.com/redirect URL is a legitimate Microsoft service used by the Network Connectivity Status Indicator (NCSI) to detect internet access, often appearing on captive portals. While generally safe, persistent redirects can indicate network issues, such as DNS failures or ISP outages. For technical details on how Windows manages these connections, visit Microsoft Learn .
msftconnecttest.com is a safe, legitimate Microsoft domain. It is not malware. However, malware can sometimes hijack your DNS settings to redirect legitimate traffic to malicious sites. If you see this domain constantly popping up in your browser without reason, it is wise to scan your system with an antivirus tool to ensure your Hosts file or DNS settings haven't been tampered with. msftconnecttest.com/redirect
: On public Wi-Fi (like hotels or airports), the network redirects this probe to a login page (a captive portal). Windows detects this and opens your browser to let you sign in. The msftconnecttest
msftconnecttest.com/redirect is a normal Windows feature for captive portal detection. If it appears only when joining public Wi-Fi, just complete the login and it should go away. If it appears constantly on your home network, try the troubleshooting steps above – and remember, your PC is not broken, and Microsoft is not spying on you through this domain. msftconnecttest
Then restart your PC.
