Windows 10 - why can't older apps find an internet connection?

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Windows 10 - older apps can't find internet connection

I am having issues with older applications running under Windows 10 being able to find an Internet connection. The first problem I had was with The Weather Channel desktop. Every time I would boot up it told me it couldn't find an internet connection.

Now I am trying to use the Verizon software upgrade assistant, and I am getting the same type of error.

Why can't these older apps recognize that I have an internet connection? Everything else works fine. I have a wired ethernet connection connected to a router which is wired to a Xfinity cable modem.

Thanks.
 

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