Laptop connected to internet but clock icon showing and messages not sending

It's strange that you're seeing the clock icon next to your messages, indicating that they're not being sent or received. Since your internet connection is fine and WhatsApp is working fine on your phone, there might be an issue with the app or software on your laptop. And if its app bug than no problem to logout and log in.

Before logging out, you could try a few things. First, try restarting your laptop and see if that helps. If not, you could try updating WhatsApp on your laptop to the latest version. You could also try clearing the cache and cookies on your browser and see if that solves the issue.

If none of these steps work, you could try reaching out to WhatsApp support for further assistance. They might be able to provide more specific solutions or troubleshoot the issue.

Hope this helps!

It is recommended to update your WhatsApp for Windows to the latest version from Microsoft Store. If this issue persists, check to see if your Windows Firewall or some other third-party antivirus software is blocking WhatsApp from sending messages.

If you're experiencing issues with WhatsApp on your laptop, and you've confirmed that your internet connection is stable, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try before resorting to logging out:

Check WhatsApp Web Connection:

Make sure your phone is connected to the internet.
Open WhatsApp on your phone.
Go to the WhatsApp Web section in the app (usually found in the settings).
If you see your computer listed, try to log out from there.
Restart the WhatsApp Web Session:

On your computer, log out of WhatsApp Web (if you can).
Close the browser completely.
Open the browser and log back into WhatsApp Web.
Clear Browser Cache:

Sometimes, browser cache can cause issues. Clear the cache and try again.
Update Browser:

Ensure that your browser is updated to the latest version.
Check Browser Compatibility:

WhatsApp Web is officially supported on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge. Ensure you are using a supported browser.
Check WhatsApp Status:

Visit the WhatsApp Status page to see if there are any ongoing server issues.
Check Firewall/Antivirus Settings:

Some firewall or antivirus settings might interfere with WhatsApp Web. Check your security software settings and try temporarily disabling them to see if it resolves the issue.
Check Phone Battery Saving Mode:

Sometimes, power-saving modes on your phone may affect background processes. Ensure your phone is not in extreme power-saving mode.

I hope it helps, leme know if you need further assistance!

Try restarting your computer and clearing the browser cache. If the issue persists, check if there are updates for your browser or try using a different browser. If the problem continues, you may need to consider logging out and back into WhatsApp Web.