diff --git a/Flow.Launcher/Languages/en.xaml b/Flow.Launcher/Languages/en.xaml
index b75a6fd14..efa1d6845 100644
--- a/Flow.Launcher/Languages/en.xaml
+++ b/Flow.Launcher/Languages/en.xaml
@@ -367,6 +367,8 @@
 
     <!--  Release Notes Window  -->
     <system:String x:Key="seeMoreReleaseNotes">See more release notes on GitHub</system:String>
+    <system:String x:Key="checkNetworkConnectionTitle">Failed to fetch release notes</system:String>
+    <system:String x:Key="checkNetworkConnectionSubTitle">Please check your network connection or ensure GitHub is accessible</system:String>
 
     <!--  FileManager Setting Dialog  -->
     <system:String x:Key="fileManagerWindow">Select File Manager</system:String>
diff --git a/Flow.Launcher/ReleaseNotesWindow.xaml.cs b/Flow.Launcher/ReleaseNotesWindow.xaml.cs
index 14c4e3609..59646f35a 100644
--- a/Flow.Launcher/ReleaseNotesWindow.xaml.cs
+++ b/Flow.Launcher/ReleaseNotesWindow.xaml.cs
@@ -131,6 +131,9 @@ namespace Flow.Launcher
                 {
                     RefreshButton.Visibility = Visibility.Visible;
                     MarkdownViewer.Visibility = Visibility.Collapsed;
+                    App.API.ShowMsgError(
+                        App.API.GetTranslation("checkNetworkConnectionTitle"),
+                        App.API.GetTranslation("checkNetworkConnectionSubTitle"));
                 }
                 else
                 {