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    Windows 8 Laptop - must use ipconfig /release and renew to change networks

    Again, fortunately, this isn't a real problem. But it is an annoyance. I appreciate all help from you guys (and gals?). Thanks for your time, and now we all can get back to more important stuff! :untroubled:
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    Windows 8 Laptop - must use ipconfig /release and renew to change networks

    This is good information! Thanks... I am a software developer and I move from my home to my office to my various customers' offices without powering down my laptop. Rather, I just close the cover, putting the laptop to sleep - this is what I am referring to when I talk about moving to "a...
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    Windows 8 Laptop - must use ipconfig /release and renew to change networks

    Here it is, Pat. I hope you can spot something! Thanks for looking... ================ Microsoft Windows [Version 6.2.9200] (c) 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:\Users\Rocky>ipconfig /all Windows IP Configuration Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : XPSLap Primary Dns...
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    Windows 8 Laptop - must use ipconfig /release and renew to change networks

    For the last month or so, when I move my laptop to a different location, it sees the networks, but I have a Limited connection. I have to do a release and renew to get to the Internet. It isn't a big deal, but can be annoying. For a while, I had specified DHCP to get my IP, but was using...
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    Windows 7 Home network - Win 7 - router change, network down.

    Thanks, Trouble. I did that with no success. But thanks for the commands - I had forgotten them. I solved my problem... I had a spare D-Link wireless router, so I turned the wireless off on the Qwest router and installed the D-Link as the wireless, and all works fine now. Apparently...
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    Windows 7 Home network - Win 7 - router change, network down.

    I have had my home network set up and working for months. All PCs (6 of them) are running Windows 7 Pro or Ultimate - two are wired, 4 are wireless. This is NOT a Homegroup, but simple peer-to-peer. I have a Qwest-furnished modem/wireless router, which I was using as the DHCP server and modem...
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    Windows 7 Can't connect to internet

    Thanks, Drew, I'll give it a shot.
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    Windows 7 Can't connect to internet

    Thanks! I appreciate your taking time to help!!
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    Windows 7 Can't connect to internet

    For months, I used Win 7 RC (Ultimate). Then upgraded to the "real" Win 7 Ult when I got my disks from MS (I'm a Partner). Ever since the clean install, my wireless connection has been very slow to connect. It can take up to 10 minutes to see the router, then maybe another 5 minutes to connect...
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    Windows 7 Bluetooth Mouse Problem

    My bluetooth mouse moves and clicks, but the scrollwheel is not alive...
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    Windows 7 W7 doesnt shows all programs list in the start menu

    Good point, Josh, but no, it was definitely an upgrade. I recovered my start menu using a link posted above. Thanks for your interest...
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    Windows 7 W7 doesnt shows all programs list in the start menu

    You said "rockyp, Yes, it's gone as you have upgraded you OS, none of the former Vista programs will work. Your OS is now Windows 7, not Vista. " Upgrading does not blow away the start menu. Vista programs will work in W7. Upgrading is not the best path, a clean install is, followed by...
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    Windows 7 Windows Explorer freezes often

    Yeah, deep down, I knew that... I was trying to remain a charter member of the "Lazy Users Society". Looks like a clean install is in my weekend schedule. :( Thanks for your comments.
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    Windows 7 Windows Explorer freezes often

    Please excuse me if this has been covered - a search on "Explorer freezes" didn't get me any answers... I have been having frequent system freezes (completely frozen - requires forced power-off) when I use Windows Explorer. I use the Windowskey-E combination regularly, as well as Right-click...
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