About this tag
Discussions tagged with AT&T cover a range of home internet and device issues. Users report Wi-Fi speeds slower than expected on AT&T Fiber, with Ethernet performing well but wireless connections underperforming. Troubleshooting topics include port forwarding on AT&T-provided routers like the Netgear VersaLink and AT&T 3801, as well as buffering problems on streaming services like YouTube despite fast download speeds. Other threads address AT&T-related software, such as a mysterious setup.exe process appearing on systems without AT&T service, and compatibility concerns with AT&T U-verse TV and Windows Media Center. Mobile device topics include upgrading a Lumia 640 on AT&T to Windows 10 and setting up AT&T Yahoo email accounts in Windows 10.
  1. stueycaster

    Windows 10 WIFI not as fast as it should be.

    We just switched to AT&T Fiber Optic internet. We opted for the 1,000 Mbps package since we have several 5g capable devices. In general I get good transfer speeds but the WIFI seems a little slow. Since I have the fast Ethernet this is what I get. I'm wicked happy with this. This is what my...
  2. masongt252

    Windows 10 Lumia 640 Win10 upgrade issues

    My Lumia 640 with AT&T won't seem to upgrade to Windows 10. I have tried upgrade advisor, Insider preview, even the developers preview apps, all with no luck. Using The Insider preview app I get an error message every time saying to "check my network connection and to date/time settings and try...
  3. K

    Windows 10 WiFi and YouTube buffering

    I have an AT&T 3801 Router. My big PC is plugged directly into it and I can play any video from any source, even at 1080p60. On my laptop, about 60' away and connected thru my LG TV, I am getting WiFi speeds of up to 15 Mbps. However, YouTube videos struggle to play at base 720p. My computer is...
  4. K

    Windows 10 WiFi fast download but slow streaming/buffering

    My WiFi has fast download (750 bps) but slow streaming/buffering. YouTube videos and other sites' content can only (sometimes) be played at 720p. 720p60 is impossible. NetFlix works okay, after stuttering several times when beginning a show. I have AT&T Elite. My main computer is directly...
  5. TerryLP

    Windows 10 Windows 10 and Yahoo Issues

    I have just upgraded to Windows 10. The whole operation seemed to go very smoothly. I did not run into any problems until I started setting up my email account. I have had a Yahoo account through AT&T for years. Well I found out that trying to set it up using the Yahoo button would not work, so...
  6. ShoobieStomper

    Windows 8 Port Forwarding Help

    Hey, guys! Well, I have tried to resolve this issue by researching and even calling AT&T, but still no luck. I am trying to open some ports so that my brother and I can play some games together. I have done this easily in the past, but I cannot seem to figure this out. I have a Netgear VersaLink...
  7. brkkab

    Windows 8 Windows Media Center help needed.

    Next month I'm ditching Bright House Cable before Comcast take's it over. I currently have AT&T U-verse for my internet connection and am going to be adding their U-verse tv. My question is if the U-verse tv will work in Windows 8.1 Pro Update 3 x64's Windows Media Center ?
  8. seekermeister

    Windows 7 Curious About Setup.exe with PID 11008: Unexplained AT&T Connection?

    I was curious when I found a listing in the Task Manager for something simply called setup.exe with a PID of 11008, so I Googled it and it appears to be for something related to AT&T. This is even more curious for me because I don't use any AT&T services. I don't even use a regular Bell...
  9. M

    Windows 7 DNS Server isn't responding.....

    I am also having a DNS server isn't responding issue. I have looked over several threads but nothing has helped me thus far. I have a wired desktop. No router between my desktop and AT&T Uverse modem. I have changed ethernet cables and checked the connection with my Mac wired/wireless and both...
  10. J

    Windows 7 Internet connection (wired) problems.

    My desktop PC running W7 recently encountered an issue with connection. I have at&t service/router and am using an ethernet cable to connect. I have had no problems up until today when I booted up Amnesia and then minimized the game to change my volume. My mouse wouldn't move, even after...
  11. T

    Windows 7 Windows Uverse issues

    I have had U-Verse (AT&T) for about one year now. Most of the time it has been trouble-free. However one problem I've was having is that, when the modem lost power for any length of time, when it came back I would get multiple AT&T connection errors when trying to surf. Over a period of a day...
  12. G

    Windows 7 Reinstalled, network/monitor driver problems

    I just did a fresh install of win7, and upon reaching desktop Windows reveals that it can't find any network connection. I use an AT&T 2wire 3600hgv and a Dell U2412M. When trying to manually install the driver for either of these devices, the device manager reports either that "windows has...
  13. S

    Windows 7 Can't connect to Wifi-Adapter recognizes signal, Networking can't connect

    Alrighty well, after hunting for days for a solution to this and trying everything that my technologically inept brain can think of, I've decided to see if anyone can help me out with this. A few days ago, sort of randomly, my PC, running w7 home premium, was unable to connect to the internet...
  14. M

    Windows 7 Trouble with e-mail

    First of all, I'm pretty illiterate with computer, although I can usually figure things out. This is a problem with my e-mail, I think, so I don't know if you will be able to help. Just noticed last night that I cannot attach photos to outgoing e-mails. Everything seems to be working; I...
  15. W

    Windows 7 2nd Party Web Items Never Resolve

    I have an unusual situation where some items on particular web pages do not resolve. For instance on this site, Link Removed - Invalid URL, items for s7.addthis.com and connect.facebook.net never resolve if I use Firebug to monitor the network traffic. Some sites such as ticketmaster.com never...
  16. News

    Supreme Court Decision, 'Windows 8' Rumors Marked Microsoft's Week

    Microsoft's week involved losing a major Supreme Court case and siding with AT&T's acquisition plans for T-Mobile. 'Windows 8' rumors also abounded. Link Removed
  17. M

    Windows 7 Wireless Internet is "Not Connected"

    Ok so on my tablet pc i've been trying to set up the wireless network. I cant get it to connect or even find my network. Im running Windows 7. When I go to Network Connections my Wireless Network Connection is Enabled but it is Not Connected. How can I fix this? If you need any more information...
  18. News

    Amazon offering $50 Windows 7 handsets, AT&T do buy one get one free

    If you are considering buying a Windows 7 phone then there’s a few offers about. The best one at the moment seems to be AmazonWireless which is offering the Samsung Focus, HTC Surround, and LG Quantum for $49.99 each with free shipping and no activation fee. AT&T has an offer starting on the...
  19. R

    Windows 7 Trouble Connecting to Zoom Wireless-G AP+2: Limited Connection with PC

    I have a zoom wireless-g ap+2 which is plugged into my at&t dsl modem. It is putting a signal out there but when I goto connect to it, it says limited connection and I cannot connect to the internet. I've connected to the signal with my iphone but the pc will not connect.
  20. News

    AT&T, T-Mobile offer Windows 7-based phones - Tue, 09 Nov 2010 PST

    SEATTLE – Smart phones running Microsoft’s new software are now available for AT&T Inc. and T-Mobile USA customers. They phones will compete with Apple Inc.’s iPhone and an expanding number of phones with Google Inc.’s Android system. More...