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The automatic configuration tag covers issues where Windows fails to apply settings automatically, such as obtaining an IP address or retaining printer configurations. Users report problems with network adapters not acquiring IP/DNS settings automatically, requiring manual entry. Others describe deleted network printers reappearing after reboot due to automatic print queue restoration. The tag also includes configuring default user profiles so that desktop icons and Metro settings are created automatically for new users. These threads span Windows 8, 8.1, and Vista, focusing on troubleshooting automatic configuration failures in networking, printing, and user profile setup.
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    Windows 8 Deleted network printer keeps reappearing

    I have two PCs connected via Ethernet. The "Home" PC runs Win 8.1 and the "Work" PC runs Win 8. I had a DeskJet printer that's trash now. Before it failed, I tried using the Home PC as a kind of "print server" for the Work PC (since the old DeskJet had no Ethernet connection -- just USB)...
    • Bin12
    • Thread
    • automatic configuration control panel device management device settings drivers ethernet event log home pc network print queue print server printer printing resurrection troubleshooting usb printer windows 8 windows 8.1 work pc
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 8 Merto and other settings for default users

    I have not created the universal Windows 8 image yet but I am setting up a computer with win8 and was wondering how to keep the desktop icons and metro settings for other default users. I want to have some desktop icons and metro created automatically as soon as any network user is logon to the...
    • Kilo
    • Thread
    • automatic configuration computer setup default user desktop icons metro mode network user universal image windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Computer won't/can't obtain an IP address automatically

    Hello, I recently moved and have had Comcast cable for a few days but have a problem! I am having to enter my IP address and DNS settings manually because my computer can't seem to obtain it automatically, I have had cable before with no problems! I have been off and on the phone with support...
    • mahollowspe
    • Thread
    • adapter settings automatic configuration cable internet comcast dns internet access ip address network pci driver windows troubleshooting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows Vista I can't connect to the internet after reformatting windows vista.

    Hi: I reinstalled Windows Vista and now can not connect to the internet. I am trying to connect with XP Laptoop to PC Vista Gateway with ethernet cable and I check the workgroup in (Control Panel and System ) and they are the same in XP and Vista. If there is more setup, let me know...
    • linelead
    • Thread
    • automatic configuration configuration connectivity device manager ethernet exclamation mark gateway home network internet ip address network issues pci controller reformat reinstall setup troubleshooting windows vista workgroup xp connection yellow icon
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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