connection issues

  1. WFP drivers may cause a failure to disconnect the RDP connection to a multiprocessor computer that i

    Describes a hotfix release for an issue in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, in which RDP connections may not be disconnected on a multiprocessor computer that has WFP drivers, and you cannot not log on. Link Removed
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    Windows 7 Where to convert LAN computername--->IP ? Even resolve local computername-->127.0.0.1 not working

    In one of my tools (and in many other utilities out there) there is the option to specify a certain computer (in the local LAN) by computername. So I tell the tool: Connect to remote computer "maggie" on port 1521 in LAN and do something.... Unfortunately the tool is not able to find...
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    Windows 7 Fire wall

    I play a flight simulator on line with other guys. When I want to host the game, I give them my IP number but (I think) because of the fire wall, they cannot connect to my computer. How do I disable the fire wall and activate it later after the game? Thank you in advance for your help!!! Chris
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    Windows 7 HELP! I have tried a zillion things, laptop won't find desktop printer

    I have a new laptop and it connected to home network and can browse internet with no issue. What I can't do is print from that laptop to the printer that is connected to the desktop. 1) In "network and sharing center" I can see the desktop "MOM-PC" but when I click on it I get the note...
  5. Windows 7 Connecting to Comcast cable modem still nada

    Connecting to Comcast cable modem finally fixed! I am trying to help a lady with Win 7 Home Prem 64 bit on a nice DX4822 Gateway. She had internet connectivity for almost a year, then it faded and stopped. I can connect to the cable modem with no cable connected (not provisioned) and see the...
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    Windows 7 Laptop can't see other computers in network

    I have a home network that has been set up on a modem with internal router for ethernet ports and wifi. When computers connected to the modem via ethernet cables, they can easily discover each other through the 'network' icon. But when I connect my laptop to the network's wifi, only the desktop...
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    Windows 7 USB Eject Media Not Working Properly--Only one ejects, then nothing

    I am running Windows 7, and I connect several external HDDs via a USB hub, leading to the PC on a single USB cable. I have recently installed Windows, and from the start, I have had problems ejecting the media. Here is how it goes: I plug in the disks, they are all functioning, they show up and...
  8. Magnetic Pick Up Tool and PC's

    I have an acquaintance (honest, not me!) who has had a few overheating problems. To this end I suggested evicting the dust bunnies from his case and pointing a fan in. If this cooled it down significantly then I suggested, if he had space, add a Arctic Cooling TC fan or two (love these!!). He...
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    Windows 7 'Unidentifeid Network' on new instal

    I am working on my bosses personal desktop. It had windows xp 32bit. Due to a virus the hard drive had to be wiped. He purchased windows 7 (32bit) to be installed. It's an older hp (about 3-4 years) with a intel pro VE 100 network card. the hard drive was completely wiped (including the...
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    Windows 7 Using F5 Firepass(vpn) to access network share, win 7 64bit sp1

    Hi, I am currently having some problems with BSoD appearing while I'm browsing local network shares on our company servers through F5 Firepass vpn. It seems to come at random when you are viewing/editing office documents, but you can force the same bsod by searching for ppt etc on a network...
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    Windows 7 Remote Desktop can't connect to my home win7 pc

    I'm using Win7 Professional at home and winxp at my office. I can connect fine from home to office but can't connect from my office to home. I have gone through all of the google searchs and all of the posts on this forum without any luck. I have checked that my modem has port 3389...
  12. Windows 7 Error: Unable to resolve ip of host xxxx

    Hi all Last night I have upgraded my OS from XP to Win7 Everthing is OK When I had tried to connect a web site (with Internet Exloper 8) I am getting Error: Unable to resolve ip of host Google Google FaceBook etc But I am connecting some other websites easily Why I am not connecting to...
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    Windows 7 Default gateway Problem

    Really sorry if this is in the wrong place, but Im really frustrated at this point. I've been having a big problem with getting an error message that says "default gateway is not available", and getting disconnected from my internet every few minutes. I've really tried to do everything I can...
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    Windows 7 Networking Problem - Browsing Not Possible After A Day or So...

    Hi, I have a Toshiba M750 TabletPC running Win7 Pro 64-bit. Never had a problem until a few days ago, possibly until I installed SpiderOak's latest version, 9810. (SpiderOak is a backup/sharing software similar to Dropbox) I'm using IPv4 with the following settings: Fixed IP of...
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    Windows 7 "Enter Network Password" issues. So frustrating!

    Have done some searching on the forums, and can't quite find my situation solved. I have a desktop PC running Windows 7. I have an older PC laptop running XP. Just tried to access laptop from the desktop through my home wifi. Got the dreaded "Enter Network Password" dialogue. Using...
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    Windows 7 Messenger Live Remote Assistance causes WLM to disconnect

    Hi, I am trying to use WLM RA to connect to another W7 PC. Occasionally it works OK but usually when I accept the invite WLM disconnects me and brings up a box telling me it will reconnect in X seconds. If I keeping getting the other PC to send invites it might eventually work but it may take...
  17. Windows 7 Remote Desktop problems affecting a specific Windows user

    Bit if an odd one I'm hoping to get some help with... I'm running Win 7 Ultimate x64 and have been for some time now on this particular machine. I use remote desktop to access the machine from elsewhere and it's always worked fine up until recently (late March/Early April). There was a single...
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    Windows 7 Unidentified network - no internet access

    My pc is connected a router with an ethernet cable. The router was reset and now the pc cannot connect to the internet. The message I get is unidentified network - access type: No Internet access work network - connections: local area connections we have rebooted, turned computer off...
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    Windows 7 Internet speed loss

    Hey there guys. So here's my problem : I've been experiencing in the last 5-6 months a progressive loss of internet speed. I've called my ISP tech support and they told me to do a reset to the modem for about 10s. It worked lol. For about 1 or 2 days -.- Then it went to it's same position...
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    Windows 7 How to find out the "Home network" password?

    I created a couple of weeks ago on one Win7 computer a Home Network and setup a password. today I wanted to conenct another Win7 computer to this Home network. When I want to join it I am prompted for the password. Unfortunately I cannot remember it. How can I find it out? I am Adminstrator...