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    Windows 7 Win7 Firewall service always running (even when FW disabled)?

    As I found out the Windows firewall service is always running even when I do not use the WF (=is disabled). Is this correct? Second question: When I go to: Control Panel--->System and Security--->Windows Firewall then currently the section "Home or work (private) networks" is labelled as...
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    Windows 8 After W8.1 upgrade, wired network sometimes says 'cable disconnected'

    Start on the first boot to the desktop after the upgrade to W8.1. It reported it could NOT connect to a network. Once I got to the desktop I opened the NETWORK AND SHARING CENTER and DISABLED and ENABLED my NIC. That made the connection. All was OK for a boot or two after that. However, on a...
  3. The remote access connection status is connected after the connection times out in Windows 7 and Win

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  4. Windows 7 Not Connected to Network (But I Am)

    I have Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1 installed. I noticed the other day that while the Network Connection icon in my system tray looks fine, if I click on it I get a notification that I am not connected to a network. The issue is that I am connected to my network and the Internet. Link...