connectivity

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    Windows 7 Windows 7 network icon shows "not connected", but I'm connected

    Hello everyone, I have the issue and couldn't find a way to solve it yet. I have an ASUS Laptop and usually use connection via WiFi. I had the usual Win 7 WiFi status icon and everything was fine, until a friend of mine decided to try improving my WiFi speed with a wireless Netgear USB mini...
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    Windows 10 Remote Desktop

    I have 2 laptops both running Win10pro. Both on the same network, although one is connected via a repeater due to its "remote" location. I can ping one to the other without any issues. Both are connected to the Internet via wifi through one router. I have been trying to use Remote Desktop to...
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    Windows 10 Identifying which application is generating ICMP Traffic

    Hello All, We are observing lots of ICMP traffic from a windows system. However, we are not able to identify which application is generating this traffic. We tried to check by using "netstat -abn" however, it shows only TCP and UDP traffic, but not ICMP. Is there any feature or utility in...
  4. Windows 10 Windows apps not getting internet connection (Windows 10)

    I don't remember what I was doing last, it may have been an update, (Not a feature update) but none of my windows apps are getting internet, including (but not limited to) Microsoft store, Groove Music, Mail, Microsoft Edge, etc.. I've tried running the windows store apps troubleshooter but it...
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    Windows 7 Network controller problem plus access to files denied-Windows 7

    In lower rh corner the internet connection icon has been replaced by small square with red 'x' in it and a plug that looks like the power icon, placing the arrow on it brings up a box saying 'not connected-connections are available'. Clicking on the icon brings up the connection screen that says...
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    Windows 10 Cannot see external drive in explorer

    I'm a former Systems Admin. so I should be able to figure this out, but nope... so I'm asking: I bought a small, external 2.5 Toshiba HDD to use as additional storage. I put it in a case and plugged it in. No dice, I can't see it in Windows Explorer. I checked Device Manager, and it shows up as...
  7. Windows 8 Unusual windows networking issue between Windows 8 and 10 computers

    Hi, I'm Dan. This is my first post on the forum. I'm hoping other members may be able to assist me with a frustrating issue I'm facing on my home network. On my network, I have: HP Laptop with Windows 8.1 Pro using Wifi Custom build Desktop PC being used as a file server with Windows 8.1 Pro...
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    Windows 7 How to enforce new computer in network to connect to master browser service?

    Assume I have a local network with no DNS server. All computer are managed by the network master browser service which runs on one of the connected computers. Now when I connect my notebook through Wifi to this network it takes up to 10 or even 15 minutes until this new node is known to the...
  9. Wi-Fi disco & print jobs not working

    Can ya'll help me narrow down what could be the issue here please? The wife's work laptop is a Samsung Samsung ATIV Book 4 here are the specs but with Windows 10 on it. Link Removed Issues 1. Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting. It will show that it's connected to the router but it will also show "no...
  10. Windows 10 Can't Enable Bluetooth

    Hello, all. I recently purchased a Canon printer, which has wireless capabilities. However, I can't find any button in the notification area of my PC that says Bluetooth. I know one is supposed to be there, but don't remember if it ever was. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Toshiba satellite...
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    Windows 10 Windows 10 malfunction?

    My desktop runs with two hard disks. On each of them a Windows 10 version is installed. Recently one of these versions started to function properly. A lot of programs do not work anymore but others do. For example the Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel etc.) function well. The connection...
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    Windows 10 Laptop gets unresponsive randomly when using a bluetooth speaker

    Hello there, I'm using a Windows 10 laptop (Asus R510V) that I bought about 2 or 3 months ago. Everything was working fine, but a couple of weeks ago, Windows started to get unresponsive randomly when using a new bluetooth speaker I got for Christmas. Every time it happens, the programs start...
  13. Windows 10 My Windows 10 Laptop keeps changing its MAC address

    Hello everyone, Whenever I connect my windows 10 laptop to WiFi, it keeps changing its mac address for different WiFi Router. I want to fix to a single MAC address. Is it possible? Please help. Thanks
  14. CES 2018: ASUS announces new laptops, all-in-one PCs and a gaming laptop powered by Windows 10

    Today at CES, ASUS announced exciting new laptops and all-in-one PCs powered by Windows 10, and showed their Always Connected PC announced last month: the ASUS NovaGo, designed to deliver impeccable connectivity to keep you in touch around the home, at the office and on-the-go. Let’s take a look...
  15. Windows 7 My Wifi adapter is unstable! Please help

    My wifi adapter 802.11n was successfully installed on my PC and was working well but it disconnects from the WiFi network frequently. I don't know what is the probluem Sent from my Lenovo S850 using Tapatalk
  16. Windows 10 You'll need the Internet for this 0xCAA30194 Error

    Hi! I've been trying to Set Up a Work or Education Account in Windows 10, but I've been getting an error saying that I need to be connected to the Internet (but I am). [/IMG] How can I resolve this issue? I've tried some of the possible solutions that I found online - such as changing to...
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    Windows 7 Detect both my external addresses

    Hi! I'm trying to get a way to display/detect both my external IP addresses. I'm connected to the net via cable and via wif. The wifi is thought as a backup, but it's always connected. The interface metric is 10 for the cable and 100 for the wifi, so the system selected the cable first. Now...
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    Windows 10 Internet Connectivity Question

    I am getting an error stating "Windows can't communicate with the device or resource (primary DNS server)". I have an internet streaming service for my TV and for my security system (SimpliSafe), both of which were functioning just fine. Only my laptop was having the problem. I've tried...
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    Windows 10 one laptop does not see the nework - all others do

    Where I work we have several laptops all running Windows 7 or 10. One of the laptops running Windows 10 can't see the wireless network Lighthouse. It doesn't even show up in the network settings as if it didn't exist. All other laptops see the Lighthouse network and connect normally. This laptop...
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