A serious compatibility change in Windows 11’s recent updates has left many IT teams scrambling — and, according to recent reporting, a Microsoft staffer appears to have indicated the behavior may not be reverted. The issue touches DHCP, WinHTTP/WPAD behavior and a surprising dependency that can...
For IT administrators managing modern networks, few issues are more disruptive than a failed Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. This essential component assigns IP addresses to devices, enabling everything from basic connectivity to secure access to critical systems. In early...
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If you've upgraded to Windows 11 version 24H2 recently and found yourself staring at a "No Internet Access" warning, you're not alone. A lingering bug in Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update has left countless PCs struggling to connect to Wi-Fi networks properly, with a crippling DHCP issue at...
On October 30, 2024, users reported various network connectivity problems following the update to Windows 11 version 24H2. If you've recently updated your system and find that your internet connection is less reliable than a sputtering soda machine, you're not alone. The culprit appears to be...
I have a HP pavilion dv9917cl laptop. Nvidia Geforce 7150M/630M
Integrated ethernet adapter, Nforce 630M.
Updated to Windows 7 32-bit from Vista 32-bit, custom (start from scratch) install.
Initially my ethernet adapter showed up in Device Manager as Nforce Networking Controller, not working...