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For millions embracing the Windows 11 24H2 update, excitement around new features and security enhancements quickly soured into frustration for many users when a perplexing issue surfaced: their network computers and devices vanished from File Explorer’s “Network” view. This problem, especially...

Is your mouse pointer waltzing across the screen with the panache of a ghostly marionette, programs launching and closing as if your PC has developed a mind of its own? Or perhaps new user accounts have appeared mysteriously, and your once-pristine desktop now sports a lineup of unfamiliar...

Network Profile Keeps Changing Automatically on Windows 11: Comprehensive Analysis and Solutions Windows 11 users have reported a frustrating issue where their network profile switches automatically between Public and Private without user consent. This changing network profile can cause a...

Configuring an FTP site on Windows Server may seem daunting at first glance, but once broken down into digestible steps, it’s a straightforward process that empowers you to manage file transfers securely and efficiently. In this guide, we’ll explain how to install the necessary roles and...

Risks of Allowing Apps Through Windows Firewall – How to Manage Your Allowed Apps Windows Firewall is a fundamental layer of protection built into Windows to guard your PC against unauthorized network access. While sometimes it's necessary to grant certain trusted apps permission to communicate...

The internet can be likened to an enormous digital playground—a bustling hub of information exchange and collaboration. But like any playground, it has its fair share of bullies: hackers, malicious software, and network vulnerabilities ready to exploit an unprotected PC. Enter the trusty Windows...

Microsoft Defender Firewall is a vital security feature within the Windows ecosystem, designed to protect your PC and network from unauthorized access. The firewall acts like a digital bouncer, blocking unwanted traffic and letting in only what you approve—adding significant layers of...

Windows version related : Windows 10 Home, Version 22H2 - build nr: 19045.4291 Hardware: Dell Latitude E6540 laptop Please help me find out how to rectify the faulty operation as desbribed below : Problem statement: Certain websites won't load in any browser ( Chrome, Ms Edge, Opera , .... )...

Hello WindowsForum community, Exciting news for Windows enthusiasts! Microsoft has just rolled out Windows 11 Build 22621.1631 (KB5025305) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, targeting Windows 11 version 22H2. Here's a detailed look at the key features and improvements that come with...

After having used for some years another firewall I considered now to switch to MS built in Windows Firewall (in Win 7 Pro). So I deinstalled the old FW and enabled the MS WF. When I go now to wf.msc e.g into "Inbound rules" section then there are much to my surprise many "Allow" rules for...

I have noticed that a number of applications give themselves permission to get through the firewall. No matter how many times I deny these apps access through the firewall they seem to mysteriously regain permission. Since the last time I unticked all of the following, they are all re ticked...

Have windows 7 pro desktop and windows 7 pro wireless laptop. trying to access the desktop ip 192.168.1.142 from the laptop....it use to work...both are on same router/switch... PINGS work in both directions and with both IP address and name. Connection is denied both ways... Router was...

Hi, I'm hoping someone here can help me before I get too lost. I have been asked to to put a network into a office over the holidays. The layout is going to be the following: Reception X 2 PC'S Front Office X 2 Printers Back offices X 4 PC's Main PC/Server X 1 Switch - 16 port Netgear switch...

Hi all, I want only custom programs I set to be able to connect to internet, no other programs, even automatically connecting programs and so on. Can I handle it with windows firewall? otherwise recommend me a free program for doing that. Thanks in advance!

I want to be able to access the files on my external drive from my Android tablet. I have shared the external drive, and it does show up on my tablet, but when I open it on the tablet only one folder appears (and there are many folders and files on it), and when I open that one folder, only one...

Group A = few computers Group B = few computers Group C = few computers What i want is: Group A can connect to both Group B and Group C. BUT Group B cannot connect to both Group A and Group C. Also BUT Group C cannot connect to both Group A and Group B. Its like a pyramid if you know what im...

I used the standard trick of assigning permissions to the "Everyone" group to allow file sharing among all the Windows 7 and winXP computers on my home network. All was working fine until my son took his computer to school and they made him load their security software. When he came home for...

My new laptop running Windows 7 Professional and it is not easily recognizing other workgroup computers. When, and if, it does, it does not staying connected to other computers and a wireless printer on my workgroup. I have a desktop that is running Windows XP Home. It is sharing its printer and...

Greetings, I am currently solving the following puzzles: 1) I need to restrict use of an account to certain hours, however it is greatly undesirable to limit any other function of the account (except, of course, the ability to change parental control settings). 2) I would like to be able to...

I bought windows 7 Ultimate, and installed it onto my windows Vista laptop, and everything is running smoothly. Until I tried to connect to my wireless router, but it keeps saying that I connect with limited connectivity, and troubleshoot says that it " does not have a valid IP configuration"...