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  1. Fix Microsoft Store Update Issues on Windows 11: Troubleshooting Guide

    In the sprawling landscape of technological complexity, the Microsoft Store serves as a modern-day marketplace for Windows users, offering a plethora of applications at their fingertips. However, even the most reliable systems may come across hiccups, particularly when it comes to updating...
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    Windows 11 One Wi-Fi device can't reach the internet

    I have a CenturyLink modem/router and lots of IOT devices on my wifi network. One device (a pix-star picture frame) connects to the wi-fi but can't reach the internet. How can I troubleshoot this?
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    Windows 10 Could not install update

    I have windows version 1709 & OS build 16299.1127. In update setting it showed the latest windows 20H2 feature update & I downloaded it. After installing a while it failed to install that update. I am retrying several times to install that but it failed. I have not set my internet connection...
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    Windows 10 Wi-Fi Adapter

    When i used to loose internet connection , now it takes 10 mins or more to print an A4 photo . Do you think this is because i need a new Wi-Fi Adapter , it's been there about 4 years now . I don't know what make it is i bought it in Asda about 4 years ago . Even when i try the Wi-Fi Adapter in...
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    Windows 10 wi-fi problem at access point

    I've gone through all the troubleshooting information that I can find on this issue. My drivers are up to date, I have reset the winsock numerous times. I have gone through the following troubleshooting issues.: Start Command Prompt as administrator. When Command Prompt starts, enter the...
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    Windows 10 Problems with my pc

    Hello I tried to install a software for iphone earlier. Since then my pc going crazy Once I log in, only the icons on my desktop showing up, it takes some minutes till icons on my taskbar showing up. Internet doesn’t work at all, cant even conncet it, only flight mode function is available. when...
  7. Windows 10 Mobile Hotspot Connection Issues

    From what I gather, it's not just me. Other devices in my house will stay connection. My Samsung Tab Pro stays online, my Kindle Keyboard stays online. My Moto Z Play will play non-stop music and stream video all day long. My recently updated 2 year old Windows 10 laptop won't. This just started...
  8. Windows 10 Needed to Uninstall VPN to Access Internet

    Windows 10 Home, version 1803 Now this is strange. I've been using Nord VPN without difficulty. All of a sudden, I lost my Internet connection. Thinking it may have been caused by Nord, I shut it off. Still no go. After spending about an hour with an IP tech, we decided to try completely...
  9. Windows 10 Can't transfer files.

    A long, long time ago I had files that I thought would be no use to me but a couple of years into the future (now), I have realized I need them. Badly. The reason I no longer use the computer is because there are countless things wrong with it. I'm only going to name two as they're blocking me...
  10. Windows 10 Windows 10 Store Apps behave like Malware

    I am having a lot of difficulties with the Store Applications that were installed by Microsoft. Windows 10 performance always becomes severely degraded whenever applications begin transferring information via a non-existing internet connection and/or repeatably fail to update for reasons to...
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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 Proxy ( Perhaps even Malware ) Issues

    So,recently run into this extremely annoying problem.Some time after i launch my pc a window "Install Shield" pops up and "disables" my internet.After the pop up all browsers give me " Proxy Server not responding " or such.Apps that need internet to work such as steam just give me connection...
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    Windows 10 "No connections are available"!

    Having been encouraged to upgrade to Fall Creators Update I experienced problems with windows freezing. Eventually, I decided to cut my losses and return to the old version of W10. Now I find I need a password to access Windows. I've tried several and believe one of them is correct but it tells...
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    Windows 10 Loss of internet connection

    Windows 10 64 bit; NetGear N300 WiFi Router, Firefox 54.0.1 On my desktop computer, the network keeps disconnecting from the internet during periods when my browser is closed. I've had no troubles until a few weeks ago when the problem suddenly appeared. While connected to the internet, the...
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    Windows XP 1394 Net Adapter not working properly - no Internet connection

    I have an old Windows XP computer that has been getting updates regularly, so I am not worried about it being hacked. But after reinstalling XP, it can only access the Internet via a wireless adapter, not via an ethernet connection. And when I plug the ethernet cable into the computer, there is...
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    Windows 10 Temporary profile with update

    My computer went through an automatic update. It was working fine I wouldn't have done it if it didn't force me. Now it loads a temporary profile and is literally useless as attempting to connect to the Internet says the proxy server isn't responding. I tried system recovery, it is also useless...
  17. Windows 10 WIFI signal drop (dual system 2.5Ghz & 5 Ghz)

    this is an odd one, I'm thinking initially that at some times during the day, I can have up to 10 devices connected, wife, kids, wireless printer, android tablets, iphone, 2 windows phones and 5 total laptops though, not connected all at once. Also an Xboxone, an Xbox 360 which are seldom on. my...
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    Windows 10 WiFi and YouTube buffering

    I have an AT&T 3801 Router. My big PC is plugged directly into it and I can play any video from any source, even at 1080p60. On my laptop, about 60' away and connected thru my LG TV, I am getting WiFi speeds of up to 15 Mbps. However, YouTube videos struggle to play at base 720p. My computer is...
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    Windows XP Difficulty Connecting to the Internet

    I have an old (10 years) computer which I have had to reinstall Windows XP on.This was done using the original installation disc. To use this disc I had to reformat the hard drive. The computer is now running XP again. The original installation disc was of course also 10 years old so the...
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    Why are there many "Allow" rules at first time WinFirewall usage? How to reset to initial rule set?

    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...