network drivers

  1. Fix DNS Settings Reset in Windows 11: Proven Solutions for Persistent Reconfiguration

    For many users, custom DNS settings are the unsung heroes that help ensure faster, more reliable, and sometimes even safer web browsing. However, a persistent and puzzling problem has been noted across Windows 11 (and 10) systems: carefully chosen DNS configurations often revert to defaults or...
  2. How to Reset Network Settings in Windows 11 for Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues

    Resetting all network settings in Windows 11 is a powerful troubleshooting step that can resolve persistent connectivity problems by restoring your network configuration to its factory defaults. This process reinstalls all network adapters and erases any custom network configurations, such as...
  3. Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Freezing Issue: What You Need to Know

    Windows Server 2025 is facing an unexpected road bump that has caught the attention of IT administrators and system users alike. Recent reports indicate that Remote Desktop sessions on Windows Server 2025 systems are freezing after installing security updates—more specifically after installing...
  4. Fixing Network Device Disappearance in Windows 11 24H2 Update: A Complete Guide

    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...
  5. How to Use Microsoft 365 Network Troubleshooter for Seamless Connectivity

    When Microsoft 365 apps—like Word, Excel, Outlook, or OneDrive—suddenly refuse to play nice with the internet, the frustration meter quickly redlines. The digital arteries that run through our productivity suites grow clogged, and suddenly, you’re catapulted back to a time before seamless cloud...
  6. Fix Windows 11 Network Profile Auto-Change Issue: Comprehensive Solutions to Stabilize Your Connecti

    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...
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    Windows 10 Cannot connect with home Wifi

    Hi, On newly installed Windows 10 I have problems with Wifi connection. OS doesn't detect my home WiFi. But it can detect WiFi shared from my phone. On the same PC I have Linux installed and it CAN detect and connect to the WiFi, so it's not network range issue. Here's what I already tried to...
  8. Windows 10 Windows 10 is forcing its own network drivers

    For some of my computer's functions to work properly, I need to use the official drivers given by Asus. However, every time I uninstall the drivers Microsoft packs with the OS, it will re-install itself every time I try to start Asus' driver installation. I need help uninstalling the ones from...
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    Windows 7 What are Device Drivers?

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    Windows 8 WAN Miniport (Network Monitor) #2

    Hi, AVG PC Tuneup warned me: Windows reports that the "WAN Miniport (Network Monitor) #2" device is not working properly." therefore: ....click Update driver and follow the instructions. When I did so, windows checked for updates, then stated that my driver is up to date. However the device...
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    Windows 7 New Acer Predator with Windows 7 64-bit connects then not after install security software

    I just got an Acer Predator. I transferred settings from XP using Windows Easy Transfer. The Internet connection was working perfectly. I installed Comodo Firewall, Avira AntiVir and ThreatFire. Then it could not connect. I plug the Ethernet cable into the XP computer and it connects no...
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    Windows 7 Ctrl Alt Del takes 10-15 seconds to display logon box

    When one of my Exec's laptops boots to Windows 7, he presses CTRL ALT DEL and the screen does not return the login box until 15-20 seconds later. Then he can login fine. He is part of a special OU so he does not get the Windows Updates that the rest of our users receive. I took an image of...
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    Windows 7 Can only connect to internet with static ip

    I have been googling about this problem that I have been having for over 2 hours, but to no avail. Ever since I upgraded my previously windows vista computer up to windows 7, I have been having severe problems connecting to my home internet. Now, I cannot change any of my routers settings since...
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    Windows 7 Local area connection doesn't have a valid ip configuration

    I recently posted this on yahoo answers, but its been over a day and no replies so i came here to ask for help: The edits are from yahoo, it's just a little extra info I've had this problem for a few days now, for the last few months i have been using my school laptop to share internet to my...
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    Windows 7 Strange connection issues.

    I have been having strange connection issues lately on my Desktop. When I check the network, it says I'm connected to the internet, but when I try to access a webpage or connect to the net in anyway it times out. Troubleshooting the network always results in a "Cannot connect to DNS" error...
  16. Windows 7 BSOD on file transfer across network with browsing web

    BSOD dump file attached, reward posted I know that it looks like it points to a networking issue but I have tried what I know besides installing Windows 7. thanks for your help :) here is what the BSOD says. ================================================== Dump File ...
  17. Automated Fix for Windows 7 SP1 Install Failures 0x8004a029, 0x80004005 - E_FAIL

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  18. Windows 7 Blue screen error (0xD1): tcpip.sys

    Hi, I bought a new desktop PC a few weeks ago, running Windows 7 and of late is has started giving STOP errors quite randomly. I've included the problem signature below. The error was stated to be associated with tcpip.sys. I've been investigating this issue for a few days now and have tried the...
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    Windows 7 Unidentified network - invalid IP configuration

    As per a lot of other people on here, I'm having issues with connecting my desktop PC to my BigPond router. It will connect via wireless (have an installed D-Link DWA525 wireless card) but will not connect via LAN. I've changed the IP, DNS and Default gateways to the same as the other working...
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    Windows 7 IRC and Event Viewer Logs Indicating Possible Network Issue

    Guys, I'm currently having an issue with my Win7 64 bit Pro computer. Transfers to other computers on my network is slow and sometimes the icon in the taskbar shows that it's disconnecting and reconnecting. I've also noticed that uploads to the internet are either slow or just never...