network troubleshooting

I have win10 on a machine on our home lan. the lan functions perfectly for 5 other machines on it. Also for that machine most of the time. but sometimes it will boot with no connection - though 'connections available' and sometimes even with 'no connections found' where the previous night it...

I have four Windows 11 systems (all upgraded from Windows 10 originally), all using the same credentials (my MS account), and all connected to my home LAN. Each has a folder set up for sharing to all other systems and after the upgrade to Windows 11 all have continued to successfully access the...

The model "DELL Inspiron 5379 2-in-1" does not officially support Windows 11. However, I upgraded anyway, and the result is so far, so good in most parts. However, the USB Ethernet adapter is getting disconnected once in a while. I tried a TP-Link UE300 and an Amazon Basic, and the two adapters...

Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience. Key Highlights Build...

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25276 Hello WindowsForum users! Microsoft has just released a new Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25276 to the Dev Channel. This update brings a variety of improvements and new features as well as several key fixes. Let's dive into what's new and...

On W10 2h20 with all the latest fixes as of today. Don't know when this has started, but it is annoying. Only 2 PC's on the network LAN and a Printer (wireless). Just booted right now and it does work: ================= C:\>net view Server Name Remark...

I want to change my Network from Public to Private. My understanding is that in Windows 8, you would go to the Charms Menu > Settings > Settings > Network > Ethernet, then click on Find my Devices. But in Windows 8.1 they removed that Slider Bar. In Windows 8.1, how do I switch my Network from...

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...

Hello all, I have an issue with the SMB shared folders by MAC OS, I'm able to access them in my home network from a PC running Windows 10 pro, but the search function doesn't work. I have a home network with 2 MACs and a PC with the following configuration: MacBook Pro 15: version 2018, mac...

Done quite a few fresh installs in the last 4 month, due to faulty motherboards. Got an MSI x570 with fresh wind 10. Running a few weeks. Slowly personalizing it. Installing games etc. All of a sudden its taking ages for the internet to load. Even if i go out for half hour and its in sleep...

This tutorial is to address an issue in Windows 10 where clicking on the network icon in the system tray (down by the system time) and having no connections listed or no wireless networks visible. This issue appears to stem from registry values being improperly toggled. Network Icon This is...

A simple batch file to collect network data to help troubleshoot your network issue. Download the attached zip Extract the .bat file Rightclick the Network_Information.bat and select "Run as Administrator" Upload the network_information.txt ***Update 11/02/2017*** Added more DNS test queries...

A couple days ago my Old Asus laptop got infected somehow. The wireless adapter is not working properly. When I go into the Device Manager, I get the big paragraph that ends with "(Code 52)". Pressing F8 during boot and then selecting "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement" works to get the...

No WiFi And Everything loads for very long. I just installed Windows 10 on my Desktop PC and started it. It went well until i logged in. Then my desktop showed up, it loaded and then there was an error message, after which i restarted my pc. when i logged in again there was no error message but...

Hi there. Since last night my laptop hasn't been unable to access the internet and it's limited access. Here are some notes and things I've done to try and fix this with no avail: Restarted router many times Restarted and shut down computer many times Troubleshoot comes up with there being a...

This problem appeared on my brother's computer, I'm not sure when. On his Child account he can not access certain secure connections, however, on the Admin account I have set up, I can. There is obviously either a problem with the account or a problem with the Family Safety settings, though...

I have recently upgraded our office network with a Win server and switched from a workgroup bases LAN to a domain; However, I have run into a few issues that I still can't overcome: 1. the shared drive on the server, and the server itself are not visible on the network after I switched routers...

Hello, My PC connects successfully to the network, and shows that it accesses to the internet, It looks in the network menu like this: <CONNECTIONNAME> Internet Access But when I open any browser (Tryed Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Firefox) or open any app/online game that must...

I have 4 computers' "Main" on Work - Network 5 "Spare" on Work - Network 2 "3rd comp" on Work - Network 2 "Laptop" on - Home network (wireless) All networked computers can "see" all 4 computers EXCEPT Main can not access any of the other 3 computers. Would it have anything to do with "Network...

Hi guys, really need your help. Win7 64-bit So a week ago I needed to have access to a printer/scanner (Brother) in my home. I installed the software/drivers and unplugged the ethernet cable from one of the modem ports into a Linksys router. Everything was just fine except anything over the...