networking

  1. How to Change Your IP Address in Windows 11: Comprehensive Guide

    Changing your IP address in Windows 11 can be important for a variety of reasons, from improving network security to resolving connectivity issues or even accessing geo-restricted content. Depending on your network configuration, you may find the need to switch between an automatic IP assignment...
  2. Fixing Fortnite's 'Checking for Updates' Error on Windows 10/11

    Fortnite, the popular battle royale game developed by Epic Games, has attracted millions of players worldwide. However, some users find themselves facing frustrating errors, particularly the "checking for updates" message, preventing them from diving into the game. This article aims to provide...
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  4. Windows 11 Build 22635.4076: New Studio Effects Icon and Bug Fixes

    Microsoft has recently rolled out a new build for Windows 11 participants in the Windows Insider Program, specifically within the Beta Channel. This latest iteration, designated as build 22635.4076 and identified under KB5041873, brings an exciting addition: a new icon for Studio Effects in the...
  5. Windows 11 Password required when gfx card is installed

    Hi, pulling my hair out with this one. I have a PC running Windows 11 Insider preview which has been fine for ages. I came to boot up and it's now asking for a password. None has ever been set. I've been into the registry and there is no password in there. I can boot in safe mode but cannot get...
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    One laptop can not access a properly shared folder on a Host system.

    One laptop can not access a properly shared folder on a Host system. Host Name: akl4 Other Laptops, using WiFi, can access akl4 Desktops, using E-Net, can access akl4 All laptops and desktops are using Windows (10/11) The host system is a desktop with Win 10 The user system is a laptop...
  7. Two servers , same domain

    I currently have a domain called test.local configured on a server (called test1) running Windows Server 2008. This server manages users, computers printers, etc. And so far so good. Now I would like to configure via the dcpromo.exe tool a second server called test2 that belongs to the same...
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    DHCP Window server HW requirements

    We are going to build DHCP server based on Window: number of scope reaches to 40 Number of clients reach to 700000 to 800000 Fail over setup --redundancy with second server What are HW requirements recommendation for server ? or other recommendation from your side?
  9. Intel Ethernet Driver Pack

    Intel® Ethernet Adapter Complete Driver Pack ID15084 Date 6/20/2024
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    How to setup TEAP in windows server 2022 ?

    Here is our testing topology : Radius server (it's win-ser 2022) < --- > switch < --- > client , Client want to run TEAP auth with Radius server , But we have no idea to setup TEAP in win-ser 2022 , Anybody can provide how to setup TEAP in win-ser 2022 please ? Thx
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    Windows Server An error when adding server to Hyper-v Manager

    Hi, I'm trying to add a Hyper-v server standing on Windows Sever to a local's computer Hyper-v manager. The same subnet and Workgroup on both but all the time getting an error.
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    Windows 11 Update fail

    I updated from 10 to 11, eligible Dell. Using HP printers, all went well, Update 2022 required a reestablishment of my HP printers be 3 and 4 not 1 and 2. 2023 caused both to fail. I have not found that sugestion again. I tried. I use a Dell laptop with 10, both printers are connected with Cat...
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    Navigating B2B Lead Generation: Seeking Insights

    Hey everyone, I've been diving deep into B2B lead generation lately, and I'm curious about your experiences and insights. Specifically, I'm interested in how you navigate the challenges of generating quality leads in the B2B space. Do you have any strategies or tactics that have proven...
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    Network issue with Smart home device

    I am facing an issue that appears to be network related. I recently got a smart doorbell that is similar to the Temu X9 doorbell. It works very well after the configuration and up to 48 hours. The device sleeps to conserve energy and only wakes up when the button is pressed. After the 48...
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    WiFi dropping connection every few minutes

    Does anyone know how to fix this? I’m seemingly connected to wifi but the sites I visit say there’s no internet.
  17. Anyone knows how to convert this IPv6 address to IPv4?

    Hi all We found event 131 on our server and need to know what IP is this The server accepted a new UDP connection from client [fe80::dd00:3db6:d3a9:593b%5]:58699.
  18. New user query

    Hi. I'm a retired computer/electronics engineer with 45 years of experience supporting Windows, Unix, Oracle, and networks of hand-held computers. I write straight C/C++, mostly using the WinAPI, but also MFC. I dabble with Visual Studio writing Windows programs, and I would like to share them...
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    error code in accessing a website

    I hope I am in the right forum. I have two desktops, one with Win 11 the other with 10 I have a club website I have frequently accessed and now and on those two machines I get an error code: Error code: SSL_ERROR_RX_RECORD_TOO_LONG I use Firefox, however I have tried with several other...
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    WiFi TCP/IP defaults to DNS: 127.0.0.1 while on DHCP

    My WiFi NIC will always use 127.0.0.1 when its TCP/IP settings are on DHCP. If I change to static no issue but as you can imagine this creates some unwanted issues every time I connect with my laptop to a new WiFI network (as the address range is different) InterfaceAlias...