networking

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...

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...

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...

A newly purchased laptop running Windows 11 is having slow WIFI speed on WIFI 6 when connected to a particular Router. It works normally when running on another WIFI connection. The WIFI supports other devices at much faster speeds.

Does teredo state relate to telemetry in some way? I saw it on a forum, but no details on it.

I have a need to network two very large desktops together, both running Win 10 Pro 22H2, both fully updated. They are both X570 machines, both overclocked AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, both with 64Gb of 3600 CL18, (2x32, 4x16), one with an RX6950 XT, the other with a plain old RX600. Storage is Seagate...

I am seeking help as networking is not my field. I have a Windows 10 Desktop and a Windows 11 Lenovo Laptop. Both are on the same WORKGROUP private network. My Desktop is hard wired to my Vodafone router and my laptop is connected to the same network by Wi-Fi. On my Windows 10 Desktop (under...

My old labtop with Windows 7 installed does not connect to wifi anymore. The wifi signal is very strong and it is recognised by the system. I removed the wireless adapter (Intel pro wireless 220bg) and dowloaded new drivers from Intel but all without succes! Anybody a suggestion how to handle...

Windows 11 23H2 fresh installation. Firefox fresh installation. Multiple Addons result in Download error. Multiple common popular websites downloads result in download error. No networking issues, internet very fast, consistant, no VPN. All Windows optional and required updates. 3 AV scan no...

Microsoft has introduced Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25982 to the Canary Channel, focusing on cutting-edge platform changes that necessitate extended preparation before reaching customers. This build signifies significant developments for Windows Insiders, particularly in the Canary...

Hi, Can anyone advice I cant do manual update for windows 2012r2 server . 2023-09-25 05:39:39:020 960 1258 Misc WARNING: Send failed with hr = 80072efd. 2023-09-25 05:39:39:020 960 1258 Misc WARNING: Proxy List used: <(null)> Bypass List used : <(null)> Auth...

I am setting up Group Policies (GPO) in my Active Directory environment on Windows Server 2022 to apply specific settings to users and computers in my domain. What are some key tips for ensuring an efficient GPO implementation and avoiding common issues? Additionally, what tools or procedures do...

Hi all, For some reason using an authenticated SMTP I manage to send emails through my HP MFP machines, but when I use authenticated SMTP it always fails. Any idea why this might be happening? PS: The authentication username and password are 100% correct. Thank you all

Hello everyone, I recently start working in small business medical organization. I am not sure if this is the right place to ask, but i am facing a problem that I could not figure out if IP address in location A is 10.1.10.1 then on Location B is 10.2.10.1 so on... My question is how it is...

I have two PCs on my network, Upstairs-PC and Downstairs-PC. Both run Windows 11. I recently had to reinstall Windows 11 on my downstairs PC. Since then, even though I believe I have set up sharing as normal, when I try to access \\Downstairs-PC, it tells me my credentials are incorrect. Both...

Hey. My company use Citrix to stream a version of Windows with all apps etc to my laptop however I am able to use the on prem exchange server settings and configure Outlook (for Mac ) to download my work email perfectly without needed to using the Citrix environment. However, If I try and do...

Microsoft has unveiled Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25921 in the Canary Channel, offering significant new features and changes. Here are the highlights of this recent build: Build Highlights: - August 2023 Bug Bash: The bug bash, extending till August 7th at 11:59pm PDT, spans across the...

Hi, Is it possible to install a DHCP Server on Windows 11 Home Edition? What I found so far is only "activating DHCP Server on Windows Server" and a very old software (dhcpserver.de). Is there any DHCP Server software for Windows 11? I have a Raspberry Pi and a software running on it needs an...

OK this is an obscure question- So, on my tv I have the VLC app. When I try to get VLC to connect to my windows 11 share it says: "Your input can't be opened: VLC is unable to open the MRL smb://WINDOWSDELL. Check the log for details." Your instinct is to say it's a problem with the VLC app...