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The open network tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues related to wireless and wired networks that are configured without security or with unrestricted access. Common topics include Windows 7 automatically connecting to open wireless networks like BT Openzone, difficulties setting up a completely open workgroup network between Windows 7, Vista, and XP computers, and troubleshooting connectivity problems where a device connects to an open network but has no internet access. Users also seek ways to force Windows 7 to recognize a network as an open work type for file sharing without internet. The discussions focus on network settings, workgroup sharing, and overcoming Windows 7's restrictions on open network configurations.
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    Windows 7 Internet connections: Connected to two comptuters, one "No Internet access"... ?? Help!

    I have searched through several of the previous threads searching for an answer but I am still perplexed and stuck. I am running a modem and wireless router which is working fine. I have my home computer up and running (Windows 7)- no problems at all. However, my work laptop (windows 7...
    • Stacia Daniel
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    • access check computer connection ethernet flickering help internet laptop modem network open network private router settings support threads troubleshooting windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 workgroup sharing of drives

    With the computers networks that I install I need all computers to be able to see each other. With XP this is simple. All I need to do is have the same user name and password and workgroup name at each computer. I also create a share on the C drive to all. Then when I go into network places...
    • jkorn
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    • authentication c drive sharing computer visibility connection type file sharing home network home premium multiple computers network network drive network issues network places network security network settings open network troubleshooting windows 7 windows xp work connection workgroup
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 W7U 64 Bit Connects to wireless open network every boot!

    And then I have to disconnect from that network, (BT Openzone..) and manually re- connect to my own netgear wireless connection.. I unticked the three boxes for the BT openzone connection and applied/saved those settings in the wireless manager and upon a reboot or disconnection they are ticked...
    • SoxmisUK
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    • bugs connection netgear network open network router settings windows 7 wireless wpa2
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Create Completly 'Open' Network Between Win7, Vista & XP Computers

    I am unable to create a completely open network between multiple computers running Win7, Vista and XP on a simple Workgroup network? I need all devices (hardrives, DVD, CD, etc…) available to all machines without any restrictions (not just the Public Directory). It was working fine until...
    • 1fzj80
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    • access issues computer visibility configuration devices discovery file sharing home network homegroup netgear network open network permissions security shared folders small office windows 7 windows vista windows xp workgroup
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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