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The tag 'plugged in' on WindowsForum.com covers issues where a device or component is physically connected but not recognized or functioning correctly. Common topics include Ethernet connections showing as unplugged despite proper cable insertion, laptop batteries that are plugged in but not charging, and peripherals like headphones or speakers that are connected but not detected by software. Users also report system freezes or display brightness changes that occur only when the laptop is plugged in. These threads often involve troubleshooting steps such as driver updates, power settings adjustments, and hardware checks. The discussions span various Windows versions and hardware brands, focusing on resolving detection and performance problems related to being plugged in.
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    Windows 8 Ethernet say's it's not plugged in.

    Hi. I've been wanting to use my Ethernet cable -it has plug-ins on both ends- and tried to connect my laptop to a modem or router, but I look at my Control Panel saying it's not plugged in. I don't believe the plug to be broken because it was rolled up and twist-tied when it was found. I tried...
    • TheLostOne
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    • cable connection control panel diagnose driver update ethernet family controller fix hardware internet access laptop modem network issues plugged in realtek router tech support troubleshooting upgrade windows 10
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Battery Issues on Sager X8100: Random Shutdowns and Charging Warnings

    I've been having some issues with my battery. I have a Sager X8100 gaming laptop. Specs are i7 Q840, dual Nvidia 285m in SLI, 8gbs RAM, windows 7 64 bit. Its a fairly old rig.. 2009 or 2010 not sure which. I bought it used in 2012. Had a 1 year warranty. I noticed the battery wouldn't keep it...
    • 1badninja
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    • battery charge level gaming hardware graphical intensive laptop laptop specs msi afterburner old hardware overheating performance issues plugged in power plan power settings sager x8100 shutdown sli sp1 installation update issues windows 7
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Laptop freezes after plugged in

    This is a followup to the following topic: Link Removed The gadget problem no longer occurs, but the general problem is the same: On my sister's laptop (an Inspiron 14), everything boots up fine but after a while of use, one program will lock up, then another will, and the rest will follow one...
    • Exp HP
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    • battery charging drivers freezes inspiron keyboard laptop performance plugged in safe mode
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Problem with charging

    My laptop was charging all night - I even made sure it was plugged in and the blue light was on. It stayed at 3%. Now it's at 0% and it's plugged in. It says that it's plugged in but not charging, but how do I get it so it does charge?
    • Alaska
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    • battery blue light charging electricity laptop plugged in power technology troubleshooting
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Realtek Audio Issue: Headphones and Mic Detected but Not Recognized by Software

    I have realtek 1.62 onboard sound. It works very well, with one caveat. Front headphones and mic are not detected when they are plugged in. I can hear sound on them, and I can use the microphone, however Realtek doesn't think that they are plugged in. As a result, I can't do "show only plugged...
    • doom777
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    • audio configuring detection devices drivers hardware headphones issues microphone mute onboard plugged in realtek settings sound technology troubleshooting user experience volume windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 bright screen on a laptop on batt but fine pluged in

    when ever my laptop comes unpluged the screen goes so bright it whites every thing out cant see any thing well can use high contrast but thats bull its fine pluged in . has any one else had the same proublem?
    • big
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    • battery brightness contrast display issues laptop plugged in screen troubleshooting white out
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Troubleshooting Logitech LS21 Speakers on Vista Ultimate with Sigmatel Drivers

    Okay to make it simple, I installed vista ultimate with the extreme pack.. now Vista works fine after 3 hours of messing around but I can't get the LS21 speakers from logitech to work. I got my sennheiser headset working my cam my mic and whatnot but the speakers wont budge. Now, yes they are...
    • Sania
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    • audio computer configuration dell devices drivers feed hardware headset logitech plugged in setup sound speakers troubleshooting ultimate volume windows vista xps 9200
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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