About this tag
The tag 'remote device' on WindowsForum.com covers troubleshooting scenarios where a remote device or resource refuses a connection, often due to proxy settings or network configuration issues. Common problems include error messages like 'The remote device won't accept the connection' or 'The proxy server isn't responding,' typically encountered when using mobile hotspots or after software changes. The tag also includes discussions about using the 'Play to' feature in Windows 7 to stream audio to a remote device like a TV while maintaining simultaneous output on the PC. Additionally, it covers technical topics such as DDP network configurations for connecting remote I/O devices in data communication systems.
  1. Rahul Saini

    Windows 7 Can't use internet while connecting to my phone!

    I am using a normal usage budget PC but for data usage I bought a Wifi Receiver. It was working well but now when I connect my PC to my phone's Portable Hotspot I can't use internet. Everytime I use a browser I get the error code: ERR_PROXY_CONNECTION_FAILED When I troubleshoot the problem it...
    • Rahul Saini
    • Thread
    • connection issues data usage error hotspot internet proxy remote device troubleshooting windows wireless receiver
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  2. S

    Windows 8 Proxy server isn't responding

    Computer was working great until I updated to a program called smart menu. I uninstalled some of the components and now when I go to connect to the Internet it says: The proxy server isn't responding. When I ran the trouble shooter it said: Problems found: remote device or resource won't accept...
    • Sheltonp23
    • Thread
    • connection issues internet network issues proxy remote device smart menu troubleshooting uninstall update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. M

    Windows 7 Play to...multiple devices

    Hi all, only recently started using Windows 7 - have the 64-bit Profession edition. My question is whether it is possible to use the 'play to' feature to have the same audio output on the remote device (ie my TV) and the PC itself? I can't see a way to do this - as the play to pop up doesn't...
    • mills1981
    • Thread
    • 64-bit audio output configuration help multimedia network play to professional edition remote device simultaneous playback tech support windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. E

    Exploring Various DDP Network Configurations for Efficient Data Communication Systems

    In a simple data communication system, terminals and other remote I/O devices are linked with one or more central processors to receive input data and capture output information. Connecting equipment and software, sometimes referred to as interface elements, are used to bridge the different...
    • Elsen14
    • Thread
    • central processors communication configuration data transmission ddp networks hierarchical network i/o device intelligent terminal interface elements local applications network network topology node processors processor protocol remote device ring network star network system design terminal
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Computing