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    Windows 10 one laptop does not see the nework - all others do

    Where I work we have several laptops all running Windows 7 or 10. One of the laptops running Windows 10 can't see the wireless network Lighthouse. It doesn't even show up in the network settings as if it didn't exist. All other laptops see the Lighthouse network and connect normally. This laptop...
  2. What are pros/cons of Ethernet over Power (EOP)?

    We're running under Win10. A pair of Netgear Powerline 1000 devices (to connect a computer to a router using household current) became available when a grandson switched to a direct ethernet cable. Questions: Daughter has been connecting wireless to the router from the kitchen PC since day...
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    Windows 10 "Could not connect all networks"

    I have a Lenovo Ideapad 15-500isk laptop running Windows 10 (ip to date) and connected wirelessly (5G) to the network via a Virgin Media Superhub 2 running a 150 MB/s. I have also connected, via the hub 2, an Acer Laptop running Windows 10, a smart TV, a Galaxy Tabs,a Galaxy A3. a Galaxy S7...
  4. E3 2017: ORIGIN PC announces thin and light EVO15-S laptop powered by Windows 10

    Today at E3, ORIGIN PC gave a sneak peek of their all-new thin and light EVO15-S laptop powered by Windows 10—the best version of Windows for gaming. Measuring only .73 inches thick and weighing only 4.3 pounds, the all-new EVO15-S redefines the thin and light gaming notebook by supporting up...
  5. Computex 2017: Acer announces Spin 1 notebook and Nitro 5 gaming line with Windows 10

    Ahead of Computex, Acer announced new Windows 10 devices for gaming and productivity on-the-go with the new Nitro 5 notebook line for casual gamers and the lightweight Spin 1 for flexible computing and sleek design, all powered by Windows 10. Here’s a closer look at these devices: Acer debuts...
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    Windows 10 windows 10 slow internet speeds with ourlink adapter(+atenna)

    So I recently purchased this adapter: Amazon.com: OURLINK 600Mbps mini 802.11ac Dual Band 2.4G/5G Wireless Network Adapter USB Wi-Fi Dongle Adapter with 5dBi Antenna Support Windows XP,Win Vista,Win 7,Win 8.1, Win 10,Mac OS X 10.6-10.12.4: Computers & Accessories to fix a bsod issue with my...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 new install

    Can some one give me a link to the lan or wireless drivers plz reinstalled windows 7 and can't get it to connect to internet. Also can some take me thru the steps of downloading it to a USB hard drive and then on to my computer try multiple ones but can't seem to get it to work. Laptop is a...
  8. Windows 10 setting up new pc - can't connect to network

    I took it out of the box this morning -- Lenovo Desktop 510S with Win10. My first new PC since Win7! I have received 3 different messages while trying to connect to my home network: First, I got this message: IRQL_UNEXPECTED_VALUE. I rebooted and this time I got the message WINDOWS 10...
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    The network adapter has returned an invalid value to the driver.

    Hi, So I have note notice any issues at all before this did happen and either has I notice any issues after but so my guess is that somehow it's a driver bug but still I want your opinion regarding it. And I think it was my bluetooth devices that did trigger this issue, that's what I can see in...
  10. Windows 7 Unknown Icon on Taskbar + Auto Update Keeps Turning Off

    Dear all, I am new here, so Hi! I just woke up my PC and suddenly a unknown icon appeared on my taskbar. I cannot click it and when I point the cursor at it there is no description there. Do you have any idea what could it be? It looks wireless-ish. Also, there is one more thing - my Windows...
  11. Windows XP Can't Find Wi-Fi drivers.

    So, I decided to downgrade from Windows 7 to XP Pro on my Acer Aspire 5736Z-4460 because it'd freeze up constantly while I was using it. XP doesn't have that problem. But when I switched to XP, I had to look for the wireless / Wi-Fi drivers for it. I tried every driver I could find and they'd...
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    Windows 10 WiFi Keeps Disconnecting Windows 10

    Hi, I'm here because I have a problem with my WiFi. I've had Windows 10 for a while now and at first it worked fine. But a few months ago that changed. I use my Samsung Galaxy J3 as a WiFi Hotspot. For some reason, every day now, my connection seems to randomly drop. Sometimes it connects again...
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    Windows 10 I used to have an ethernet cable running to my gateway from my pc.I recently moved something and noa

    Hello I was used to running my ethernet cable from the desktop to the gateway. I recently moved something and noticed although I was getting internet, the cable as not plugged in to the computer. Is the reason I had internet because I was getting it wirelessly and with it plugged in I get it...
  14. A closer look at the new Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 Cube and more great Windows 10 PCs

    There’s a Windows 10 PC built for anything you want to do, whether it’s watching a movie, working in a spreadsheet or playing your favorite games – like Lenovo’s newest gaming PC, the IdeaCentre Y710 Cube, now available at Microsoft Stores and at Link Removed. These devices take advantage of...
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    Windows 10 Internet Connection drops frequently and is very slow

    Hi, recently my internet on my desktop has gotten very slow (15mb to 2-3mb). This is connecting from the modem wireless, around 10 m away, not only this but sometimes the internet just turns off. Not the power to the modem but the internet just drops. Also whats more strange is that other...
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    Windows 7 Bluetooth and Headphones for PC

    Hi; I accidentally bought a pair of wireless headphones for the computer, and found I was missing the Bluetooth adapter so I got one and connected it to the computer. Then I installed the driver that came with it and got the speakers to work ok but found the sound was awefull, like the volume...
  17. Windows 10 Internet connection drops frequently

    I am frequently getting disconnected from the internet on my laptop. After 5 mins of use, the connection drops and I have to switch off and on the router. I am using a Wireless router connected to cable internet. I am finding this only when I connect on Windows 10. There is no interruption...
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    Windows 10 5 ghz network takes forever to connect

    my 2.4 ghz connection would connect instantly when i boot my computer... but it takes about 5 minutes for windows to connect to my 5ghz connection... whats causing it? i checked and the 5ghz connection doesnt show up on the list of wireless connections for the first five minutes after booting...
  19. Windows 7 Fixing Wireless Connectivity Issues on Windows Vista After Update Interruptions

    My other half turned off computer while it was downloading 10 updates, long story short, black screen. Live microsoft helped me get it up and running again, downloads all eventuall successfully installed, little did I know, the wireless connection to the net was knocked out. This laptop...
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    Windows 10 Windows did not detect any networking hardware after latest Windows 10 update

    I have an HP Envy TS m6. Upgraded to Windows 10 from 8.1 when Windows 10 first was available. No issues until the latest update. Now I get "Windows did not detect any networking hardware " message and have no wireless connection. Restored back before the latest update and the wireless connection...