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The WindowsForum thread discusses a mysterious device named "Blaze" appearing in the network view of Windows 10 (version 10240). The original poster, Joe, is unsure of its origin, as he doesn't use any known Blaze services or devices and is running Windows on a VM. Other users suggest it could be related to Blaze Radio or a mobile service, but Joe's further investigation indicates the device appearance is inconsistent, leading him to monitor and scan for threats, with no clear identification yet. Overall, the thread reflects curiosity and caution regarding the unknown network device.

Joe S

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In Windows 10 10240 I just noticed when I view network a device is shown called Blaze any idea what it is? I have no idea what it is I don't use any fancy phone or other devices. It's nothing I knowingly installed
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Do you perchance use Blaze Radio?
I think it may install a network related support software, although I'm not certain.
 

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I don't use Blaze or any radio and I'm running this on a VM. I'll nose around when I have more time and see if I can figure it out.
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There's also a mobile service called Blaze, so phones using it might show up an identify as such.
 

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Strange I just booted it and and now it's showing a phone and Not Blaze. I've got wireless net watcher on host and VM but neither show anything out of the ordinary items. I'lll scan with defender and MBAM.
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My desktop is not wireless equipped. I looked in the Netgear rouer and the device in Windows 10 does not show there. Just curious about what it is.
Joe