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The user reports that their elderly Compaq Presario CQ61-222SA laptop running Windows 8.1 no longer connects automatically to Wi-Fi, requiring manual connection each time. A respondent suggests ensuring the "Connect Automatically" option is checked when connecting to the network. Another user questions if the issue might be due to system timeout or recent changes, but no definitive solution is provided in the thread. Overall, the discussion centers on troubleshooting automatic Wi-Fi connection problems.
nichosi

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Our elderly laptop "Compaq Presario CQ61-222SA" suddenly does not connect automatically on the internet.
I have w8.1, the blue Wifi light is on, each start up I have to open Networks, & connect to the BTHub5 manually.
is the fault in the laptop or where. ..............thanx .........nick
 

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Neemobeer

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#2
When you connect to a network there should be a box you can check that says "Connect Automatically".
 

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ussnorway

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It could be timing out if the system takes too long to boot back up... what have you changed?
 

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