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The original poster is experiencing issues with Windows 7 where Wi-Fi connects but does not automatically reconnect after reboot or log off, despite selecting "connect automatically." They have tried various troubleshooting steps, including resetting network settings and changing routers, but the problem persists. A respondent pointed out a possible mismatch in the forum category, which the original poster acknowledged and planned to correct.

theMountinman

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I'm able to connect to wifi, but I have to enter the password at every login. When I press the 'connect' button to connect to my network, the 'connect automatically' check box is always checked. Still, log off or reboot, and I have to manually connect each time.

When I first moved into my current address and installed my provider's modem/router, connecting automatically to the wifi network worked as expected. At some point, perhaps a year ago, due to security concerns, I changed the password for the network. Since then, automatic connection has failed. I tried creating a new network on the modem/router and giving that network a new password (at the request of my provider) and that didn't fix the issue. I have tried updating adapter drivers, setting and resetting network properties, and even cleaning the registry to remove knowledge of the old network. Nothing has had any affect.

Just last night, I installed a new modem/router from different internet provider. New network, same result. Clearly, there is something wrong with my Windows 7 networking, but I don't know how to fix it (other than to perform a clean reinstall of Windows, and I would really like to avoid that). Any assistence would be greatly appreciated.
 

Jimbo22

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Question: Are you using windows 7 or windows 8 OS? In your post you say your windows 7 networking but you've posted for help in a windows 8 forum topic area.