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Windows 6Ghz Hotspot is long overdue, where is it?

Hi, I am on the latest version of Windows, I use the Windows Hotspot feature to create a direct local area connection between devices like my Oculus Quest, and actually get great performance (since I can't say the same for my router). However I recently…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-13T04:23:12.5733333+00:00
Quantamly 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Your Internet access is blocked, I cant even ping my router

Recently, I was just doing some java coding stuff. But the next day, I found my PC out of internet connection. Every browser software says "Your Internet access is blocked, Firewall or antivirus software may have blocked the connection." I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-11T02:01:08.2666667+00:00
NHCM 0 Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-12T17:26:44.9533333+00:00
NHCM 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to fix Microsoft Surface Windows 11 from disconnecting wifi every time it goes to sleep

My microsoft surface running windows 11 with OS build 26100.4652 and Intel wifi 6AX201 disconnects from wifi every time it goes to sleep. It is not a problem with the server or internet connection (happens in other locations with different servers). I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-07-30T10:34:20.1766667+00:00
Valery Detemmerman 25 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-12T17:23:15.7433333+00:00
Valery Detemmerman 25 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to fix Network Adapter Fatal Errors

This problem has been happening for around a year. So my network adapter is REALLY broken, so my network adapter name is called MediaTek Wi-Fi MT7921 Wireless LAN Card and the problem is sometimes, especially after turning on the pc, the Wi-Fi…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-12T09:29:14.42+00:00
Kinan Safwan 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-12T14:22:33.1566667+00:00
PG 25 Reputation points
2 answers

Currently trying to fix streaming problems

So currently I am having a problem with streaming and connectivity issues on my pc and so far I think we narrowed it down to something on the pc. The last person who helped me told me to record the incident on Wireshark and I did. I'm tired of this and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-06T15:59:08.4866667+00:00
Rabbit Bunny 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-12T11:20:30.18+00:00
Ivan Bitencourt 61,630 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

NAS no longer work since changing to Windows 11

Since replacing my PC with a new Windows 11 machine I can no longer access my my file on my NAS (My Cloud Home)

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-11T10:11:50.1+00:00
Laurence Green 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-12T10:14:40.1033333+00:00
Laurence Green 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How can I fix the "Some information changed" error after sync attempt from desktop to new laptop?

Hi, I recently got a new Windows 11 laptop, and attempted to sync it to the backup that I had from my Windows 10 desktop. I stopped however, realizing that I didnt want to fill up the 512 MB storage on my laptop with everything from the 1 TB storage I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-12T05:27:49.82+00:00
Daniel Vincent 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-12T07:01:47.69+00:00
Daniel Vincent 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Can't connect to Wifi

All of a sudden I can't connect to Wifi. The tray just has the globe with the crossed out circle. When I click on it, I don't have an option for wifi connectability, airplane mode, etc. The only three options are volume, night light, and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-11T22:52:32.7666667+00:00
Sydney Bowcott 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-12T04:13:43.65+00:00
Harry Phan 65 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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This Site Can't Be Reached Error and Online Programs Wont Launch

I have an error where it says "site cant be reached" even though I'm connected to the wifi, however I can connect to some other websites but certains one I can't, also my programs that require Wi-Fi dont open because it says I need a network…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-07-14T04:12:42.68+00:00
Thomas Calvano 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-12T03:21:16.43+00:00
Thomas Calvano 0 Reputation points
2 answers

DNS Cache network issue recurring on Windows 11

My HP Windows 11 laptop is currently facing network issues. Recently my home upgraded our wifi routers and satellite, towards the end of the week I faced no issues. Until the same afternoon which it showed I was connected to wifi but refused to load. The…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-03T07:44:49.12+00:00
Jason Pang 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-12T02:13:18.1266667+00:00
Hendrix-V 230 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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wifi icon keep disappearing

my wifi icon keeps disappearing whenever i leave my computer on and its getting really annoying because i keep having to reset my laptop everytime. im on the MediaTek wifi 6 MT7921 card.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-07T23:33:46.24+00:00
bendie 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-08-12T00:15:59.53+00:00
bendie 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Internet Connectivity Issues on IdeaPad 3 15IAU7 Affecting Multiple Applications

The IdeaPad 3 15IAU7, running a 64-bit operating system, displays full internet connectivity but experiences several connectivity problems with different applications. Examples include: Search Engines: Continuous loading without displaying results. …

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-08T15:41:14.94+00:00
Scare 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-08-11T16:44:21.5766667+00:00
Scare 0 Reputation points
4 answers

Microsoft Support Impossible to Reach a Real Person

Over the past two days I have been trying to contact someone over at Microsoft support to help me fix the "Map Network Drive" feature so I can connect my computers for QuickBooks reasons. I have only been on the phone with one Non-US…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-07-30T16:47:03.9633333+00:00
Greg Gilliam 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-08-11T12:08:57.5233333+00:00
Quinnie Quoc 0 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

ping 127.0.0.1 General failure.

On the same machine, start win10, ping is normal. Eliminate link/hardware failure (dual system) Uninstall wireshark (including npcap network layer driver), softether client, vmware 17 and other software that will install/modify the underlying network,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-07-31T04:50:19.9333333+00:00
auper 21 Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-10T03:04:21.9833333+00:00
auper 21 Reputation points
1 answer

Why windows 11 is so bad at Bluetooth.

Windows is bullshit at Bluetooth from the first. In android, it's too fast and quick, my Bluetooth headset connects automatically in my android, works perfectly every time. Whereas in windows, first of all it does not connect 90 percent of the time,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-05T05:03:01.2366667+00:00
RITESH TEWARI 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-10T16:20:12.6466667+00:00
Clay Reaves 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Connection Manager keeps on closing my browsers

I always get an administrator permission notification from something called Connection Manager and it won't leave till I say yes. Whenever i click yes, it shuts off all my browsers, making me have to reopen them. It is very infuriating and annoying and i…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-06T08:47:10.9133333+00:00
Ilesanmi Lola 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-08T15:33:27.32+00:00
Bryan-V 2,040 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

I couldn't connect to 5g despite having a 5g supported wifi adapter for my pc

Firstly, Windows doesn't even show the 5G networks. It used to be able to display it and just about a month ago it suddenly just disappear from the list of network that I am able to connect. The drives are up to date as well. I have tried connecting to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-08T12:35:09.7566667+00:00
Jia Jun Chan 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-08T13:12:19.7633333+00:00
DaveM121 758K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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After a Microsoft update, my download speeds for my Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet Controller seems to be capped at 100Mbps or less. How to I resolve this issue?

After a Microsoft update, my download speeds for my Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet Controller seems to be capped at 100Mbps or less. I've tried changing the Cat6 cable, I've uninstaller and reinstalled the driver. I even reinstalled Windows 11 again. I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-08T20:04:50.9466667+00:00
Leonard Berman 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-08T22:37:13.1966667+00:00
Leonard Berman 0 Reputation points
1 answer

how do I find my credentials password?

how do I find my credentials password? I am trying to let my laptop see files on my desktop.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-08T21:20:58.0633333+00:00
Dave and Anne Wickholm 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-08T22:57:39.7566667+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 11,860 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Wifi status connected but not working after connecting to wifi for around one minute, but other devices work fine.

Hi there! I'm not sure if this is a hardware issue or Windows issue. Anyways, every time I connect to my home Wi-Fi, the connection is stable for about 1 minute. After that, I lose all internet access. But Windows shows the connection status is still…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-10T13:30:46.2333333+00:00
Grace 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-10T14:03:49.7433333+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig 22,300 Reputation points Independent Advisor