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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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)
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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. …
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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