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Why do I have connection problem with only one web site www dot twit.live.tv ?

I have a new install of windows 7 ultimate I watch a video cast or podcast at [www.twit.live.tv] I watched it for approx. 2 hours and I lost my internet connection for the first time in over two months. I had connection problems related to a bad wire on…

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asked 2011-09-22T18:48:52+00:00
Anonymous
edited the question 2025-08-08T07:57:26.1133333+00:00
Don Varnau 19,390 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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my date and time changes everytime i shutdown my laptop

Actually i am unable to use my pc because whenever i shutdown my pc its date and time changes everytime.and it leads to internet connection problem.so please tell me how to fix my problem.

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asked 2025-07-29T10:21:08.29+00:00
Anurag singh 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-29T10:27:50.3933333+00:00
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Problem with USB wireless adapter connecting to my router on windows 8.1

Hello, I have brought a new USB wireless adapter to connect to the internet on windows 8.1, the issue is that the wireless signal is not very strong up stairs, so I use a WiFi adapter to boost the signal, the issue is that the the USB adapter has…

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asked 2021-12-27T23:16:43+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

USB ports on windows xp

Hello I am having issues with my USB ports they won't recognize any of the flash drives I plug into them I know the flash drives work I tried them on a different computer what happened was my computer froze up and I did a hard shutdown. And when I out…

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asked 2021-12-07T19:11:39+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

How do i connect to the internet on windows xp using vmware *a virtual machine kinda like virtualbox*

I've been looking for videos trying to find out how to connect to the internet and when I've done all the steps like turning off the firewall and stuff it doesn't work still. Could anybody tell me a clear tutorial on how to do it easily?

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asked 2022-01-30T19:43:28+00:00
Anonymous
8 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Someone's obnoxious wifi network name with emoji showing in my list of networks. How do I block it?

Hello, I have a problem with an other people's annoying and obnoxious wifi name showing in my networks area. I have already found a solution here to block it. But the issue is the name needed to hide or block the network contains special characters like…

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asked 2022-01-08T15:38:12+00:00
Anonymous
7 answers

Windows 7: How to Fix the "Server IP Address Could Not Be Found" Google Chrome Error and "This Site Can't Be Reached"

I am about to go crazy with this issue...yes I am still using windows 7...I don't wanna let go (lol)! I cannot find a resolution to the issues of "Server IP Address could not be found" and "This site can't be reached". I get them both…

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asked 2021-12-03T13:53:58+00:00
Anonymous
13 answers

My Windows 7 laptop cant connect to wifi being shared from Windows 10 mobile hotspot

My Windows 7 laptop cant connect to wifi being shared from Windows 10 mobile hotspot, does someone knows how i can fix this? Upgrading to windows 10? or it cant be fixed because its about the laptop hardware?

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asked 2021-12-23T13:07:59+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers

Windows update blocking network printer access

A recent Windows update is not allowing workstations to print to a network printer.

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asked 2021-12-08T18:55:27+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Laptop taking too much RAM in Windows 7 how to fix

Most of time I experience the 100% CPU usage in my Laptop. It’s really frustrating that computer freeze by itself with no reason. So, here is how I reduce the RAM consumed by this services. Fortunately, high CPU usage is usually easy to fix. Press…

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asked 2022-04-23T18:24:16+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Dual boot: Vista and Windows 7

Why does Vista "loop" when I try to obtain permission to access the D-drive from the C-drive. Vista is installed in C: and Windows 7 in D: and Iought tobe able to see both drives in Vista.

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asked 2022-05-08T20:44:40+00:00
Anonymous
6 answers

windows 7 computer cannot connect to internet

My windows 7 computer cannot connect to internet but the internet works. I tried completely shutting down the computer and reseting the modem several times, but it didn't work. Other computers work with internet, but the windows 7 computer won't…

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asked 2022-04-24T18:17:06+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

how to set up connectivity hotspot for chromecast

Hello, how do I set up a Connectivity hot spot for use with Chromecast on my laptop with windows 7? ( I am in a hotel that's using a 2.4GHz WiFi and using a 1st generation Chromecast device and my TracFone does not allow me to set up a hotspot)

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asked 2022-08-19T10:11:29+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers

Wifi Connection using Xfinity modem

Having problem connecting or holding wireless connection. Some devices like TV have a wireless connection. Others like windows laptop or kindle can't get a connection. Error message on Kindle is --authentication problem. Problems started when wifi …

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asked 2022-05-27T01:47:30+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

What is happening and why am I getting this message?

I am having issues that just started within the past day. Whenever I try to open some valid sites I get this message..... This site can’t be reached Check if there is a typo in ad.doubleclick.net. If spelling is correct, try running Windows Network…

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asked 2022-05-04T23:58:49+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Cannot see own wireless network but can see others around me

Hi all, Seemingly after upgraded my "wireless network" (from old version Router to Wifi 6 Router), I cannot see my own "wireless network" listed on my home laptop. I can see all the networks of my neighbors, but not my own…

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asked 2022-05-16T08:36:43+00:00
Anonymous
9 answers

Windows 7 Wifi and Usb Driver not found?

Hello Developers and Mods, I've downgraded from Windows 8.1 to Windows 7 but I can't find any wifi networks even though they are available. After troubleshooting, I have realised that I've lost my wifi driver and usb driver. Please give me some options…

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asked 2022-05-09T13:29:08+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why can i only open MSN/Bing search pages in IE 5?

Can someone help me fix this!!! So, my laptop runs Windows XP, however Internet Explorer would restrict me to open only MSN and Bing pages even if the encoding is 128-bit. I tried EVERYTHING i could, but the restriction is still there. Is it because…

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asked 2022-04-16T08:24:53+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Google.com services unable to connect but browser can connect to other websites

Earlier today I started having issues while working in Google Docs where I kept receiving a message stating "Trying to Connect". Then after some time the page would reload and connect but it kept "Trying to connect" intermittently. …

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asked 2022-04-15T02:31:49+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

USB to Ethernet adapter

How to install USB to Ethernet adapter in desktop computer with Window 8.1 and malfunctioned Ethernet LAN card?

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asked 2022-05-01T14:18:43+00:00
Anonymous