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PC can't see homegroup

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I've got a laptop and a desktop, both running Win7 Pro. Both are cabled to simple 1Gbps network. If I create a homegroup on one, the other reports "there is currently no homegroup on the network." Same result when I try both ways. Firewall services are off. Both computers running IPv4 and IPv6. HomeGroup Troubleshooter yields nothing. Any suggestions? - - - Updated - - - looks...

delete item from other devices in network

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Hi friends, How can i remove the item below from "other devices"Attachment 423658 (https://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/network-sharing/423658-delete-item-other-devices-network-untit.jpg)? (2 LG TV's are already in the network and work fine) registry trick maybe ? or other? Right click the item menu shows: 1-create shortcut 2- -properties

Internet download speed is much lower than upload one

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My main PC is directly connected to router/modem. I am using AT&T Fiber Optic with 300 mbps speed. Recently download speed decreased to a crawl. I ran a speed test - download speed was 4 mbps while upload was 367 mbps (???). Reset the modem and ran antivirus scan. No change. My other PC connected via WiFi shows higher download speed... Any suggestions ?

Edit Dial-up Connection Properties

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How do I clear the area code drop down list in Dial-up connection properties? Image: https://guides.wmlcloud.com/images/122013/Configuring%20a%20Dial-Up%20Internet%20Connection_4.jpg

Internet lost after hibernation ?!?

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Hello, since 2 weeks I have no internet connection after hibernation. When I run a diagnostics I get an error message "DNS server not responding" but when I check the Internet connection this one is flag as active ?!? I didn't' make any update of the OS or the drivers before this issue. I change the provider DNS to the Google one with no effect. Any idea of what is going on ? Thanks

Im online,yet-Im not

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PC stops loading web sites at random times. Some times Im online for a few hours,sometimes an hour or so. Goole,Opera and AVG browsers do the same. All devices "show Okay".PC shows Im online,connected, yet-Im not! Dont know what to do next. I hate Win10, love Win 7. Do not want to upgrade..any help out there? NOTE. On Google ,.the top right corner of Google Page, the icons, email,...

ERR erros (timed out, socket not connected etc)

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Hello everyone, I keep having all types of ERR errors when browsing internet, most common are : ERR_CONNECTION_CLOSED , socket not connected, err timed out) These errors are not permanent, for example i try to go to a site and it gives me error then after refreshing site for few minutes site gets loaded and then after few minutes i get errors again. Few sites like youtube dont display...

Using lan and wlan question

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Using Win7 on a laptop that has a trading program. Always used wlan with no problems until now where I'm am experiencing disconnections. Installed lan drivers and now hardwired. When removing the ethernet cable then using wifi, what is the default process when I reconnect the ethernet cable. Will it switch over to lan automatically or stay on wlan? If it's automatic can it be set...

New Wifi Adapter

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What new wifi adapter would you recommend that will work with my Win 7 64 bit pc? My current adapter is a Belkin F7D1101, bought probably 15 years ago and still works. However, I don't know how long that will be the case. Price range is $30 max.

"Restoring Network Connections" error for dns-323 drive

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Hello – Little back story. I have an older Win 7 HP PC. I had a d-link dns323 external hard drive for added storage and back up on our home networked computers. The last time it worked was about 3-1/2 years ago. At that time we were prepping for a long distance move in which our goods would be in storage for approx 3 months. Well, that 3 months turned into almost 3-1/2 years. Also during the...

Solved Win7 (on hyper-v) will not connect to win10 file share

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This is driving me nuts! All of my win10 boxes connect to the file share just fine, even with some higher security settings. Win7 does not. Also, the Hyperv box has the same problem. Assume: SERVER = win10 home with the shared folder CLIENT1 = win7 home running on hyper-v on win server 2019 HYPER = server 2019 All systems have the following services started:

How to enable Remote Console from Windows 7 Repair Disk

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UltraAV disabled my keyboard and mouse so I would like to uninstall it. I'm hoping that I can do so using the Remote Console. How do I enable Remote Console from the Windows 7 Repair Disk environment? I'm guessing I will have to make some changes to the registry. Thanks!

VPN with malware protection, or Malware protection with VPN

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Nord and Surfshark are offering upgrade options with malware protection, and Malwarebytes is offering an upgraded option with a VPN. price difference is fairly negligable, so it comes down to software reliability and performance - I don't mind paying £1 per month difference over the course of 12 months for a more reliable or better performance product any suggestions? tyvm ps, if this is in...

Solved WebDAV - Is this even possible?

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I have an app on my Android phone that can store data on a WebDAV device. Is it possible to set up a WebDAV device on my LAN without having one of the machine’s being a web server? If so, how?

Is this a good speed test?

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I ran my Internet provider's speed test:

Remote agent for android (or Emulator) ?

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*Hello. we´re looking for solutions and I am going to do the first proof-of-concept.* Usecase: We have:

How do I enable "Magic Packet" Wake on Lan on my Win7 laptop?

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I got a small Win7 laptop on a KVM which I use for my older games, and I have it bolted closed under my desk so it won't take space. Problem is, whenever a hurricane comes and leaves, and I spend a few days without power, I have to shut it down, then in order to turn it back on, I have to unbolt its whole bracket and bolt it back up again once it's on. So I tried to set up a "Magic Packet"...

Casting from a Windows 10 laptop to a Windows 7 laptop

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Hi, Does anyone know if this is possible? Just as title - I have a Windows 10 laptop, and I want to be able to send the screen to a Windows 7 laptop (same local WiFi network) - preferably at no cost
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