Admin login from XP gets Win7 Guest account?
I have two computers on an in-home LAN, one running XP Pro, the other Win 7 Pro. When I log into win7 from XP, I enter the Win7 "Administrator" name and password (none at this time). But the (Compute...
View ArticleEthernet LAN losing connection on lid close.
I'm sharing WiFi received on my wireless card for my Windows 7 laptop and am rebroadcasting it to a router using the Ethernet port. Before I could close the lid and everything would run just fine. Now...
View ArticleCannot Access folder in Homegroup Sharing
OK, I have a problem that I just cannot find the answer to online. I have a laptop running Windows 7 and I am sharing my videos and my pictures via the homegroup. I am accessing them with my desktop,...
View ArticleHow to fix internet connection fluctuations?
Recently I've started having trouble with my internet. It keeps fluctuating especially when I watch YouTube videos or when I play games; for a few moments I would get my normal connection, then a few...
View ArticleHyper-V-2012 standalone and Windows 7Pro - Management tools
Greetings, I am looking for a way to manage my Hyper-V-2012 Standalone server with a management console in windows 7. In windows 8 you can simply ad and remove this function with the control panel,...
View ArticleHow to access files remotely, my own cloud?
Hey guys I think this can be done but am not sure how so am looking for some advice. I have a HTPC which remains on and holds a bunch of media files. I have set up a home group so I can access those...
View Articlehow to delete wireless network
Manage Wireless Networks shows blank. how to delete wireless network ?
View ArticleIntermittant Network Performance
Hi, I work as a network admin on contract for a mid size company with about 25 computers including 5 servers, we've been experiencing some intermittent network performance issues and i'd like to have...
View ArticleHow to switch from WLAN to LAN adapter? (if both exist)
Asume I run a notebook which is currently successfully connected to a WLAN. Fine. Now I plugin a cable to another (!) physical Router into the LAN slot of the notebook. In order to configure this...
View ArticleSharing issues between W7 & XP
So, the same image that I was having the local GP issues with I am now encountering another issue. Two machines on a network, one W7 and the other XP. -I cannot browse from the W7 PC to XP PC -I can...
View ArticleRealtek PCIe GBE Family Controller - Optimal Settings?
Right so I'm sure that many people have a realtek ethernet card. What would be the optimal performance settings for it in the advanced tab? I'm using a desktop & connect straight from a ethernet...
View ArticleSolved Shutting off Modem and Router
Here is the situation. I am on ATT DSL with an Actiontec ADSL+ Modem and a Netgear Wndr 3700 v2 router. Normally I turn my computer off at night before bed. But I leave the modem and router on. I...
View ArticleUnable to detect wifi after reinstall W7
I've been dealing with this problem for quite a while. It all start when my W7 crashed and I have to reinstall it. After 2nd time reinstall it again, I still can't figure out how to fix it. I've...
View ArticleWireless card(s) show in Device Manager but cannot connect to network
I have a friend's laptop (Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4040) that she recently got and I can't get the wifi on this thing to work. The built-in wifi card shows fine in Device Manager, but, if I attempt to...
View ArticleHow do I connect laptop to internet through the ethernet cable?
my 3 year old Dell Studio laptop connects fine via wireless to home router and internet; but I cannot connect through the ethernet cable. I've done the troubleshooting; disabled/enabled the network...
View ArticleSolved How is this network set up? Why does it appear as 2 networks?
Why does the home network wifi I'm currently using show up as if it were two?
View Articlewindows network password
i have a small home network - two pcs running windows 7 ultimate, a seagate black armor nas and a sony blu ray player. everyone was talking to each other without issue. my first pc was getting a bit...
View ArticleLooking for a new router to go with my Motorola SB6141
Right so I went in to replace my new modem for free at the local Allegiance Communications office & they let me trade in my old SB5100 for the newer SB6141. I'm thinking about replacing the router...
View ArticleLAN connection without internet stops wireless internet connection
Well I've fiddled around and searched to no avail ... I have some form of conflict between my main wireless network and a LAN I use for file transfer and streaming. The attached PDF file illustrates...
View ArticleInternet just disappears randomly need help!
Hello all, I got a serious problem :/ Basically im on wifi and internet just disappears randomly, first it disconnects and after that i get the red cross because there are no wifi connections available...
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