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printer internet access

My printer shows error not having network connection or internet connection.

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-02T13:26:45.27+00:00
Teresa Jones 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-02T14:03:27.3233333+00:00
David-M 127.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Airplane Mode

Why is there airplane mode on my desktop PC? Thanks

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-10-02T09:59:53.12+00:00
23PueyoA 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-02T10:35:40.2466667+00:00
DaveM121 936.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Google Identifies Suspicious Network Traffic

Hi, For the past few days I've been receiving this page while I browse via guest mode. Every time I open guest mode and search for something , it says we've identified a suspicious network and a captcha is shown. I tried this on different devices and…

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-29T19:01:34.3633333+00:00
Dan Joshy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-30T06:36:08.13+00:00
Emma1-N 13,320 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to fix network share issues ?

Windows cannot access my \WDMYCLOUDMIRROR network device and map as a drive. Error code : 0x80070035 (the network path was not found However, I can access it via Mycloud website but it os way too long to transfer files. What should I do to solve the…

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-06-18T17:22:29.4133333+00:00
Louis Caille 30 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-28T01:02:15.2466667+00:00
Brent Horton 0 Reputation points
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How to re-establish audio after using C extension to connect external monitor

I am using a USB-C Dual HDMI adapter ( to connect one or two larger monitors, in order to overcome a graphics limitation in my HP 17 Laptop. Now audio has been lost

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-22T19:48:47.75+00:00
BEK K 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-27T14:11:27.49+00:00
Ian-T 13,100 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Why am I suddenly blocked from shopgoodwill.com?

Here is the error ID from my block screen: 20260920T121655Z-16779b6cc5bb27pxhC1CH1c7ms0000000x200000000011ex

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-20T12:23:27.47+00:00
Bria Long 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T14:52:28.32+00:00
Bulldog 4,760 Reputation points
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how to get access of pc

how can i get the access or control of the other pc's from one pc in college

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-18T05:17:45.0833333+00:00
Mahesh Chaudhari 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-19T10:30:24.9766667+00:00
Vikki-T 11,245 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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network connection

We are connected to the internet physically but our apps will not recognize the connection. We have flushed and reset the dns and networking caches.

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-16T20:01:08.2933333+00:00
[email protected] 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-16T22:28:49.64+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 88,900 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix WiFi message “unable to connect to this network”

Hello, I have opened my pc to find that it won’t connect to my home WiFi with the message: “unable to connect to this network”. I have restarted several times, reset the network settings, flushed using the command prompt, uninstalled adapters with device…

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-09-26T17:03:11.4+00:00
callum laugharne 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-16T08:59:16.8933333+00:00
Denis B 0 Reputation points
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Can't connect to school wifi

Today I bring my laptop to my college, my phone connected to the college Wifi automatically as I turn on the automatic connection on my phone and I got out my laptop, tried to connect to the college Wifi but it shows "Unable to connect to this…

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-11T11:37:59.04+00:00
Hong Ching Constance Chan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-15T14:21:32.8366667+00:00
Hong Ching Constance Chan 0 Reputation points
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How do i find my wi-fi password?

I am currently logged into my wi-fi network and would like to know how can I recover my password?

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-13T23:02:26.9466667+00:00
Don Hunt 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T23:41:24.4633333+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig 33,400 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Old window 8 laptop can't find my new Xfinity router.

I can see every other Wi-Fi around me but mines. Even when I try to connect to the hidden Wi-Fi, it still don't work. All my other devices can find my Wi-Fi but this laptop for some reason can't.

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-04T20:44:06.9+00:00
commented 2026-09-09T10:45:33.8266667+00:00
Thomas4-N 22,380 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Ineed a bluetooth connection. I am 92 yrs old so I need help please

I need a bluetooth connection. As I said I am 92 years old. PLEASE

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-05T01:52:28.57+00:00
George Flaherty 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-09T10:45:19.71+00:00
Thomas4-N 22,380 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to fix wi-fi not connecting

On my Dell laptop #1, the wifi shows as turned on, connected, but does not work. My other laptop #2, sitting beside that one - shows the wifi on, connected and is truly connected. What causes the #1 laptop wifi to not work. I am not able to shut it…

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-08T17:29:10.2233333+00:00
Sheila Hewitt 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-08T18:10:09.2533333+00:00
David-M 127.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Sudden wifi issue - can't connect to regular wifi only hotspots

I’m having an issue with an older Windows laptop (Acer Swift 1 SF114-32) and could use some advice. The laptop was working fine for 5+ years and it was my daily driver. I got a new machine and put this one in a cupboard for a year or so and I've recently…

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-05T00:19:29.34+00:00
Emma H 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-08T08:32:51.2466667+00:00
Clary-N 16,550 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

no dhcp was found.

a laptop or machine that has not connected to my network for at least a day gives a no dhcp was found error. wifi connects but no internet

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-08T06:38:09.1+00:00
Cecil Ochieng 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-08T07:13:48.5733333+00:00
DaveM121 936.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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PC intermittently loses internet while other devices stay online — MediaTek RZ616 issue?

I have a Windows 11 desktop with an MSI MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI and MediaTek/AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E 160MHz. My PC’s internet randomly stops working, while my phone and other devices on the exact same Wi-Fi continue working normally. The issue is extremely…

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-06T12:55:17.0033333+00:00
John Longcock 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-06T13:39:39.76+00:00
EmilyS726 270.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

blue tooth doesn't display new devices

my blue tooth does not display new devices neither does it connect with them.

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-05T10:50:26.77+00:00
kofi badu 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-05T12:16:12.25+00:00
Horace Wiggins 535 Reputation points
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HOW DO I PERFORM A SPEED TEST FOR MY DEVICE TO QUALIFY FOR ONLINE POSITION

I am applying for an online job and I need to produce evidence of speed performance. How do I perform speed test on my device with my MICROSOFT ACCT.

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-01T16:20:32.1733333+00:00
dianne duncan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-01T22:54:34.11+00:00
Craig Long 18,640 Reputation points
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Laptop Problems

Hello, how come there are about 8 devices connected to my internet but my laptop is really laggy? And how do I improve my laptops internet connection?

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-08-31T14:21:55.5966667+00:00
Ahija Fergus 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-31T14:56:12.1866667+00:00
DaveM121 936.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor