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W10 How to set network category of an 'Unidentified' network PERMANENTLY as "Private" ?

Please advise how to set network category of an 'Unidentified' network PERMANENTLY as "Private" in W10 and W11? "Set-NetConnectionProfile -InterfaceIndex 8 -NetworkCategory Private" works until the system Restart. How to make change…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
asked 2024-11-05T16:58:46.1466667+00:00
Boris 1 Reputation point
edited a comment 2024-11-07T16:36:45.1966667+00:00
Boris 1 Reputation point
2 answers

Random Hardware Addresses - Wifi settings managed by an organization

I am not able to enable the "Random Hardware Addresses" setting. It keeps telling me that I'm a part of an organization, which I am not, as this is a personal laptop. Does anyone know any way to fix this? I am the administrator for this…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
asked 2024-10-31T19:17:03.6133333+00:00
Doodle 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-11-01T15:28:30.18+00:00
Jacen Wang 960 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

What do I do if someone has hacked their way into my laptop and set up a network and made themselves the administrator of it?

I was staying at a place that had wifi. I set my firewall to domain. Someone on the wifi there set up a local network and wiped everything out of my laptop. That was about a year ago. I moved out of that place and just started from scratch. I recently…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,716 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
asked 2023-06-22T07:28:21.6566667+00:00
Farfroimnutn 5 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-01T15:08:23.2366667+00:00
dandy calliham 0 Reputation points
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Is raspppoe.sys creating invalid NDIS_OID_REQUEST objects?

Our NDIS LWF driver, Npcap, has been accused of causing BSoD (NDIS_BUGCHECK_INVALID_OBJECT_HEADER) when users dial-up to a PPPoE connection. However, the crash happens in NdisAllocateCloneOidRequest(), and the source object being cloned is passed through…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
771 questions
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
123 questions
asked 2024-10-21T18:37:11+00:00
Daniel Miller 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-30T20:04:22.1066667+00:00
Daniel Miller 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Error with applications losing internet after upgrading W10 22H2

When I upgrade from W10 21H2 to W10 22H2 the computer applications do not know how to go to the internet, only gives the error when the network card is in domain mode and with a specific model of PC ZBook Fury 15 G8. The error it gives are the following:

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,716 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
asked 2023-11-17T07:42:14.8733333+00:00
Sysarrow 31 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-10-29T08:13:07.2166667+00:00
Alex Muñoz Carmona 0 Reputation points
12 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows shows no internet access but it worked

When my Windows 10 laptop connected to Wi-Fi, it said No Internet Access, I could access website through IE but I couldn’t access to the Microsoft store. What’s the problem of my laptop?

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
asked 2020-08-10T09:50:01.037+00:00
Andre0 36 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-10-28T12:17:01.7066667+00:00
DaveGa 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Non Admin Users Cannot See Advanced VLAN Settings

I have non-admin users who require access to VLAN settings. I have set them as Network Operators. However, when they receive the elevation prompt and log in, this is what they see: When I log in as Admin, click advanced, I am able to see this: Any…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,642 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,893 questions
asked 2024-10-23T21:00:17.1833333+00:00
JGilbreath 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-28T00:52:29.8266667+00:00
Jing Zhou 7,260 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is the Windows Defender Firewall Service Always Necessary to Stay Running?

Hello, In my current collegiate studies, we are doing labs where Trellix is installed on Windows 10 as a third-party AV and Firewall provider. When Trellix is running, the Windows Defender Firewall shows disabled in Windows Security. However, the service…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,716 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,929 questions
asked 2024-10-26T22:15:38.8766667+00:00
StudentAdmin 65 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-27T01:03:49.45+00:00
StudentAdmin 65 Reputation points
15 answers

Internet disconnects and won't reconnect until restart

My computer is having internet issues, when I try to stream, only when I try to stream, it disconnects from the internet and won't reconnect until I restart. I can navigate in the internet without issue, download, play games, watch movies, etc. no…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
asked 2022-02-17T20:14:02.797+00:00
Thiago Zocoli 16 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-26T03:46:49.25+00:00
Ed D 0 Reputation points
3 answers

"netsh interface set interface name="Ethernet" admin=disabled" stopped working a few days ago

I used netsh to enable/disable my network connection on Windows 10 for well over a month with no issues, then a few days ago they stopped functioning. Did a recent windows 10 update change the syntax for netsh? If yes, what is the new syntax?…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
asked 2022-10-07T17:45:08.477+00:00
Mehrcraft 1 Reputation point
answered 2024-10-22T21:51:18.54+00:00
Albert 0 Reputation points
0 answers

How to trace RNDIS messages

I'm trying to determine why WIN10 is issuing an USB STALL to and RNDIS device. Is there some way to trace RNIDS commands to the USB stack? This was not occurring in WIN7. I have tried using logman to trace the following…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,716 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
123 questions
asked 2024-10-22T16:41:11.9933333+00:00
Tim Michals 0 Reputation points
7 answers

Can't connect to SMB share "Windows cannot access"

I use my NAS for backups (truenas), with an SMB share. I reset my PC recently and added it like normal. Worked fine. However, after a day it stopped working and I was unable to connect to it. Now when I try to connect to it I get this: It works…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
478 questions
asked 2022-04-17T20:06:07.573+00:00
Askejm ​ 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-10-22T11:00:42.67+00:00
Jesper Rex Andersen 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Always On VPN – User Tunnel not being established (occasionally)

We have an AO VPN solution where some users are occasionally having problems establishing User Tunnel. It's important to note that this only occurs occasionally and is not a permanent issue that occurs each time. The protocol type in profile settings is…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,796 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,716 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,228 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
551 questions
asked 2024-10-13T12:02:22.6333333+00:00
Simon Belmont 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-10-21T18:36:30.71+00:00
Simon Belmont 20 Reputation points
2 answers

File Explorer Not Responding - Mapped Network Drive to Deleted Azure File Share Freezes and Prevents logins for All Users in Win 10 Multi-session

I'm posting this to make other community members aware of the issue until File/Windows Explorer can be patched. This does look like a bug with Windows/File Explorer that will cause instability in an AVD environment for all users on the session host.…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,301 questions
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
1,572 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
asked 2022-02-28T14:52:51.93+00:00
bsonnek 51 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-21T10:05:20.2366667+00:00
Colin Chaplin 1 Reputation point
1 answer

Windows 10 Explorer hand when network in unavailable

Hi All, Couple of users complains File Explorer hangs and not responsive when they are working offline. During the investigation we found that the explorer is trying to connect to the share drives while offline and gone to a loop and ending up explorer…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
asked 2024-10-17T08:47:30.11+00:00
HAL9000 1 Reputation point
answered 2024-10-21T07:10:16.3366667+00:00
Hania Lian 17,291 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

We are unable to connect right now. Please check your network and try again later

Hello After entering the login id and password, i'm getting an error for network like "We are unable to connect right now. Please check your network and try again later" .but my network working correctly. Please help me in this…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
asked 2022-04-15T09:00:54.243+00:00
Shekar Ballu 11 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-19T18:05:20.52+00:00
NO NAME 0 Reputation points
0 answers

who owns the custom capability from Microsoft?

The ESim class doc says it requires a custom capability declaration(Microsoft.eSIMManagement_8wekyb3d8bbwe). And according to my local test, this capability also needs a sccd file to work properly. Since it's a custom capability with Microsoft prefix,…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
asked 2024-10-16T03:10:19.94+00:00
Jayden Xia 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-17T09:08:25.9066667+00:00
Roy Li - MSFT 33,371 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

What are these hidden network adapters?

What are these two devices listed under Device Manager -> Network Adapters? (they're hidden - show hidden devices in view menu) and why are they there? Microsoft Kernel Debug Network Adapter (not grayed out) WAN Miniport (SSTP) (grayed out) How do…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
asked 2024-10-16T16:24:50.5766667+00:00
Nobody 5 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-17T01:25:12.4633333+00:00
Ian Xue 37,621 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How to programmatically create or edit a dial-up incoming connection in Windows 10?

I'm trying to automate the setup of a dial-up connection between two systems in Windows 10. The client (caller) side is already handled; I've programmed the dialing process, phonebook entries, and modem initialization. On the server (callee) side, I need…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
asked 2024-10-10T20:16:32.2733333+00:00
mj safian 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-15T18:28:16.14+00:00
mj safian 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Why does my internet disconnect overnight on Windows 10?

It seems that my windows 10 pc will disconnect from the internet overnight. When I wake it from being asleep in the bottom left corner I will get "internet connection restored" I had seen people post at least 2 years ago that there is settings…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,363 questions
asked 2024-10-11T13:03:45.21+00:00
MWS 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-15T07:10:45.79+00:00
Daisy Zhou 24,981 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor