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For my wi-fi, on my Windows 10 computer, it shows a "Hidden Network: that automatically connects to my network. I have unclicked the "automatically connect" a hundred times and it keeps going back to automatically connecting. What is this? To expand, I have minimal download and uploads to my network, yet my provider records huge amounts of use?? Can someone enlighten me of how to correct this without getting viruses or mis-use?
Thank you
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Hello #LisaQ&
Try this way
Click the Network icon on the lower right corner of your screen.
Click Network settings.
Click Manage Wi-Fi settings.
Under Manage known networks, click the network you want to delete.
Click Forget. The wireless network profile is deleted.
Note: You can also type netsh wlan show profiles in the Command Prompt to manage and delete wireless network profiles.
I hope it helps
Hi
I never accessed "Hidden Network". Hughesnet technician cam eby and upgraded the modem, and he gave me the wi-fi password to use. I have tried everything to delete this hidden network and it does not delete and connects automatically. Does this mean someone has use of my wi-fi network?
I can not find where to change my wi-fi network password either?
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Hi # LisaQ &,
how did you connect to that hidden network the first time? Is this an open network? Or is it a protected network? In this last case, do you know SSID and Wi-Fi password? If so, who has provided you with SSID and wi-fi password?
when I click on the wi-fi icon at the bottom 0f my home page,
Where and how can I reset my wi-fi password?
Hi #LisaQ&
Can you please provide a screenshot of where you are seeing this 'Hidden Network'
With regards to data usage:
Open the Settings App (gear icon on your Start Menu
Go to Update and Security - Windows Update
Click Advanced Options - Delivery Optimization - Advanced Options
Pull the bottom two sliders down to the minimum
That should stop a lot of the huge data usage . . .
