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NEBT_TCPIP failed because another computer on the network has the same name repeatedly after upgrading to Windows 11 EVENT 2505 SERVER

Anonymous
2021-11-06T12:17:13+00:00

I upgraded to windows 11 and have this error causing my laptop to not connect properly to my wifi over and over again. This is the only computer on this network.

Log Name: System Source: Server Date: 11/6/2021 8:03:55 AM Event ID: 2505 Task Category: None Level: Error Keywords: Classic User: N/A Computer: LAPTOP-L857C1QK Description: The server could not bind to the transport \Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{028065A4-4E08-4FA4-941E-168D42B07565} because another computer on the network has the same name. The server could not start. Event Xml: http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event"> 2505 0 2 0 0 0x80000000000000 1481 System LAPTOP-L857C1QK \Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{028065A4-4E08-4FA4-941E-168D42B07565} 34000000

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-11-18T05:47:18+00:00

    Hi, JeffKrieble.

    Thank you for keep me posted.

    Please right click This PC>Properties>Rename this PC, reboot your device and check the issue.

    Let us know if it works.

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-11-07T08:20:26+00:00

    Hi, JeffKrieble.

      Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for sharing your concern with us today.

      I understand that you have encountered an error code 2505. We are here to help on this issue.

      This may occur when you upgrade to Windows 11, because your device may detect your profile several times.

      Try the following steps please:

        STEP ONE: Press WIN+R, insert ncpa.cpl, right click the network connection and choose Properties

        STEP TWO: Choose TCP/IPv4>Advanced>WINS tab>Disable NetBIOS Over TCP/IPv4

        STEP THREE: Click OK, reboot your device and check the issue.

    I hope the information provided is useful for you. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our support.

    Best Regards

    Silvia | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-11-09T03:00:44+00:00

    Hi, JeffKrieble.

    Thank you for having patience!

    Feel free to ask back any questions. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

    Best Regards

    Silvia | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-11-16T18:58:52+00:00

    This error is still contiunuing

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-11-08T15:03:37+00:00

    thank you. I have made the changes and will close once I see this is corrected....THANKS

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