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When will Win 8 Achievement Servers be Fixed?

I have unlocked a few Xbox Achievements on some of my Windows 8 games some time ago that have no synced with the Achievement servers. Last year there was a big Xbox Achievement server outage for the 360 games that seem to have also knocked the Win 8…

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asked 2025-06-24T19:10:24.6733333+00:00
Glenn Davidson 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-06-24T21:29:45.38+00:00
Michael Taylor 60,346 Reputation points
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PKTMON filter not applied

Hello, I'm trying to use PKTMON to troubleshoot DHCP problems. After tracking the packets from the source through the network devices, I'm trying to control their reception and response from the DHCP server. A Windows 2022 server. I wanted to use…

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asked 2025-06-20T16:11:34+00:00
Florent QUILICHINI 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-06-24T12:19:16.29+00:00
Florent QUILICHINI 0 Reputation points
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How does one add Network Discovery to the Windows Defender Allowed apps list?

In Window 10, I do not see Network Discovery as an option to pass through the Windows Defender firewall. I see there is a button called Allow another app, located on the Windows Defender Allowed apps screen. However, I do not know what file to navigate…

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asked 2025-06-20T20:23:53.8666667+00:00
D 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-06-24T02:37:26.76+00:00
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2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

WIFI keeps disconnecting on my windows 11 PC

every time I log onto my pc, My internet connection is always off. and when I use the network trouble-shooter, it says There is something wrong with the Wi-Fi access point and my ethernet isn't plugged in. then my internet finally connected. But during…

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asked 2024-07-02T16:30:57.7933333+00:00
Gamer gpyt 65 Reputation points
commented 2025-06-23T15:33:34.3933333+00:00
Kitty_UpstateNY 0 Reputation points
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Windows 2012 SSPI Issue Azure MySQL

Hello, I am currently experiencing an issue with SSL/TLS connections from a Windows Server 2012 machine when trying to connect to an Azure MySQL server instance. This issue suddenly began overnight and has not been resolved through a restart or any local…

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asked 2025-06-09T11:15:34.1966667+00:00
Dean Duff 5 Reputation points
answered 2025-06-23T06:23:47.9966667+00:00
Torkkeli Julius 5 Reputation points
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Local computer not appearing in Explorer "Network" view under Windows 11

Hello All, Does anybody see the local computer in the list of computers in Explorer's "Network" view? The reason that I am asking is that I think that I have discovered why it does not appear in my list and, if the idea is correct,…

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asked 2022-04-08T13:42:36.5+00:00
Gary Nebbett 6,216 Reputation points
commented 2025-06-22T20:38:04.48+00:00
Gary Nebbett 6,216 Reputation points
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USMT loadstate failing to migrate

I am trying to test using USMT to move things over from one machine to the other. Eventually I would like to get to a point where I can copy over taskbar icons, favorites, start menu layout, and desktop background. Maybe some other stuff but ultimately…

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asked 2022-03-22T17:03:26.147+00:00
Austin Baker 1 Reputation point
commented 2025-06-21T21:44:31.1166667+00:00
Ray Z 0 Reputation points
8 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can't access a local Network NAS in Windows 11

I have a new Windows 11 Pro laptop (ASUS Zenbook) and joined to my home network. I have several NAS Servers that I can access with all my other computers on the network via Username and Password login, as the NAS Servers just show up as visible. On…

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asked 2023-07-03T02:13:12.0933333+00:00
Fred Mercado 30 Reputation points
answered 2025-06-21T13:03:43.7866667+00:00
robert montpetit 0 Reputation points
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Repair HP smart app

How to troubleshoot HP smart app outside the work network administrator?

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asked 2025-06-17T12:43:21.2133333+00:00
Smith, Vernalee 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-06-18T10:28:47.7333333+00:00
Joseph Tran 850 Reputation points Independent Advisor
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

No internet access

Surface Pro won't connect to any Wifi or hot spot. Showing "No internet access" in control panel. Can connect to same networks on other devices so Wifi is not the issue.

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asked 2022-08-12T20:08:53.647+00:00
beatrice cigagna 26 Reputation points
commented 2025-06-17T23:41:50.87+00:00
Kristin Gracy 0 Reputation points
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You can’t access this shared folder because your organization’s security policies block unauthenticated guest access

Hi Sir i have two PCs: PC-A: Windows 10 1909 PC-B: Windows 7 (have a shared folder) everything working well when PC-A is Windows 10 1803, after upgrade to 1909, i will get below error when accessing PC-B shared folder "You can’t…

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asked 2020-08-05T05:51:36.057+00:00
Ray Huang 16 Reputation points
commented 2025-06-17T16:03:59.9666667+00:00
Lee Hilbert 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Need help mapping Seagate NAS to Windows 11

I have a new Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 with Windows 11 Home. It is connected to my local network by WiFi. I am trying to map a Seagate SRN01C 4 TB drive that is connected to the same network. I am able to access that drive without problems from 2 other…

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asked 2025-06-13T18:57:24.9+00:00
Dan Hamilton 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-06-16T18:25:57.8966667+00:00
Dan Hamilton 20 Reputation points
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How to improve SMB tranfer with Win11 Pro (compared to Win10)

Why an old Win10 laptio outperforms a powerfull desktop Win11 pro ? What is the solution ???? [ 1 ] INITIAL SITUATION Old Win10 laptop  (i7 processor, 8 years old) Brand new Win11 PC (i9 14900K), powerful hardware (64 Gb), I226-V onboard NIC. …

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asked 2025-06-14T08:53:16.1533333+00:00
Thierry TGMDev 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-06-16T17:51:28.6066667+00:00
Joseph Tran 850 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 domain-joined PC can't join Wi-Fi network on sign-in screen

Hello, I have begun rolling out Windows 11 for domain joined machines and have noticed an issue when connecting to the company's secured Wi-Fi at the sign-in screen. The user attempts to connect to Wi-Fi, but it will fail with the message "can't…

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asked 2025-06-12T15:27:55.75+00:00
KC 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-06-16T13:53:07.4766667+00:00
KC 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Wifi Disconnecting, Ping up to 999, DNS errors

A week ago, I started experiencing issues with my laptop (Lenovo) in terms of connecting to the internet. It does technically connect to the wifi as it says on my pc, but it doesn't actually fully connect to the internet if that makes sense. The way I…

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asked 2025-06-11T02:14:07.3166667+00:00
E101 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-06-16T08:53:07.3866667+00:00
E101 0 Reputation points
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Nested Virtualization - Install Android Studio on Azure VM

Hi, I can't do Android Studio works on Azure VM I setup several Azure VM but I allways get the same results Please, could somebdoy help me with this installation. Which image of Azure VM I have to choice? Which OS do I have to choice? Thank you in…

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asked 2023-04-30T02:25:08.3466667+00:00
Eduardo Nuñez 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-06-15T17:34:03.7566667+00:00
Meera Meera 0 Reputation points
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Trouble accessing files on laptop from desktop with w10

Had problems sharing files on desktop with laptop last Spring (2024) but could access the desktop from laptop. Tried all the suggested procedures from ms moderators and nothing helped. after a while could not spend more time on solving this. A few…

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asked 2025-06-14T22:01:26.2866667+00:00
Trini 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-06-15T04:33:16.4566667+00:00
simo-k 11,305 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How to unshare a directory by network path and reshare by ip address.

I have a client with two network shares. One is shared by IP address and I can see it happily over vpn connections from outside the computer in question. The other is shared by network path it seems and I cannot work out how to re-share the directory…

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asked 2025-06-14T08:29:42.3166667+00:00
Peter Nunn 1 Reputation point
answered 2025-06-14T08:33:59.7866667+00:00
Peter Nunn 1 Reputation point
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How to fix laptop from disconnecting from wifi

Every time I open a website on Microsoft edge or Chrome it disconnects from the Wi-Fi and I can't reconnect it. How do I fix this?

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asked 2025-06-11T06:36:55.0766667+00:00
Noah Hart 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-06-11T21:01:12.8366667+00:00
HARDCORE GAMES™ 75 Reputation points
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How do I stop Win 11 Enterprise from asking for credentials for "full network access"?

Edition Windows 11 Enterprise Version 22H2 OS build 22621.1105 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22638.1000.0 Dell Latitude 5430 Each morning when I arrive at work and plug my laptop into my docking station via USB-C, I sign into my account…

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asked 2023-01-19T16:53:55.4633333+00:00
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commented 2025-06-11T18:27:35.19+00:00
Myrthala Flores 0 Reputation points