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bluethoot pheripheal device

Windows 7 coge unas redes si y otras no. Qued debo hacer para solucionar este problema

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asked 2026-09-02T04:07:07.8066667+00:00
PEÑA ROJAS SARITA 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-03T08:13:06.78+00:00
Kai-H 26,135 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Proxy Server Settings when I have no Proxy Server!

Got a secondary PC running Windows 7. It's fine for what I need. Wifi connection is fine but whenever I try to connect to internet I get the dreaded Windows could not detect... message. I think I've just about exhausted ever solution. Here's the config…

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asked 2026-08-29T09:44:33.1+00:00
Dave Edwards 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-29T09:44:49.14+00:00

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Bring Back Microsoft Account Log In to Windows Phone 8/8.1

Hello Microsoft im long time user of your stuff especially Games for Windows LIVE Xbox and Nokia Lumia witb Xbox inside but I founded my old lumia again i wanted to log in but i cant it says Date and time im running Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 update but 8.1…

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asked 2026-06-01T20:52:37.64+00:00
Radim Tetera 15 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-23T09:44:13.3066667+00:00
Hùng Gaming Giáo Sư 0 Reputation points
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Internet. Ideas

Internet videos not working correctly, they freeze or stall and do not play, advertisements play of course but not the actual vIdeo

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asked 2026-08-11T21:19:34.02+00:00
Philip Callas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-14T13:50:25.2333333+00:00
Vikki-T 9,685 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Cannot access a website that I could previously access

I Cannot access a website that I could previously access

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asked 2026-07-24T14:36:35.5533333+00:00
Michael Bruno 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-28T04:04:45.42+00:00
Emma1-N 11,865 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Bluetooth device reconnection

A recent "simplification" of the Bluetooth device UI has made it very difficult to use my computer. I use a Bluetooth headset to call into meetings for work. I also use that headset to listen to music on my phone. Once I have disconnected the…

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asked 2026-07-15T06:33:45.89+00:00
Matthew Fox 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-17T04:14:13.1066667+00:00
Emma1-N 11,865 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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portquery is it a good software?

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asked 2026-07-10T06:35:58.75+00:00
DEREK CHUA 25 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-10T06:57:02.6933333+00:00
adi sahputra 0 Reputation points
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connecting a 2.4 mhz device to a dual router

as above I want to be able to connect my 2.4mhz cameras to my sagemcom Dual Fast 5290 to them.

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asked 2026-07-02T21:55:08.23+00:00
STEVEN DEITER 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-07-02T22:14:10.84+00:00
Bulldog 4,315 Reputation points
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Lenova laptop running windows 8 won't recognize wifi fiber optic

Can't connect to wifi fiber optic on Lenova laptop running windows 8

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asked 2026-06-27T17:41:09.02+00:00
RGS 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-29T06:04:07.35+00:00
Sin-D 12,260 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Network Security Key Mismatch

I'm not sure if it's relevant but about a week ago I upgraded from copper fibre to full fibre. My Windows 10 machine was perfectly happy (i.e. I hadn't needed to change my router and it still connected ok) But I've Windows 7 machine here and when I try…

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asked 2026-05-19T15:51:54.4866667+00:00
John Emmas 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-19T16:05:57.81+00:00
John Emmas 20 Reputation points
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connecting to home network

I have been using this same computer for years and today I did a backup to an earlier date

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asked 2026-05-12T22:00:27.99+00:00
William Peakes 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-14T07:24:40.58+00:00
Emma1-N 11,865 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Internet issues

I cannot load up internet explorer due to display a web page or connection problems I reset the PC computer HP and it still isn't letting me get on the Internet explorer what else can I do.

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asked 2026-02-25T00:53:09.6466667+00:00
Sadiqua Jones 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-13T16:55:43.0866667+00:00
Jack Brunt 0 Reputation points
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Skype calls are disconnecting in the middle of the call

My Skype call is disconnected in the middle of the call, why is that happening?

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asked 2026-05-05T20:37:27.37+00:00
Billy Hatchette 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-05T20:37:38.7433333+00:00

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Connecting XP Home to the Internet

Hello I've installed XP recently and have it connected to LAN as well as email set up, I would like to know how to connect it to the wider internet.

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asked 2026-04-03T15:15:01.7733333+00:00
Yuva 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-04-03T17:13:15.3866667+00:00
Yuva 0 Reputation points
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conectar 2 PCs en Red

Por favor como conecto 2 PCs en red local Gracias Carlos

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asked 2026-03-26T11:49:13.96+00:00
Base2 Carlos 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-29T00:54:30.8433333+00:00
MUSTAFA SALAH 1,880 Reputation points
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Need to find missing passwords for Windows 11 / Windows 7 network

I have a Lenovo T490 laptop running Windows11, networked to a pair of Windows 7 laptops (a Lenovo X250 and a Lenovo T450s) and also to a Windows 7 desktop. An external disc drive (named "NAS") is also in my network. I am the only user of all of…

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asked 2026-03-28T14:23:03.99+00:00
JBK 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-28T14:23:26.01+00:00

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How can I turn on my Wifi on a HP Windows 8 Laptop?

hey, so randomly my wifi turned off, I’m using a HP windows 8 laptop. When I press on the networks button, it says that my wifi is off and I have no idea how to turn in back on. I don’t have any wifi drives or any of that, I tried to buy a free trial for…

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asked 2025-10-06T12:41:05.7766667+00:00
Kell Chup 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-23T14:45:14.5466667+00:00
Airbus A350 7,675 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How do I fix an issue with a limited connection on public wi-fi? It only happens at a certain location.

There is a coffee shop I go to where I cannot get a normal connection on their wi-fi network . I use public wi-fi frequently and it typically works fine, but at this location I only get a limited connection. I've used it there previously and they have it…

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asked 2025-10-08T23:35:19.52+00:00
Jim Burke 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-23T14:41:59.7666667+00:00
Airbus A350 7,675 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Other networks are detected but not mine for some reason? Windows 8.1

Hello! I have successfully got Windows 8.1, however after installing network driver, it works but for some reason my internet connection is not showing up. It works on my phone, on Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux and Mac and not on 8.1. Any reason for…

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asked 2025-10-11T13:12:52.8566667+00:00
Uoh 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-19T14:43:09.3766667+00:00
iDev 0 Reputation points
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Network Diagnostics Tool error

Currently my wifi icon shows red cross mark on it and when i go for troubleshoot , it shows an unexpexted error has occurred. The troubleshooting wizard cannot continue. Package ID : network diagnostics path :…

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asked 2025-11-12T16:56:06.05+00:00
rairen 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-18T19:37:28.3233333+00:00
Taz 9,526 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator