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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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conectar 2 PCs en Red
Por favor como conecto 2 PCs en red local Gracias Carlos
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-03-26T11:49:13.96+00:00
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Base2 Carlos
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commented 2026-03-29T00:54:30.8433333+00:00
MUSTAFA SALAH
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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
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JBK
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answered 2026-03-28T14:23:26.01+00:00
Q&A Assist
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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.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-02-25T00:53:09.6466667+00:00
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Sadiqua Jones
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commented 2026-02-26T10:42:39.2833333+00:00
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Ian-T
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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…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-10-06T12:41:05.7766667+00:00
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Kell Chup
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answered 2025-12-23T14:45:14.5466667+00:00
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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…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-10-08T23:35:19.52+00:00
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Jim Burke
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answered 2025-12-23T14:41:59.7666667+00:00
Airbus A350
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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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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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How do I delete/remove network connections?
My computer some how has 9 network connections. At times it will change connection by its self. Example: Change from connection 7 to connection 3 and so on. It will also change to a public connection, then back to a home connection. This is causing…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2014-08-20T22:06:35+00:00
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Anonymous
edited an answer 2025-10-12T00:00:27.4533333+00:00
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how to get the wifi internet to work on home internet it only works on mobile hotspot
trying to get the home internet to work on this computer, hp pavilion g series
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-10-06T13:39:13.3333333+00:00
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Brian Cornick
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answered 2025-10-06T14:29:14.9266667+00:00
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Atheros and Teredo drivers both failing, yet code 10 admin disabled locally message
I've followed instructions for changing the DWord value to 0 for problems with the Teredo IP6 tunneling adaptor in windows 7. Unfortunately despite this, I'm getting error code 10 and the message that Admin has disabled it locally. I'm the admin and I…
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asked 2025-09-28T19:06:49.85+00:00
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Eleyan Di Palma
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commented 2025-09-28T19:18:27.5133333+00:00
Eleyan Di Palma
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How to connect to internet with no WiFi button
What do I do if the WiFi icon is not popping up on my settings and I cannot connect to an internet connection.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-09-07T18:15:51.6033333+00:00
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Garza, Crystal
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answered 2025-09-08T18:59:16.09+00:00
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Palcouk
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The surface is connected to a phone's mobile hotspot but not being recognized
I just picked up a Microsoft Surface that is from 2013. I am using my phone's hotspot as Internet and it shows up under networks and can connect. But the internet browser isn't working and the app store isn't working.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-19T21:49:08.49+00:00
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jeff chemij
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answered 2025-08-20T02:39:06.97+00:00
MUSTAFA SALAH
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will not connect to home wifi
will connect to my hotspot wifi will not connect to my home wifi ..even after I restart the device
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-08-16T14:13:05.6533333+00:00
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Burt Whistler
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edited an answer 2025-08-18T02:13:06.5333333+00:00
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S.Sengupta
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cant get wifi inabled it stays disabled
ive been trying to enable my wifi it stays disabled .i can tether to get on the internet . but no wi fi any other way. its a" ralink RT5390 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter."its a compaq presaria CQ57. ive changed out the hard drive an reinstalled…
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asked 2025-08-17T03:15:38.53+00:00
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james pursell
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edited an answer 2025-08-17T06:01:10.1533333+00:00
aReply4u0084
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Why do I have connection problem with only one web site www dot twit.live.tv ?
I have a new install of windows 7 ultimate I watch a video cast or podcast at [www.twit.live.tv] I watched it for approx. 2 hours and I lost my internet connection for the first time in over two months. I had connection problems related to a bad wire on…
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asked 2011-09-22T18:48:52+00:00
Anonymous
edited the question 2025-08-08T07:57:26.1133333+00:00
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Don Varnau
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my date and time changes everytime i shutdown my laptop
Actually i am unable to use my pc because whenever i shutdown my pc its date and time changes everytime.and it leads to internet connection problem.so please tell me how to fix my problem.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-07-29T10:21:08.29+00:00
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Anurag singh
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answered 2025-07-29T10:27:50.3933333+00:00
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Problem with USB wireless adapter connecting to my router on windows 8.1
Hello, I have brought a new USB wireless adapter to connect to the internet on windows 8.1, the issue is that the wireless signal is not very strong up stairs, so I use a WiFi adapter to boost the signal, the issue is that the the USB adapter has…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2021-12-27T23:16:43+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
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USB ports on windows xp
Hello I am having issues with my USB ports they won't recognize any of the flash drives I plug into them I know the flash drives work I tried them on a different computer what happened was my computer froze up and I did a hard shutdown. And when I out…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2021-12-07T19:11:39+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
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How do i connect to the internet on windows xp using vmware *a virtual machine kinda like virtualbox*
I've been looking for videos trying to find out how to connect to the internet and when I've done all the steps like turning off the firewall and stuff it doesn't work still. Could anybody tell me a clear tutorial on how to do it easily?
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity
asked 2022-01-30T19:43:28+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous