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How do I resolve an Unidentified network message for an ethernet LAN with a separate wi-fi connection

I have a two-PC LAN with a Private network Ethernet connection and separate wi-fi. One computer is showing the ethernet as an Unidentified network, and resets it to Public on rebooting. How do I get the PC to “identify” the ethernet network?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-05-11T16:03:02.9+00:00
Paul Danaher 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-15T23:28:19.97+00:00
Ivan B 110.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR

Hi I keep on getting this message when I open some pages. ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2025-07-23T12:31:50.07+00:00
W.T Babs 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-15T20:36:43.7066667+00:00
Drama591 0 Reputation points
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Workgroup works via LAN but not via Wi-Fi

I have a DESKTOP PC connected to the router via Ethernet, and a LENOVO laptop. When the LENOVO is connected via ethernet, the private network works. When the LENOVO is connected via Wi-Fi, the DESKTOP see it but when I click on it I can't access it. On…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-05-14T16:24:35.5833333+00:00
Alessandro Quarta 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-05-15T10:18:21.27+00:00
Lychee-Ng 19,540 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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problemi col DNS

il mio pc continua a perdere il DNS e compare di continuo il messaggio DNS_PROBE, ho provato di tutto quindi vorrei, cortesemente, una soluzione a questo fastidiosissimo problema

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-05-15T09:30:29.1366667+00:00
simone santi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-15T10:07:17.04+00:00
DaveM121 876.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how to fix access denied

Access Denied You don't have permission to access "/" on this server. Reference #18.c608d917.1773876457.38aebf4e https://errors.edgesuite.net/18.c608d917.1773876457.38aebf4e

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-03-19T00:20:46.15+00:00
DOLLY MOSSMAN 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-15T02:27:00.13+00:00
Brenda Conran 0 Reputation points
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Internet speed seems limited to 100 Mbps on Windows 11

I am running Windows 11 on a PC with a 1 gigabyte capable network adapter - Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller. We are on 1 Gb/s internet speed. The router is a Nokia Beacon 3.1. It reports that this PC has a Rx and Tx of 1000 Mb/s. Win 11 is set to 1…

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asked 2026-05-14T21:00:45.3666667+00:00
Gaz 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-14T22:16:05.7966667+00:00
Jobelle ann Candelaria 495 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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SOLVED: KillerNetworkManagerLauncher error on every boot — not in Apps & Features, not in Task Scheduler UI

The Problem After every Windows 11 boot, approximately 50 seconds after the desktop loaded, a popup error appeared referencing KillerNetworkManagerLauncher. Clicking the link opened the Microsoft Store, which showed 'No app available'. The laptop had no…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-05-14T17:26:57.2566667+00:00
Jayhawk1900 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-14T17:28:56.9133333+00:00
Jayhawk1900 0 Reputation points
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Wi-Fi connection

The wi-fi connection tab under network and internet settings is not showing. I am unable to make a wi-fi connection. How do I fix this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-05-13T04:59:26.4333333+00:00
Pam Thomson 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-05-14T12:52:19.42+00:00
franco d'esaro 24,991 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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inconsistent ethernet connection after upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows11

I often lose ethernet connection after a few minutes or when clicking browser back tabs or clicking to go to another website. This started occurring right after upgrading to windows 11. When I click on windows 11 help it says I it needs to reinstall the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-05-14T00:09:20.4066667+00:00
Earl McCoy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-14T04:44:19.59+00:00
Diana Mariz 7,940 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Mobile hotspot fails to connect, even after comprehensive hardware replacements.

Hardware & Previous Support: Device: Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10. Action Taken: Lenovo support has already replaced both the Network Card and the Motherboard onsite. Remote Support: Lenovo technicians performed remote debugging and confirmed the hardware is…

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asked 2026-05-14T01:13:05.3766667+00:00
Wei Sean Ong 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-14T02:30:17.0333333+00:00
Sumit D - IA 168.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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windows 11 cloudflare blocking me from accounts. I can get in using my windows 10 computer cleared temporary files no help

cloudflare blocking me indows 11 cloudflare blocking me from accounts. I can get in using my windows 10 computer cleared temporary files no help

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asked 2026-05-13T20:56:45.7733333+00:00
pa a 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-13T21:35:09.95+00:00
EmilyS726 230.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Cannot download at speeds faster than 35 MB/S on the PC Xbox app despite a faster connection

My network speed test shows over 600 MB/S but no matter what I've downloaded on the PC Xbox app, it sticks at around 35MB/S or slower. I don't have this issue on Steam and I've tried adjusting the bandwidth limits as well as downloading from the…

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asked 2026-05-11T21:59:19.0266667+00:00
Carson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-13T16:51:25.0333333+00:00
Carson 0 Reputation points
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Home network not working

Recently I have been unable to see my home computer network. Dell Inspiron All in One win 11 pro, Dell Inspiron All in One win 11 home and Surface Pro Arm64 with win11 pro. In each computer when trying to access network in windows explorer, they all…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-05-13T15:57:31.4133333+00:00
David Hudson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-13T16:37:18.6233333+00:00
Ivan B 110.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Network Issues after NetFramewrok update KB5082417 UPDATE 26 April2026

Hi Clary-N. I have tried numerous times to add a comment or answer to previous post but keep getting unauthorised response from system?? Fix was only short lived pc reverted to network folder in explorer being inactive so now unable to reach network…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-04-26T11:39:08.6633333+00:00
Denis 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-13T04:42:01.0566667+00:00
Clary-N 11,050 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Wifi Extender

Hi I have a wifi extender that worked for a day and now does not- says unable to connect. This extender works with everything else except my windows computers which is deeply annoying. I have done every step including a reset, loaded, reinstalled, shut…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-05-09T14:58:35.9733333+00:00
John Clark 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-12T21:55:31.9366667+00:00
Lucus-V 7,075 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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program and ot did not download

ash for a refound is the refiund is only 25.00 from the amount of 59.99 why the differance

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asked 2026-05-12T16:43:26.9066667+00:00
darrell clark 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-12T17:16:47.6433333+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 79,580 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Wifi button disappears Windows 11

The wifi button keeps on disappearing. When I use network resets, the wifi works fine again until I turn off my computer. When I turn it on again the wifi is gone again. How do I fix this ?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-05-08T07:04:36.3333333+00:00
Stanislas Quénard 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-12T12:56:22.08+00:00
Stanislas Quénard 0 Reputation points
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Network Issues after NetFramewrok update KB5082417

Network folder in explorer shows empty and will not display devices connected to desktop or to laptop. DEvices can be accessed by typing in address to address line and operating programs can access devices. Have tried all fixes shown on web with no…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-04-21T19:40:34.6766667+00:00
Denis 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-12T06:54:36.5633333+00:00
Clary-N 11,050 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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firewall blocking an outgoing file CODE 113

Please help. I do volunteer tax work for the CRA, and my firewall is stopping my files from being e-filed.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-05-08T00:17:06.22+00:00
Josie Vanderzee 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-11T07:47:23.5+00:00
Lychee-Ng 19,540 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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howto set microsoft primary account password, remote desktop

MS 11 CONTINUES TO FORCE PASSWORD CHANGES, UPDATES, INVALID, ETC WHY?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-05-09T22:01:13.2033333+00:00
Bob Smith 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-11T04:45:49.1533333+00:00
Sin-D 9,845 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator