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How do I edit Network Locations in Windows 7?
Is there any way to edit Network Locations in Windows 7? I'd like to rename some, purge the unneeded ones.. The only place where I found the list is when you manage default printers - but you cannot ...
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Do I need a cross-over cable?
I'm wanting to directly connect two machines, both running Windows 7. I'm wondering whether I will need a cross-over cable for this or not. As I understand it, I will need one unless both machines ...
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Routing all Traffic through OpenVPN Tunnel
I have installed OpenVPN server on Archlinux and am now using OpenVPN GUI on Windows 7, I can talk to other computers connected through the VPN but I have not yet figured out how to route all traffic ...
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How do I solve an unidentified network issue? It can't connect to the Internet
I basically have a problem with Windows 7 connecting to my home network.
It keeps identifying my home network as unidentified, and it continually does "identifying" until it simply say cannot connect ...
Gordon
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Where can I find my NIC’s GUID (for use with ForceBindIP)?
I’m trying to create a context-menu item to run ForceBindIP. I saw a similar question that discusses doing this, but I don’t know how to find the GUID for my network interface.
Where can I find it?
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Ethernet (intranet) and Wi-Fi (internet) to work simulatenously
I have seen a couple of questions about this, but I am so limited in my networking knowledge that I have been unable to get those solutions to work for me.
I am trying to connect to an intranet so ...
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My network stop responding when trying to transfer files to server share
When I'm trying to transfer files from my server share to my windows 7 and My network doesn't respond.
Every-time I use windows backup to transfer files to the server share or just trying to copy a ...
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Can I use a scanner connected to another computer on my computer?
I have a home server running Windows Server 2008 R2, wich has one multi-functional printer.
I can already use the printer from my laptop (Windows 7 Professional RTM), but can I use the scanner tool ...
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How to increase ping time/network connection latency on Windows?
I need to permanently increase network latency in approximately 100ms, without losing packets.
Reason: On a certain server and internet game my ping is too much lower than the other people playing it....
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Sharing a folder only over a particular network interface
Is it possible to set up sharing on just one network card? I want to share a folder or two only on my wired connection, but not my wireless connection.
I couldn't find any resources online to do ...
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Shortcut to view wireless networks in Windows 7
Does anyone know how to create a shortcut which opens the wireless networks dialog box in Windows 7? I'm looking for a shortcut that takes me directly to the window which shows you the available ...
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Windows 7 unidentified network direct cable connection
I have 2 computers. Both are Windows 7 and are connected directly by a cable.
There's no DHCP server and both have static IP (192.168.2.2 and 192.168.2.3).
Windows 7 defines my network as an ...
Eduardo
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How to route traffic to website using a specified network connection on Windows 7?
I want to route all traffic to a website over my wireless connection while the rest of the traffic using my lan. What I tried was first finding out the IP address of the website I want to go to. For ...
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How to set up computer to boot from a network drive
Not taking into account any specific computers.
How do I set up a computer to boot from a network drive?
How do I set up the network drive to allow itself to be booted from.
I am open to using ...
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Is there a way to stop my Windows 7 laptop from connecting to the Wi-Fi if the ethernet cord is plugged in?
Essentially I want to have my wireless automatically connect to the router, but only if the ethernet cord is disconnected. If the ethernet cord is connected, I don't want it to automatically connect ...
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