Rogue devices showing up on windows 8 network in file exporer.

Anonymous
2013-01-02T19:49:18+00:00

Hi everyone,

When I connect to my wireless network (very secure and complex WPA2 password), I go to File Explorer and the click on the "Network" at the bottom left of the window.  There continues to be a wireless device or phone that shows detected on the network.  I have seen three different devices and mac addresses since logging on this morning.  I have also checked the router and there is no record of these mac id's or devices on the router.  Where would these be coming from?  This doesn't show on my Windows 7 machines.  And also, I do not own any of these phones that are appearing on the network.  Any help would be appreciated. 

Thank You in advance for any help,

Phil

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-02-16T03:17:37+00:00

    I have the same issue as a lot of people in this thread.  A Verizon(?) phone appears periodically in my Network folder.  When I right-click and pull up "Properties," here is what I'm seeing:

    Just a MAC address.  And no one in my household owns a Verizon phone.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-02-15T18:20:16+00:00

    On Sat, 14 Feb 2015 21:56:53 +0000, JuanPicazo wrote:

    I see phones that I don't recognize on my network also.   Up to three.  BestBuy Nerd Squad says they will charge 200 dollars to rid my computer of any unwanted junk.

    "Nerd Squad" might be an overstatement, but in my view, and that of
    lots of others of us here, the Geek Squad is not a good place to go
    for advice or service. They, and all other big box stores, should be
    avoided.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-02-15T16:59:44+00:00

    I see phones that I don't recognize on my network also.   Up to three.  BestBuy Nerd Squad says they will charge 200 dollars to rid my computer of any unwanted junk.

    If you take your computer to BestBuy, those "same" devices will more than likely not show up. So unless you're having them fix/clean other stuff, I don't think it would be worth it. But by all means, if they are able to do something about it (telling you what they did and what was the cause), and if spending $200 isn't an issue - give it a shot.

    if you haven't done so already, you might want to read through the different replies concerning this topic to see why the devices are showing up and what some may have done to fix the issue.

    Just my 2 cents... :)

    Blessings.

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-02-14T21:56:53+00:00

    I see phones that I don't recognize on my network also.   Up to three.  BestBuy Nerd Squad says they will charge 200 dollars to rid my computer of any unwanted junk.

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-02-06T02:50:01+00:00

    i got a fix for phone showing in windows 8.1 before you check your network it is phone it showing in Network  go control panel then Administrative tool then services then look for  windows connect now right click on it  go to Properties then startup select disabled and click on apply then stop and ok and see your network you will not see a phone 

    Can you tell me the exact service name please? I have 2 choices in Services - "Windows Connect Now - Config registrar" and "Windows Connection Manager".  Thanks.

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