Cannot turn off 'automatically connect' option on WIFI connections

Anonymous
2013-06-19T04:07:13+00:00

This I think is either really strange or normal.

I have windows 8 on my notebook and an Inter Centrino N-2230 wireless adapter.

Recently, all WIFI connections that appear as available have the 'connect automatically' option checked. I uncheck the box, but they automatically get checked again.  I am sure that previously, all wifi connections had the box unchecked by default.

However this is NOT the case with the one wifi connection I primarily use, ie my home cable connection. I can uncheck the option for this one and it stays unchecked. Bizarre.

I am a bit concerned that if I use my notebook near an unsecured connection, it will automatically connect to this without my knowing resulting in security concerns.

Any idea if this is an issue, and how to resolve it?

Thanks

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Anonymous
2014-03-08T01:36:03+00:00

I assume that all of the trouble machines that are automatically connecting are using Intel PROSet Wireless Tools.  Simple fix.

Goto the Control Panel.  

Type Wireless in the search panel.

If Intel PROSet Wireless Tools is an option click it (if not then you may have another issue)

Under the option Intel Wifi HotSpot Assistant click Settings

Uncheck Automatically Connect to free WiFi Hotspots.  

Click Close 

Your DONE!

Problem Solved Unless you are not using Intel PROSet Wireless Tools.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-03-02T16:07:44+00:00

    I found this was not an issue with Windows 8, but rather it was an issue with Intel ProSet Wireless Tools. I was able to resolve it by:

    1. Open Network and Sharing Center
    2. Intel ProSet / WirelessTools
    3. Open settings for "Intel WiFi HotSpot Assistant"
    4. Deselect Enable Intel Wifi HotSpot Assistant

    Issue resolved.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-03-02T16:19:10+00:00

    i have heard that before but i dont have intel proset :( thank you tho

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-03-02T20:42:53+00:00

    I found this was not an issue with Windows 8, but rather it was an issue with Intel ProSet Wireless Tools. I was able to resolve it by:

    1. Open Network and Sharing Center
    2. Intel ProSet / WirelessTools
    3. Open settings for "Intel WiFi HotSpot Assistant"
    4. Deselect Enable Intel Wifi HotSpot Assistant

    Issue resolved.

    This was suggested several pages back.  Unfortunately, not everyone has this option available. So, in effect, the issue is still not resolved for many people.  Appreciate the try, though.

    cheers

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-03-05T14:07:41+00:00

    I have the same problem, cant uncheck the automaticly connect box in my list of networks, tried all the solutions here but nothing works, i do have the Intel ProSet Wireless Tool, but even not after deselecting the Enable Intel Wifi HotSpot Assistant the problem is still there , cant uncheck the boxes....strange that MS cant give a answer whats wrong ?

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