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
    2015-10-07T13:53:39+00:00

    Same problem here.  No one seems to have a solution.  Very frustrating.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-10-07T19:20:53+00:00

    i know right!? i cant believe no one has a solution to this, maybe i should forward it to someone up the chain in the business. its not a big deal but it is a glitch that shouldve been fixed forever ago, and i get an email anytime someone replies and a lot of people have had this pr9oblem

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-10-08T02:38:36+00:00

    I am certain that most people are not reading your post before responding, which is unfortunate.

    I have the same issue. No matter what I have done, my laptop connects to an available open SSID. If I select disconnect, it will, shortly, reconnect.

    I have an Asus Q550L running Windows 8.1 with Intel PROSet/Wireless tools. Under Intel WiFi HotSpot Assistant settings, I've deselected 'Enable Intel WiFi HotSpot Assistant'. I have also tired re-enbabling it but unselecting 'Automatically connect to free WiFi hotspost'.

    I then uninstalled Intel PROSet and the issue remained.

    I finally installed the latest version of Intel PROSet and the issue remains.

    Looking forward to a fix.

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