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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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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.
I have just (above) summarized the 'non-issue' for you. There is no "problem". It is a feature of Windows 10 (Wi-Fi) to function as I have described previously. Microsoft have not addressed the "problem" because for them it is not a "problem", it is simply a matter of people not understanding the function of Windows 10, in particular in regard to Wi-Fi and the 'auto-connect' functioning.
There is a saying that the customer is always right, so if the customer expects to be able to toggle the 'connect automatically' option for a network they're not connected to then you should seriously consider implement this. Saying that the customer has got it wrong is not the most customer oriented strategy, especially when implementing it won't hurt the way things work too much.
Another way to look at it would be that if the computer doesn't connect automatically to networks it hasn't connected to, then
* Having a tick in the connect automatically box next to a never connected-to network by default is a bug, because it doesn't connect automatically to that network or even try.
* The tick should only appear upon the first connection to that network (unless there is an option to not do this, which I'm not sure there is or should be).
* If the user unchecks that option, then the computer should remember this the next time it connects to the network (this bit is currently the case).
Another option is to get rid of the checkbox altogether until the first time a connection to the network is made.
NOTE: First time includes first time after forgetting about a network.
..."the customer is always right" is so seventies. :)! Welcome to 2016...and Microsoft. I believe you have mistaken me for someone who works for, or represents, Microsoft. Nope.
*It is not a bug. That tick next to 'unsecured' connections can be removed and will remain removed. ANY other ticked 'secured' connections are possible connections and as one is not available attempt WILL be made at the following 'ticked' connection in the list. In any case, automatic connection to ANY ticked 'secured' connection will not happen without an access code.
*Interesting (subjective) point of view. Run that by Microsoft and see how much they 'value' you as a customer.
Hold it....."...which I'm not sure there is or should be ", "problem" solved then? :)
*...doesn't work like that, for users who prefer ALL available 'secured' connections be 'ready' for attempt at connection, they are ticked in advance in anticipation of need. It will however remember those unticked 'unsecured' connections.
*"Another option is to get rid of the checkbox altogether until the first time a connection to the network is made.", see second and third points.
"NOTE: First time includes first time after forgetting about a network."....in which case the NEXT time you see that 'forgotten' network in your list you will no longer have ANY option to connect to it 'automatically (with access code') in future. :(
I can confirm that the box is unticked for a non secure nearby connection that I've never connected to.
;)
...and ditto will apply for any other 'unsecured' (whether you have used them or not) networks, ONCE you have initially removed the ticks.
*don't worry about the 'ticked' "secured" networks (that is only done for convenience), you CANNOT be connected to ANY network unless you have entered its code at least once.
